IZ Express
Our weekly email newsletter, IZ Express, has been in production since 1997 and currently has more than 55,000 subscribers. Each week, it provides up-to-date information about:
  • New CDC vaccine recommendations
  • FDA vaccine approvals
  • Newly released Vaccine Information Statements
  • New immunization resources
  • Current events
  • Notable journal articles
  • Ask the Experts special editions
  • And more …
Results (1786)

Issue 1071: August 13, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1071
August 13, 2013
Top Stories
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Reminder: IAC's Give birth to the end of Hep B initiative helps birthing hospitals adopt and strengthen hepatitis B birth dose policies
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CDC publishes an online summary of the 2013–14 influenza recommendations
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CDC makes minor change to the inactivated influenza VIS
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New: 2014 edition of the Yellow Book—CDC's travel-health guide—now available
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IAC Spotlight! IAC offers 20 new easy-to-read handouts on child, teen, and adult vaccination that encourage everyone to get vaccinated
IAC Handouts
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Updated "Vaccinations for Adults... You're never too old to get immunized!" now available in seven translations
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts the hepatitis B and polio VISs in simplified Chinese and shingles VIS in Farsi and Burmese
Featured Resources
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CDC updates easy-to-read immunization schedule for adult patients
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Education and Training
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VICNetwork schedules August 27 webinar on CDC's influenza communication plans
Conferences and Meetings
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Archived video broadcast of the June 2013 ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1070: August 6, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1070
August 6, 2013
Top Stories
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IAC's Give birth to the end of Hep B initiative helps birthing hospitals adopt and strengthen hepatitis B birth dose policies
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It's National Immunization Awareness Month! Here are materials you can use to develop your own promotions
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New York State Department of Health adopts new influenza prevention regulations for all personnel in healthcare facilities, residential facilities, and agencies
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FDA expands age indication for Menveo (Norvartis) to include infants and toddlers age 2 through 23 months
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IAC Spotlight! Five more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
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CDC publishes report on vaccination coverage among kindergartners during 2012–13 school year
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its staff education materials "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements" and "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
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IAC updates Q&As for the public on varicella disease and vaccines
IAC Web Sections
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IAC updates online Ask the Experts Q&A web section on varicella
Featured Resources
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CDC redesigns its Vaccine Information Statements web section
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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July issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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Archive of July 25 Current Issues in Immunization NetConference available online
Conferences and Meetings
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North Carolina Cervical Cancer Coalition Summit planned for September 13 in Raleigh

Issue 1069: July 30, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1069
July 30, 2013
Top Stories
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New: CDC issues VISs for the 2013–14 influenza vaccines—stay tuned for translations
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Report summarizes HPV vaccination coverage of teen girls and HPV vaccine postlicensure safety monitoring
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CDC announces third annual World Hepatitis Day was observed July 28; presidential proclamation issued
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IAC Spotlight! Like IAC on Facebook and follow IAC on Twitter!
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates Q&As on three diseases and vaccines: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis
Vaccine Information Statements
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VISs for Tdap and HPV (Gardasil) vaccines now available in simplified Chinese
Featured Resources
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If you vaccinate children and teens, be sure to download AAP's revised immunization training guide and procedure manual
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Adolescent immunization resources from AAP, CDC, and others are available on AAP's website
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CDC's newly posted vaccine price lists include prices for 2013–14 pediatric and adult influenza vaccines
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on hepatitis B birth dose practices in Laos during December 2011–February 2012
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CDC publishes report on a hepatitis E outbreak among refugees in South Sudan in 2012–13

Issue 1068: July 23, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1068
July 23, 2013
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CDC issues updated recommendations for use of VariZIG immune globulin for varicella postexposure prophylaxis
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Adult vaccination providers—please list your clinics with the HealthMap Vaccine Finder; newsletter publishers and Twitter account holders—please promote the Vaccine Finder
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ACIP redesigns its vaccine recommendations web page and discontinues issuing provisional recommendations
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IAC Spotlight! Compelling videos featured each week on the vaccineinformation.org home page
IAC Web Sections
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IAC updates online Ask the Experts Q&A web section on pertussis, tetanus, and diphtheria diseases and vaccines
Vaccine Information Statements
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VISs for Tdap and HPV (Gardasil) vaccines now available in Spanish RTF
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IAC posts VIS for PCV vaccine in Haitian Creole and Portuguese, and multi-vaccine VIS in Thai
Featured Resources
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Vaccines for Maxine teaches children about immunization
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Surveillance summary indicates vaccine-preventable diseases were spread through travel during 1997–2011
Education and Training
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2013 Ohio Statewide Immunization Conference to be held in Cleveland on October 18
Conferences and Meetings
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Archived video slide sets from the June ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1066: July 16, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1066
July 16, 2013
Top Stories
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CDC's July 25 NetConference to cover influenza vaccine recommendations
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CDC posts information on two novel influenza viruses: H3N2v and H7N9
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IAC Spotlight! H3N2v influenza web section updated
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2013–2014 Influenza Season"
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Spanish versions of IAC's new easy-to-read handouts for adults and teen vaccination now available
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Now in Spanish: IAC's "Cocooning Protects Babies" and handouts on vaccinating adults who have diabetes, HIV, or hepatitis C
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts eight new translations of the VIS for Gardasil HPV vaccine
Official Releases and Announcements
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ACIP updates U.S. vaccine abbreviations
Featured Resources
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC corrects error in report on Japan's nationwide rubella outbreak
Conferences and Meetings
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Registration deadline for October 23–24 ACIP meeting is September 30 for non-citizens and October 7 for citizens

