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Issue number 912: February 7, 2011 |
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Contents
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- New: 2011
U.S. Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule is now available
- FDA
expands Menveo vaccine age indications to 2-55 years
- CDC
launches new herpes zoster web section
- Spotlight
on immunize.org: reminder to use IAC'S newly developed handouts and staff
education materials
- IAC's
Video of the Week features a hockey-themed immunization public service
announcement
- IAC
updates "Hepatitis A and B Vaccines: Be sure your patient gets the correct
dose!" and "Vaccines with Diluents: How to use them"
- IAC's
"Vaccinations for adults: You're NEVER too old for immunizations" now
available in Spanish and nine other translations
-
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants,
Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health,
Immunization Branch
- Influenza
vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep
vaccinating!
- January
issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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AAFP, American Academy of Family Physicians; AAP,
American Academy of Pediatrics; ACIP, Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices; AMA, American Medical Association; CDC, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention; FDA, Food and Drug Administration; IAC, Immunization
Action Coalition; MMWR, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report; NCIRD,
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; NIVS, National
Influenza Vaccine Summit; VIS, Vaccine Information Statement; VPD,
vaccine-preventable disease; WHO, World Health Organization. |
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Issue 912: February 7, 2011 |
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New: 2011 U.S. Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule is now available
On February 4, CDC published "Recommended Adult
Immunization
Schedule--United States, 2011" in MMWR.
The MMWR article is reprinted below in its entirety,
excluding two figures and footnotes. CDC has posted
downloadable versions of the 2011 U.S. Recommended Adult
Immunization Schedule; links are provided at the end of this
IAC Express article.
Each year, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
(ACIP) reviews the recommended adult immunization schedule
to ensure that the schedule reflects current recommendations
for the licensed vaccines. In October 2010, ACIP approved
the adult immunization schedule for 2011, which includes
several changes. The notation for influenza vaccination in
the figure and footnotes was changed to reflect the expanded
recommendation for annual influenza vaccination for all
persons aged 6 months and older, which was approved by ACIP
in February 2010. In October 2010, ACIP issued a permissive
recommendation for use of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular
pertussis (Tdap) vaccine in adults aged 65 years and older,
approved the recommendation that Tdap vaccine be
administered regardless of how much time has elapsed since
the most recent tetanus and diphtheria toxoids (Td)-containing vaccine, and approved a recommendation for a 2-dose series of meningococcal vaccine in adults with certain
high-risk medical conditions. The vaccines listed in the
figures have been reordered to keep all universally
recommended vaccines together (e.g., influenza, Td/Tdap,
varicella, human papillomavirus [HPV], and zoster vaccines).
Clarifications were made to the footnotes for measles,
mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination; HPV vaccine;
revaccination with pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
(PPSV), and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) vaccine.
Finally, a statement has been added to the box at the bottom
of the footnotes to clarify that a vaccine series does not
need to be restarted, regardless of the time that has
elapsed between doses.
Additional information is available as follows: schedule (in
English and Spanish [a Spanish-language version is not
currently available]) at
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/adult-schedule.htm;
information about adult vaccination at
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/default.htm; ACIP statements for
specific vaccines at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/acip-list.htm; and reporting
adverse events at http://www.vaers.hhs.gov or by telephone,
(800) 822-7967
CHANGES FOR 2011
Footnotes (Figures 1 and 2)
- The influenza vaccination footnote (#1) is revised and
shortened to reflect a recommendation for vaccination of
all persons aged 6 months and older, including all
adults. The high-dose influenza vaccine (Fluzone),
licensed in 2010 for adults aged 65 years and older, is
mentioned as an option for this age group.
- The Td/Tdap vaccination footnote (#2) has language added
to indicate that persons aged 65 years and older who have
close contact with an infant aged less than 12 months
should get vaccinated with Tdap; the additional language
notes that all persons aged 65 years and older may get
vaccinated with Tdap. Also added is the recommendation to
administer Tdap regardless of interval since the most
recent Td-containing vaccine.
- The HPV vaccination footnote (#4) has language added to
the introductory sentences to indicate that either
quadrivalent vaccine or bivalent vaccine is recommended
for females.
- The MMR vaccination footnote (#6) has been revised mainly
by consolidating common language that previously had been
part of each of the three vaccine component sections into
one introductory statement.
