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Recommendations - Adolescents back to top
Prevention and Control of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2008
MMWR, July 17, 2008; (57)Early Release:1-60
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Revised Recommendations of the ACIP to Vaccinate All Persons Aged 11--18 Years with Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Source: MMWR, August 10, 2007; 56(31):794-795
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Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Source: MMWR, March 23, 2007; 56(RR02):1-24
 
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Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0-18 Years--United
States, 2008
MMWR, January 11, 2008; 57(01):Q-1-Q-4
 
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Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccines Among Adolescents
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Source: MMWR, March 24, 2006, Vol. 55(RR03):1-49
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Recommendations - Adults back to top
Prevention of Herpes Zoster: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
MMWR, June 6, 2008; 57(05):1-30
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Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule: United States, Oct. 2007 - Sept. 2008
Source: MMWR, October 19, 2007; 56(41):Q1-Q4
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Prevention and Control of Influenza
Source: MMWR, July 13, 2007; 56(RR06):1-54
 
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Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Source: MMWR, March 23, 2007; 56(RR02):1-24
 
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Preventing Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis among Adults: Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine
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Source: MMWR, December 15, 2006;55(RR-17):1-33
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A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States. Part II: Immunization of Adults
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Source: MMWR, December 8, 2006;55(RR-16):1-25R
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General Recommendations on Immunization
Source: MMWR, December 1, 2006, 55(RR15):1-48
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Using Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine for Prevention and Control of Influenza
Source: MMWR, September 26, 2003, Vol. 52/No. RR-13 (file size 402 KB)
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Prevention of Pneumococcal Disease
Source: MMWR April 04, 1997 / Vol. 46 / No. RR-08
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Update on Adult Immunization
Source: MMWR November 15, 1991 / Vol. 40 / No. RR-120
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Recommendations - Asplenia back to top
Prevention of Pneumococcal Disease
Source: MMWR April 04, 1997 / Vol. 46 / No. RR-08
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Recommendations - Biopreparedness back to top
Recommendations for Using Smallpox Vaccine in a Pre-Event Vaccination Program
Source: MMWR, Recommendations and Reports, April 4, 2003, Vol. 52(RR-7)
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Use of Anthrax Vaccine in Response to Terrorism
Source: MMWR, November 15, 2002, Vol. 51(45):1024-1026
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Vaccinia (Smallpox) Vaccine
Source: MMWR June 22, 2001 / Vol. 50 / No. RR-10
 
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Prevention of Plague
Source: MMWR December 13, 1996 / Vol. 45 / No. RR-14
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Recommendations - Childhood back to top
Prevention and Control of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2008
MMWR, July 17, 2008; (57)Early Release:1-60
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Updated Recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Use of 7-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV7) in Children Aged 24--59 Months Who Are Not Completely Vaccinated
Source: MMWR, April 4, 2008; 57(13):343-344
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ACIP Recommendations: Update Regarding Administration of Combination MMRV Vaccine
MMWR, March 14, 2008 / 57(10);258-260
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Notice to Readers: Recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Use of Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4) in Children Aged 2--10 Years at Increased Risk for Invasive Meningococcal Disease
Source: MMWR, December 7, 2007; 56(48):1265-1266
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Expansion of Use of Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (FluMist) to Children Aged 2-4 Years and Other FluMist Changes for the 2007--08 Influenza Season
Source: MMWR, November 23, 2007; 56(46):1217-1219
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Revised Recommendations of the ACIP to Vaccinate All Persons Aged 11--18 Years with Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Source: MMWR, August 10, 2007; 56(31):794-795
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Prevention and Control of Influenza
Source: MMWR, July 13, 2007; 56(RR06):1-54
 
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Prevention of Varicella
Source: MMWR, June 22, 2007; 56(RR-4):1-40
 
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Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Source: MMWR, March 23, 2007; 56(RR02):1-24
 
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Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0-18 Years--United
States, 2008

Source: MMWR, January 11, 2008; 57(01):Q-1-Q-4
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General Recommendations on Immunization
Source: MMWR, December 1, 2006, 55(RR15):1-48
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ACIP Provisional Recommendations for the Prevention of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis among Infants and Children, July 1, 2008
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Control and Elimination of Mumps
Source: MMWR, June 9, 2006, Vol. 55(22):629-630
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Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease
Source: MMWR, May 27, 2005, Vol. 54(RR07):1-21
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Using Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine for Prevention and Control of Influenza
Source: MMWR, September 26, 2003, Vol. 52/No. RR-13 (file size 402 KB)
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Use of Diphtheria Toxoid-Tetanus Toxoid-Acellular Pertussis Vaccine as a Five-Dose Series
Source: MMWR November 17, 2000 / Vol. 49 / No. RR-13
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Preventing Pneumococcal Disease Among Infants and Young Children
Source: MMWR October 6, 2000 / Vol. 49 / No. RR-09
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Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease
Source: MMWR June 30, 2000 / Vol. 49 / No. RR-07
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Poliomyelitis Prevention in the United States
Source: MMWR May 19, 2000 / Vol. 49 / No. RR-05
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Use of Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccines and a Combined DTP and Hib Vaccine
Source: MMWR September 17, 1993 / Vol. 42 / No. RR-13
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis, Recommendations for Vaccine Use and Other Preventive Measures
Source: MMWR August 8, 1991 / Vol. 40 / No. RR-10
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Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccines for Prevention of Hib Disease
Source: MMWR January 11, 1991 / Vol. 40 / No. RR-01
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Recommendations - Combination Vaccine back to top
ACIP Recommendations: Update Regarding Administration of Combination MMRV Vaccine
MMWR, March 14, 2008 / 57(10);258-260
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Combination Vaccines for Childhood Immunization
Source: MMWR May 14, 1999 / Vol. 48 / No. RR-05
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Use of Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccines and a Combined DTP and Hib Vaccine
Source: MMWR September 17, 1993 / Vol. 42 / No. RR-13
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Recommendations - Contraindications & Precautions back to top
Vaccine Side Effects, Adverse Reactions, Contraindications, and Precautions
Source: MMWR September 6, 1996 / Vol. 45 / No. RR-12
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Recommendations - Dialysis back to top