Issue 1065: July 9, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1065
July 9, 2013
Top Stories
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Final reminder: Don’t miss July 16 webinar on IAC’s major initiative to end hepatitis B infection in newborns
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CDC Health Advisory issued about variant influenza (H3N2v) infections
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IAC Spotlight! Consider using IAC’s newest educational materials for patients and staff
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts 14 translations of the VIS for Tdap vaccine
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC publishes "Summary of Notifiable Diseases, United States, 2011"
Featured Resources
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ASTHO document outlines benefits of public health and primary care partnerships in immunization
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Education and Training
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October 28–30 Nevada Health Conference includes CDC's Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases course
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Clinical Vaccinology course to be held November 15–17 in Cambridge, MA

Issue 1064: July 2, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1064
July 2, 2013
Top Stories
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Don’t miss July 16 webinar on IAC’s major initiative to end hepatitis B infection in newborns
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CDC issues recommendations for PCV and PPSV vaccination of children with immunocompromising conditions
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CDC study shows influenza vaccination prevents significant illness, physician visits, and hospitalizations
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A toolkit and related July 9 webinar will help you promote August 2013 National Immunization Awareness Month
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IAC Spotlight! Featured Resources web section
IAC Handouts
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New! IAC develops 12 easy-to-read handouts that encourage parents to get their children vaccinated
Official Releases and Announcements
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issues recommendation on screening adults for hepatitis C virus infection
Featured Resources
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ACOG’s comprehensive toolkit gives obstetrician-gynecologists resources that encourage patient immunization
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Sabin Vaccine Institute launches International Association of Immunization Managers
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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June issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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HHS publishes guidelines for preventing HIV, HBV, and HCV transmission through human tissue and organ transplantation
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CDC issues biosafety recommendations for work involving highly pathogenic avian influenza
Education and Training
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Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases course planned for October 10–11 in Chicago

Issue 1063: June 25, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1063
June 25, 2013
Top Stories
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CDC study indicates HPV vaccination significantly lowers HPV infection rates in teen girls
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Rotavirus and pertussis vaccines discussed at June ACIP meeting
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ACIP votes to recommend FluBlok influenza vaccine for people age 18 through 49 with egg allergy
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CDC offers continually updated information on current multistate hepatitis A outbreak, as well as resources for healthcare professionals
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Report indicates strong public support for pertussis vaccination of people in contact with newborns
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IAC Spotlight! Like us on Facebook
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Just published: Dr. Paul A. Offit’s new book, Do You Believe in Magic? The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates seven standing orders templates for vaccine administration
Official Releases and Announcements
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GAVI Alliance's 2012 progress report now available online
Featured Resources
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Now is the time to order IAC's top-quality immunization products! Get a 10 percent discount on all IAC products ordered by June 30!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's Stop Transmission of Polio Program (STOP)
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CDC corrects error in report on polio outbreaks in Somalia and Kenya
Education and Training
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Online Medscape course focuses on immunizing the older adult
Conferences and Meetings
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Immunize Georgia Conference scheduled for September 12 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA

Issue 1061: June 18, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1061
June 18, 2013
Top Stories
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Reminder: May issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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CDC publishes recommendations for preventing measles, rubella, congenital rubella syndrome, and mumps
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CDC publishes report summarizing U.S. influenza activity during the 2012–13 influenza season
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FDA approves Fluzone (sanofi pasteur) as the third quadrivalent influenza vaccine licensed for U.S. use
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IAC Spotlight! Timeline of historic events related to vaccines and immunization
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its standing orders templates for administering meningococcal vaccine
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IAC revises its staff-education document “Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations”
Featured Resources
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on Japan's 2013 nationwide rubella outbreak
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CDC publishes report on polio outbreaks in Somalia and Kenya in May 2013