- The revaccination with PPSV footnote (#8) clarifies that
one-time revaccination after 5 years only applies to
persons with indicated chronic conditions who are aged 19
through 64 years.
- The meningococcal vaccination footnote (#9) has language
added to indicate that a 2-dose series of meningococcal
conjugate vaccine is recommended for adults with anatomic
or functional asplenia, or persistent complement
component deficiencies, as well adults with human
immunodeficiency (HIV) virus infection who are
vaccinated. Language has been added that a single dose of
meningococcal vaccine is still recommended for those with
other indications. Also, language has been added to
clarify that quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine
(MCV4) is a quadrivalent vaccine.
- The language for the selected conditions for the Hib
footnote (#12) has been shortened to clarify which
persons at high risk may receive 1 dose of Hib vaccine.
The recommended adult immunization schedule has been
approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the
American College of Physicians.
To access the full article in web-text (HTML) format, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6004a10.htm
To access the full article in ready-to-print (PDF) format,
go to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/wk/mm6004.pdf
To access the 2011 U.S. Recommended Adult Immunization
Schedule in color (8.5" x 11"), suitable for use in exam
rooms, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-schedule.pdf
To access CDC's web page that features the 2011 adult
immunization schedule in various formats, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/adult-schedule.htm#hcp
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FDA expands Menveo vaccine age indications to 2-55 years
On January 28, FDA approved Menveo vaccine (Novartis)
for
use in children, adolescents, and adults ages 2 years
through 55 years. Menveo, a quadrivalent meningococcal
conjugate vaccine, is indicated to prevent invasive
meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis
serogroups A, C, Y and W-135. Menveo received initial FDA
approval in 2010 for use in adolescents and adults from ages
11 to 55 years of age.
To access the FDA approval letter, go to:
http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vaccines/ApprovedProducts/ucm242237.htm
To access the new Menveo package insert, go to:
https://www.novartisvaccinesdirect.com/PDF/Menveo_Full_Promotional_PI.pdf
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CDC launches new herpes zoster web section
CDC has launched a new Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
web section.
This page pulls together many valuable resources on shingles
disease and zoster vaccination for both healthcare
professionals and members of the public.
To visit CDC's new shingles web section, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/shingles
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Spotlight on immunize.org: reminder to use IAC'S newly developed handouts and
staff education materials
IAC wants to remind you that during the past
year, we have
created several new patient handouts and staff-education
materials. Please review them to see if they might be of
help to you in your work setting.
(1) "Sample Text for Admission Orders for Hepatitis B
Vaccine Birth Dose in Newborn Nursery"
If your hospital's newborn admission orders don't include
language for administering the birth dose to all infants
prior to hospital discharge, here is some language you can
use or adapt.
Go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2131.pdf
(2) "Evidence Shows Vaccines Unrelated to Autism"
For parents, staff, and policymakers, this piece lays out
scientific evidence that refutes claims of a relation
between vaccines and autism. It also presents information on
the findings of current research into autism's causes.
Go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4028.pdf
(3) "Personal Belief Exemptions for Vaccination Put People
at Risk. Examine the Evidence for Yourself"
A handout for parents, staff, and policymakers presenting
evidence that parents who choose personal-belief exemptions
for their children put others at risk.
Go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2069.pdf
(4) "Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them"
IAC's new resource for staff features a table of vaccines
requiring reconstitution.
Go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3040.pdf
(5) "Need Help Responding to Vaccine-hesitant Parents?
Science-based Materials Are Available from These Respected
Organizations."
A list of science-based materials available to help in
responding to vaccine-hesitant parents.
Go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2070.pdf
(6) "Recommendations for Pneumococcal Vaccine Use in
Children"
This resource contains tables to help simplify the PCV13 and
PPSV recommendations for children.
Go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2016.pdf
IAC's Handouts for Patients and Staff web section offers
healthcare professionals and the public approximately 250
FREE English-language handouts (many also available in
translation), which we encourage website users to print out,
copy, and distribute widely. To access all of IAC's free
handouts, go to: http://www.immunize.org/handouts/view-all.asp
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IAC's Video of the Week features a hockey-themed immunization public service
announcement
IAC encourages IAC Express readers to watch a
2.36-minute
hockey-themed public service announcement (PSA) titled,
"Avoid the Penalty--Take the Shot." This PSA was created by
Weiss Communications for immunization coalitions from
Southeastern Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Immunization
Coalition and previewed at Influenza Immunization Awareness
Night at a Philadelphia Flyers game in December.
