Karen-language VISs
Out-of-date
The translations for some VISs on our website are from previously
published English-language versions that have since been updated.
Unfortunately, IAC is not always able to obtain translations as
updates are issued. Please ensure that your patients receive
information consistent with the current English-language version of
the following VISs.
You are
encouraged to distribute the up-to-date English-language
VIS at the
same time as the translation.
This VIS may be used
in place of individual VISs whenever any routine birth through 6-month
vaccine is administered, or when certain combination vaccines are used.
Read more.
These translations do not
contain the following CDC update:
- Multi-vaccine VIS update. An updated
interim edition of the pediatric multi-vaccine VIS, dated September
18, 2008, has been posted. It has been made consistent with the
recently updated rotavirus VIS by noting the availability of two
rotavirus vaccines in the "Routine Childhood Vaccines" section and
adding "irritability" to the mild problems listed for rotavirus in
the "Vaccine Risks" section. Otherwise, the VIS is identical to the
1/30/08 edition. Providers using the multi-vaccine VIS when
administering Rotarix should begin using the new edition now. When
Rotarix is not administered, the older edition may be used until
stocks are used up. (9/18/08)
These translations do not contain the following
CDC updates:
- The CDC posted an updated interim PCV VIS on 12/9/08. The main
reason is to incorporate recent changes in recommendations for 2-4 year
olds, but there are other changes throughout as well. There are no
changes in contraindications or adverse events, but to prevent parents
from getting confused about the differences in indications (especially
when the vaccine is administered to 2-4 year olds) it would be best for
providers to start using the new version right away. Existing stocks CAN
still be used temporarily if immediately switching to the new version is
a problem.
These translations do not contain the following
CDC updates:
- An updated Rotavirus interim VIS dated 8/28/08 has been posted on
the CDC website with information about Rotarix, a second vaccine.
- Providers may use up stocks of the previous version for patients
receiving RotaTeq, but patients receiving the new Rotarix should get the
new VIS.
Thanks to
the Minnesota Department of Health for their translations.
This page was updated on December 11, 2008 |
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