Guidelines for Vaccinating Kidney Dialysis Patients and Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, June 2006

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Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of Infections Among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients
(not an ACIP statement but an important update document)

Source: MMWR, April 27, 2001 / Vol. 50 / No. RR-5
 
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Recomendations - General back to top
General Recommendations on Immunization
Source: MMWR, December 1, 2006, 55(RR15):1-48
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Recommendations - Health Professionals back to top
Prevention and Control of Influenza
Source: MMWR, July 13, 2007; 56(RR06):1-54
 
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Influenza Vaccination of Health-Care Personnel
Source: MMWR, February 24, 2006, Vol. 55(RR02):1-16
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Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV, HCV, and HIV and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis
(not an ACIP statement but an important update document)
Source: MMWR June 29, 2001 / Vol. 50 / No. RR-11
 
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Immunization of Health-Care Workers
Source: MMWR December 26, 1997 / Vol. 46 / No. RR-18
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Recommendations - HIV back to top
CDC Guidelines: Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Setting
(Not an ACIP statement, but an important new recommendation from CDC)
Source: MMWR, September 22, 2006, Vol. 55(RR14):1-17
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Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV, HCV, and HIV and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis
(not an ACIP statement but an important update document)
Source: MMWR June 29, 2001 / Vol. 50 / No. RR-11
 
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Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B Virus to Patients During Exposure-Prone Invasive Procedures
(not an ACIP statement but an important document)
Source: MMWR, July 12, 1991 / Vol. 40 / No. RR08
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Recommendations - Immune Globulin back to top
Investigational Product (VariZIG™) for Postexposure Prophylaxis of Varicella
Source: MMWR, February 24, 2006, Vol. 55:1-2
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Recommendations - Immunocompromised Persons back to top
Prevention of Pneumococcal Disease
Source: MMWR April 04, 1997 / Vol. 46 / No. RR-08
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Use of Vaccines and Immune Globulins in Persons with Altered Immunocompetence
Source: MMWR April 9, 1993 / Vol. 42 / No. RR-04
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Recommendations - Infection Control back to top
CDC Guidelines: Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003
(not an ACIP statement but a recommendation from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Source: MMWR, December 19, 2003, Vol. 52(RR-17)
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Recommendations - Military back to top
Use of Anthrax Vaccine in the United States
Source: MMWR December 15, 2000 / Vol. 49 / No. RR-15
 
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Recommendations - Postexposure Prophylaxis back to top
Update: Prevention of Hepatitis A after Exposure to Hepatitis A Virus and in International Travelers
Source: MMWR, October 19, 2007; 56(41):1080-1084 
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Investigational Product (VariZIG™) for Postexposure Prophylaxis of Varicella
Source: MMWR, February 24, 2006, Vol. 55:1-2
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Postexposure Prophylaxis/Pertussis/CDC Treatment Guidelines: Recommended Antimicrobial Agents for the Treatment and Postexposure Prophylaxis of Pertussis
(not an ACIP statement but a recommendation from NIP, CDC)
Source: MMWR, December 9, 2005, Vol. 54(RR14):1-16
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Recommendations - Pregnant Women back to top
Prevention of Pertussis, Tetanus, and Diphtheria Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Their Infants: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
MMWR, May 30, 2008; 57 (04):1-47,51
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ACIP: Guidance for Vaccine Recommendations in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, April 2008
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Guidelines for Vaccinating Pregnant Women: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Updated May 2007
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CDC Guidelines: Evaluation and Management of Suspected Outbreaks, Rubella in Pregnant Women, and Surveillance for Congenital Rubella Syndrome
(not an ACIP statement but an important update document)
Source: MMWR July 13, 2001 / Vol. 50 / No. RR-12
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Recommendations - Programs back to top
Adult Immunization Programs in Nontraditional Settings; Quality Standards and Guidance for Program Evaluation
Source: MMWR, March 24, 2000/ Vol. 49/ No. RR-01:1-13
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Use of Standing Orders Programs to Increase Adult Vaccination Rates
Source: MMWR March 24, 2000 / Vol. 49 / No. RR-01
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Recommendations - Registries back to top
CDC Guidelines: Development of Community- and State-Based Immunization Registries
(not an ACIP statement but an important document)
Source: MMWR October 5, 2001 / Vol 50 / No. RR-17
 
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Recommendations - Schedules back to top
Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0-18 Years--United
States, 2008

Source: MMWR, January 11, 2008; 57(01):Q-1-Q-4
 
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Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule: United States, Oct. 2007 - Sept. 2008
Source: MMWR, October 19, 2007; 56(41):Q1-Q4
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