The video will be available on the home page of IAC's
website through February 13. To access it, go to:
http://www.immunize.org and click on the image under the
words Video of the Week.
For more information about the Pennsylvania Immunization
Coalition and affiliated local coalitions, go to:
http://www.immunizepa.org
Remember to bookmark IAC's home page to view a new video
every Monday. To view an IAC Video of the Week from the
past, go to the video archive at http://www.immunize.org/votw
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IAC updates "Hepatitis A and B Vaccines: Be sure your patient gets the
correct dose!" and "Vaccines with Diluents: How to use them"
IAC recently revised the following two handouts
for
healthcare professionals.
(1) "Hepatitis A and B Vaccines: Be sure your patient gets
the correct dose," had changes made to the footnotes and
other minor edits. Go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2081.pdf
(2) "Vaccines with Diluents: How to use them" was revised in
two significant ways. TriHIBit vaccine was removed as it is
no longer available in the United States. Yellow fever,
rabies, and JE-VAX vaccines were added to the table at the
request of users. Go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3040.pdf
To access all of IAC's free handouts, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/handouts
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IAC's "Vaccinations for adults: You're NEVER too old for immunizations" now
available in Spanish and nine other translations
Updated in December 2010, IAC's patient-education
handout
"Vaccinations for Adults--You're NEVER too old to get
immunized!" is now available in Arabic, Chinese, French,
Hmong, Karen (a language spoken in Burma and Thailand),
Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The Hmong,
Karen, and Somali translations were generously donated by
the Minnesota Department of Health.
To access the Spanish version of "Vaccinations for Adults--You're NEVER too old to get immunized," go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-01.pdf
For Arabic: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-20.pdf
For Chinese: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-08.pdf
For French: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-10.pdf
For Hmong: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-02.pdf
For Karen: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-24.pdf
For Korean: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-09.pdf
For Russian: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-07.pdf
For Somali: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-12.pdf
For Vietnamese: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-05.pdf
For English: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030.pdf
All IAC handouts available in translation can be accessed at
http://www.immunize.org/handouts
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants,
Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health,
Immunization Branch
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH),
Immunization Branch, has updated its award-winning training
video, "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with
Infants, Children, and Adults." The 25-minute program can be
used to train new employees and to refresh the skills of
experienced staff. The video demonstrates the skills and
techniques needed to administer vaccines to patients of all
ages. It includes instruction on the following:
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Selecting, preparing, and administering injectable, oral,
and nasal vaccines
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Documenting immunizations
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Making patients comfortable and educating them
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Facilitating staff and patient communication
Prices start at $17 each for 1-9 copies and are greatly
reduced for large orders, dropping to $4.25 each for 1,000-1,500 copies.
To learn more about the DVD, and find out how to order it,
go to: http://www.immunize.org/shop/toolkit_iztechdvd.asp
For quotes on larger quantities, call (651) 647-9009 or
email admininfo@immunize.org
The Immunization Action Coalition is the only nationwide
vendor of this new DVD.
Note for healthcare settings located in California: Contact
your local health department immunization program for a free
copy.
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep
vaccinating!
Influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone
age 6
months and older, so please keep vaccinating your patients.
If you don't have influenza vaccine, you can direct patients
to the Google Flu Vaccine Finder. It helps the public find
nearby locations where influenza vaccine is available. It's
as simple as entering a zip code. Visit the Google Flu
Vaccine Finder: http://www.google.com/flushot
Following is a list of resources related to influenza
disease and vaccination for healthcare professionals and the
public.
To access IAC's handouts related to influenza, including
screening questionnaires, patient education pieces, and
sample standing orders, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/handouts/influenza-vaccines.asp
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January issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
CDC recently released the January issue of its
monthly
newsletter Immunization Works and posted it on the website
of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory
Diseases (NCIRD). The newsletter offers the immunization
community information about current topics. The information
is in the public domain and can be reproduced and circulated
widely.
Most articles in the January Immunization Works newsletter
have been covered in this issue or previous issues of IAC
Express. The only topic not previously covered is an article
about CDC's update of its norovirus website with new fact
sheets.
To access the complete January issue of Immunization Works,
go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/news/newsltrs/imwrks/2011/201101.htm
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