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Recommendations - Anthrax back to top
Use of Anthrax Vaccine in Response to Terrorism
Source: MMWR, November 15, 2002, Vol. 51(45):1024-1026
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Use of Anthrax Vaccine in the United States
Source: MMWR December 15, 2000 / Vol. 49 / No. RR-15 
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Recommendations - Diphtheria 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 14, 2008;57(Early Release):1-47
HTML pt 1  | HTML pt 2  | HTML pt 3  | PDF
Preventing Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis among Adults: Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine
Please note: If you are using the HTML version of this document, be sure to access all four HTML links to get the complete content of the document, which includes 3 important appendices.
Source: MMWR, December 15, 2006;55(RR-17):1-33
HTML pt.1  |  HTML pt.2  |  HTML pt.3  |  HTML pt.4  |  PDF (entire issue)
Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccines Among Adolescents
Please note: If you are using the HTML version of this document, be sure to access all the HTML links to get the complete content of the document, which includes important appendices.
Source: MMWR, March 24, 2006, Vol. 55(RR03):1-49
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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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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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Recommendations - Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) back to top
Interim Recommendations for the Use of Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib) Conjugate Vaccines Related to the Recall of Certain Lots of Hib-Containing Vaccines (PedvaxHIB and Comvax)
Source: MMWR, December 19, 2007; 56(Dispatch):1-2
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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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Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccines for Prevention of Hib Disease
Source: MMWR January 11, 1991 / Vol. 40 / No. RR-01
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Recommendations - Hepatitis A 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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CDC Treatment Guidelines: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 2006
(Not an ACIP statement but an important document. Includes information on hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and human papillomavirus [HPV] vaccination.)
Source: MMWR, August 4, 2006, Vol. 55(RR11):1-94
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Prevention of Hepatitis A Through Active or Passive Immunization
Source: MMWR, May 19, 2006, Vol. 55(RR07):1-23
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Correctional Settings: Prevention and Control of Infections with Hepatitis Viruses in Correctional Settings
(not an ACIP statement but an important document)

Source: MMWR, January 24, 2003, Vol. 52(RR-1):1-44
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Recommendations - Hepatitis B back to top
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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CDC Treatment Guidelines: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 2006
(Not an ACIP statement but an important document. Includes information on hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and human papillomavirus [HPV] vaccination.)
Source: MMWR, August 4, 2006, Vol. 55(RR11):1-94
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A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States. Part 1: Immunization of Infants, Children and Adolescents.
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Source: MMWR, December 23, 2005, Vol. 54(RR-16):1-39
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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
Please note: If you are using the HTML version of this document, be sure to access all four HTML links to get the complete content of the document, which includes 3 important appendices.
Source: MMWR, December 8, 2006;55(RR-16):1-25R
HTML pt.1  |  HTML pt.2  |  HTML pt.3  |  HTML pt.4  |  PDF (entire issue)
Correctional Settings: Prevention and Control of Infections with Hepatitis Viruses in Correctional Settings
(not an ACIP statement but an important document)

Source: MMWR, January 24, 2003, Vol. 52(RR-1):1-44
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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 - Human papillomavirus (HPV) back to top
Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Source: MMWR, March 23, 2007; 56(RR02):1-24
 