Issue 1060: June 12, 2013

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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 1060
June 12, 2013
Questions and Answers:
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Q: Please review the most recent ACIP changes in recommendations for use of PCV13 in children.
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Q: If a patient has already had PPSV23 for his high-risk condition and also needs PCV13 for the same condition, how long should we wait before administering PCV13?
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Q: I work in a family medicine clinic that sees patients (children and adults) who are asplenic. Can we give them Hib vaccine since they are at high risk for Haemophilus influenzae type b disease?
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Q: I have a patient who is eligible for zoster vaccination who is going to be receiving chemotherapy soon. What are the guidelines in such a situation?
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Q: A 33-year-old patient in my practice has already suffered from three episodes of shingles. He would like to receive the zoster vaccine. Is this a good idea?
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Q: Some women have closely spaced pregnancies. Should we give Tdap during each pregnancy, even if it means such women would get 2 doses within 12 months?
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Q: At what gestational age of pregnancy should we vaccinate pregnant women with Tdap?
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Q: We would like to avoid stocking both Tdap and Td vaccines. Is CDC likely to recommend that Tdap completely replace Td in the immunization schedule in the near future?
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Q: The recently updated ACIP recommendations, Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease, advise using MCV4 in certain adults older than age 55. Please give me more details.

Issue 1059: June 11, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1059
June 11, 2013
Top Stories
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Reminder: May issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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CDC's Health Alert Network: Health Update on human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) viruses includes new testing and reporting recommendations
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New! IAC's Adult Vaccination Resources Library gives providers and the public convenient access to adult vaccination materials
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AAP's new Storage and Handling Tip Sheets can help practitioners keep their vaccine supply safe
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CDC announces rabies vaccine is available without restriction
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC releases toolkit to assist with patient notification after an infection-control lapse
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CDC announces that its VIS 2D Barcode Lookup Table is available in XML, as well as in PDF and Excel formats
Featured Resources
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Dr. Ari Brown's new immunization videos available on the website of Parents magazine
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New ACOG app features interactive immunization tool
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on progress toward eliminating measles in the Western Pacific Region
Conferences and Meetings
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Minutes of the February ACIP meeting now online

Issue 1058: June 4, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1058
June 4, 2013
Top Stories
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Reminder: May issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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CDC publishes report on preventing unsafe injection practices in the U.S. healthcare system
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ACOG publishes updated committee opinion regarding vaccinating pregnant women with Tdap vaccine
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IAC Spotlight! Ten vaccine-related slide set presentations available from IAC, CDC, and other trusted sources
Featured Resources
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Order IAC's popular full-size laminated versions of the 2013 U.S. immunization schedules today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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May issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC's surveillance of U.S. health behavior includes information on influenza and pneumococcal vaccination
Conferences and Meetings
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Presentations from 2013 National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit now online; winners of Immunization Excellence Awards announced

Issue 1057: May 28, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1057
May 28, 2013
Top Stories
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New! May 2013 issue of Vaccinate Adults now online
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Reminder: May 2013 issue of Needle Tips online
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IAC Spotlight! Seven more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises its two most popular staff education materials, "Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization" and "Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization"
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IAC updates its staff education materials "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements" and "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
Featured Resources
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Order IAC's popular full-size laminated versions of the 2013 U.S. immunization schedules today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on value of pharmacy-based influenza surveillance
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CDC publishes report on building laboratory capacity to support the Global Rotavirus Surveillance Network

Issue 1056: May 21, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1056
May 21, 2013
Top Stories
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New! May 2013 issue of Needle Tips now online
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Shortage of Pentacel, Daptacel, and Pediarix vaccines to continue through summer 2013
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IAC Spotlight! Reminder to consider using IAC's newest educational materials for patients and staff
Vaccine Information Statements
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CDC releases updated HPV (Gardasil) VIS
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO press release: Yellow fever vaccination booster not needed
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center offers new booklet for parents about vaccine safety
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CDC offers free Spanish-language posters that promote childhood immunization
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Order IAC's popular full-size laminated versions of the 2013 U.S. immunization schedules today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Pediatrics publishes results of CDC study on rotavirus vaccine safety
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CDC publishes report on hepatitis B virus transmission in assisted-living facilities
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CDC announces Hepatitis Awareness Month and Hepatitis Testing Day in MMWR
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CDC publishes study on human exposure to bats in Kentucky camp facilities