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CDC Treatment Guidelines: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 2006
(Not an ACIP statement but an important document. Includes information on hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and human papillomavirus [HPV] vaccination.)
Source: MMWR, August 4, 2006, Vol. 55(RR11):1-94
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Recommendations - Influenza back to top
ACIP Provisional Recommendations for the Prevention and Control of Influenza (2008-2009 influenza season)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, March 21, 2008
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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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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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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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Recommendations - Japanese Encephalitis back to top
Inactivated Japanese Encephalitis Virus Vaccine
Source: MMWR January 8, 1993/ Vol. 42/ No. RR-1
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Recommendations - Measles back to top
ACIP Recommendations: Update Regarding Administration of Combination MMRV Vaccine
MMWR, March 14, 2008 / 57(10);258-260
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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella--Vaccine Use and Strategies
Source: MMWR May 22, 1998 / Vol. 47 / No. RR-8
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Recommendations - Mumps back to top
ACIP Recommendations: Update Regarding Administration of Combination MMRV Vaccine
MMWR, March 14, 2008 / 57(10);258-260
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Control and Elimination of Mumps
Source: MMWR, June 9, 2006, Vol. 55(22):629-630
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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella--Vaccine Use and Strategies
Source: MMWR May 22, 1998 / Vol. 47 / No. RR-8
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Recommendations - Meningococcal back to top
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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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 Meningococcal Disease
Source: MMWR, May 27, 2005, Vol. 54(RR07):1-21
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Recommendations - Plague back to top
Prevention of Plague
Source: MMWR December 13, 1996 / Vol. 45 / No. RR-14
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Recommendations - Pertussis 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 14, 2008;57(Early Release):1-47
HTML pt 1  | HTML pt 2  | HTML pt 3  | PDF
Preventing Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis among Adults: Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine
Please note: If you are using the HTML version of this document, be sure to access all four HTML links to get the complete content of the document, which includes 3 important appendices.
Source: MMWR, December 15, 2006;55(RR-17):1-33
HTML pt.1  |  HTML pt.2  |  HTML pt.3  |  HTML pt.4  |  PDF (entire issue)
Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccines Among Adolescents
Please note: If you are using the HTML version of this document, be sure to access all the HTML links to get the complete content of the document, which includes important appendices.
Source: MMWR, March 24, 2006, Vol. 55(RR03):1-49
HTML pt.1  |  HTML pt.2  |  HTML pt.3  |  HTML pt.4  |  HTML pt.5 |  HTML pt.6  |  HTML pt.7  |  PDF (entire issue)
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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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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Use of Acellular Pertussis Vaccines
Source: MMWR March 28, 1997 / Vol. 46 / No. RR-7
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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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Recommendations - Pneumococcal back to top
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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Pneumococcal Vaccination for Cochlear Implant Candidates and Recipients
Source: MMWR, Early Release, July 31, 2003, Vol. 52;1-2
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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 of Pneumococcal Disease
Source: MMWR April 04, 1997 / Vol. 46 / No. RR-08
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Recommendations - Polio back to top
Poliomyelitis Prevention in the United States
Source: MMWR May 19, 2000 / Vol. 49 / No. RR-05
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Recommendations - Rabies back to top
Human Rabies Prevention--United States, 2008: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
MMWR, May 7, 2008;57(Early Release):1-26,28
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Recommendations - Rotavirus back to top
ACIP Provisional Recommendations for the Prevention of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis among Infants and Children, July 1, 2008
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Recommendations - Rubella back to top
ACIP Recommendations: Update Regarding Administration of Combination MMRV Vaccine
MMWR, March 14, 2008 / 57(10);258-260
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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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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella--Vaccine Use and Strategies
Source: MMWR May 22, 1998 / Vol. 47 / No. RR-8
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Recommendations - Shingles (zoster) back to top
Prevention of Herpes Zoster: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Source: MMWR, May 15, 2008; 57(Early Release):1-30
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Recommendations - Smallpox 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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Vaccinia (Smallpox) Vaccine
Source: MMWR June 22, 2001 / Vol. 50 / No. RR-10
 
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Recommendations - Tetanus 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 14, 2008;57(Early Release):1-47
HTML pt 1  | HTML pt 2  | HTML pt 3  | PDF
Preventing Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis among Adults: Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine
Please note: If you are using the HTML version of this document, be sure to access all four HTML links to get the complete content of the document, which includes 3 important appendices.
Source: MMWR, December 15, 2006;55(RR-17):1-33
HTML pt.1  |  HTML pt.2  |  HTML pt.3  |  HTML pt.4  |  PDF (entire issue)
Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccines Among Adolescents
Please note: If you are using the HTML version of this document, be sure to access all the HTML links to get the complete content of the document, which includes important appendices.
Source: MMWR, March 24, 2006, Vol. 55(RR03):1-49
HTML pt.1  |  HTML pt.2  |  HTML pt.3  |  HTML pt.4  |  HTML pt.5 |  HTML pt.6  |  HTML pt.7  |  PDF (entire issue)
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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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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