Issue 1055: May 14, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1055
May 14, 2013
Top Stories
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CDC publishes interim recommendations on influenza vaccination
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AAP reaffirms policy regarding parents who refuse immunization for their children
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Opinion piece by Dr. Paul Offit about religious exemptions to medical care published in the Philadelphia Inquirer
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IAC Spotlight! Personal testimonies on vaccine-preventable diseases; polio survivor recalls loss of twin to the disease in recently added testimony
IAC Handouts
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New! IAC develops eight easy-to-read handouts that encourage adults and teens to get vaccinated
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IAC updates its educational pieces "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements" and "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements"
Vaccine Information Statements
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CDC releases updated Tdap VIS; additional document available for providers
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC publishes updated guidance on HCV testing
Featured Resources
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It's Hepatitis Awareness Month; organizations offer resources to promote hepatitis awareness and education
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Order IAC's popular full-size laminated versions of the 2013 U.S. immunization schedules today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on HCV infection testing and reporting in the U.S.
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CDC reprints MMWR Early Release article about avian influenza A(H7N9) in May 10 MMWR
Education and Training
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Archive of March 21 Current Issues in Immunization NetConference available online

Issue 1054: May 7, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1054
May 7, 2013
Top Stories
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CDC publishes an MMWR Early Release update on avian influenza A(H7N9) infection in humans in China
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IAC Spotlight! News and Information web section
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates four patient handouts with new Tdap recommendation
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC announces that May is Hepatitis Awareness Month; May 19 is a national Hepatitis Testing Day
Featured Resources
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Newly available! IAC's popular full-size laminated versions of the 2013 U.S. immunization schedules. Order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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AAP Global website features information and resources related to AAP's international immunization work
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes article about progress toward global polio eradication
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April issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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Voices for Vaccines to host May 15 conference call on educating new and expectant parents; related resources available online
Conferences and Meetings
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ACIP meeting scheduled for Atlanta on June 19-20; registration deadline is June 3

Issue 1053: April 30, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1053
April 30, 2013
Top Stories
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WHO reports on four additional cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9)
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Keep the momentum from National Infant Immunization Week going strong!
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IAC Spotlight! Six more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
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CDC publishes report on pneumococcal conjugate vaccine use worldwide
IAC Handouts
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IAC makes correction to Tdap/Td standing orders
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IAC updates three resources for healthcare professionals and their patients
Official Releases and Announcements
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Share a post and unlock $5 for global vaccination
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FDA contributes to global fight against polio
Featured Resources
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Newly available! IAC's popular full-size laminated versions of the 2013 U.S. immunization schedules. Order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases releases new and updated resources for adult pneumococcal vaccination
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Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition website offers new design and resources
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Conferences and Meetings
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Save the date! Minnesota Department of Health immunization conference to be held October 10-11

Issue 1052: April 23, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1052
April 23, 2013
Top Stories
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It's National Infant Immunization Week!
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CDC announces 2013 recipients of the Childhood Immunization Champion Award
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IAC Spotlight! Parent handouts about infant immunization
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CDC updates its Understanding Vaccines and Vaccine Safety series for parents
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CDC provides updated information regarding human infection with novel avian influenza A (H7N9) virus in China
Official Releases and Announcements
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Measles & Rubella Initiative releases annual report
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network publishes immunization recommendations for cancer survivors
Featured Resources
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Newly available! IAC's popular full-size laminated versions of the 2013 U.S. immunization schedules. Order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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New book Vaccines for Maxine teaches children about immunization
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients

Issue 1051: April 16, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1051
April 16, 2013
Top Stories
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Newly available! IAC's popular full-size laminated versions of the 2013 U.S. immunization schedules. Order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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Immunization Schedules web section offers quick access to child, teen, and adult schedules for 2013
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CDC publishes report on 2009 varicella death of an unvaccinated, previously healthy Ohio adolescent
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?"; eight translations are available
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IAC updates four staff-education materials on pneumococcal vaccination
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IAC's screening checklists for influenza vaccination contraindications are now available in Spanish
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IAC updates two hepatitis B handouts, one for parents of adopted children, another for young adults with chronic hepatitis B infection
Featured Resources
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Download a colorful adolescent immunization brochure from King County, WA
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on human contact with oral rabies vaccine baits in Ohio in 2012
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CDC publishes report on evaluating surveillance of global polio eradication in 2011–12
Conferences and Meetings
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New York Academy of Sciences' May 17 symposium on HIV/AIDS will include an update on vaccine trials

Issue 1050: April 9, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1050
April 9, 2013
Top Stories
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CDC provides information regarding human infection with novel avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China
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IAC Spotlight! Reminder to consider using IAC’s newest educational materials for patients and staff
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CDC publishes two corrections to the U.S. immunization schedule for children and teens age 0 through 18 years
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Coming later in April: National Infant Immunization Week and World Immunization Week
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April is STD Awareness Month
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "It's Federal Law!" and "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
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IAC updates "Immunizations for Babies"; Spanish, French, and Turkish translations are available
Vaccine Information Statements
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VIS for PCV13 now available in Armenian, Cambodian, Farsi, Hmong, Korean, and Tagalog
Featured Resources
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HPV articles educate minority women and parents of preteens about cervical cancer and importance of HPV vaccination
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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March issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases course planned for June 12–13 in Omaha
Conferences and Meetings
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Archived video broadcast and slide sets from the February 2013 ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1049: April 3, 2013

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IAC Express Special Edition - Shop IAC: Issue 1049
April 3, 2013
Top Stories:
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2013 U.S. child/teen and adult immunization schedules—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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Now's a great time to place an order for the Immunization Techniques DVD and IAC's personal patient record cards! For greater discounts, make bulk purchases!

Issue 1048: April 2, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1048
April 2, 2013
Top Stories
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CDC study indicates vaccines recommended for young children during the first two years of life do not increase the risk of autism
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CDC publishes report on measles outbreaks after importation
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CDC publishes report on three cases of congenital rubella syndrome in the U.S.
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CDC publishes report on outbreak of severe respiratory disease in an assisted living facility
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ACOG publishes committee opinion regarding integrating immunizations into practice
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IAC Spotlight! Where you'll find books and periodicals for reference and reading
Vaccine Information Statements
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VISs for MMR, varicella, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines now available in Hindi
Featured Resources
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AAP and ACOG publish 7th edition of Guidelines to Perinatal Care
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Education and Training
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Hepatitis B Foundation to offer webinar on liver cancer and hepatitis C on April 3
Conferences and Meetings
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Iowa Immunization Conference scheduled for June 12-13 in Des Moines

Issue 1047: March 26, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1047
March 26, 2013
Top Stories
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CDC publishes ACIP recommendations for prevention and control of meningococcal disease
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Pediatric influenza deaths in 2012–13 stand at 105; about 90 percent of those who died were not vaccinated
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National Infant Immunization Week is April 20–27; be sure to check out CDC's new promotional materials
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Are you planning an activity for National Infant Immunization Week? CDC would like to know about it!
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IAC Spotlight! Eight more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its standing orders templates for administering Tdap and Td vaccines
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IAC's "Cocooning Protects Babies" handout now includes information about giving Tdap with each pregnancy
Vaccine Information Statements
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VIS for PCV13 now available in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese
Official Releases and Announcements
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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issues new vaccination recommendations for men at risk of contracting meningitis
Featured Resources
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The History of Vaccines, a new book for teens, traces the development of vaccines from the late 1700s to today
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CDC's adult vaccine prescription pads available for downloading and ordering
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Education and Training
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Vaccine Education Center posts archive of Dr. Paul Offit’s March 13 webinar
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CDC adds module on hepatitis A vaccine to its "You Call the Shots" training course

Issue 1046: March 19, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1046
March 19, 2013
Top Stories
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U.S. Department of Justice settles with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey over discrimination against people with hepatitis B
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CDC confirms recent rabies death in Maryland organ transplant recipient
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Measles & Rubella Initiative announces that more than 700 million children in 49 countries are to be vaccinated against measles and rubella by 2020
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Compelling videos featured each week on the vaccineinformation.org home page, IAC's newly launched website for the public
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its guides to contraindications and precautions
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Four popular handouts for healthcare professionals and their patients now available in Turkish
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Nominations and Awards
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March 25 is new nomination deadline for the National Adult and Influenza Vaccine Summit's 2013 Immunization Excellence Awards

Issue 1045: March 12, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1045
March 12, 2013
Top Stories
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Reminder: February issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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Dr. William L. Atkinson receives the United States Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal
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NVAC Report highlights the critical role the federal Section 317 Immunization Program plays in sustaining the nation's vaccine infrastructure
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New York State law requires hospitals to offer and provide Tdap vaccination to parents and caregivers of newborns
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Vaccineinformation.org, IAC's newly launched website for the public, offers the basics on vaccines and vaccination
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CDC publishes a summary of the February 2013 ACIP meeting
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IAC clarifies an "Ask the Experts" answer that appeared in the March 6 issue of IAC Express
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April 24 is World Meningitis Day
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its educational piece titled "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements"
Vaccine Information Statements
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CDC releases updated VIS for PCV13 vaccine; additional document available for providers
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC reports that U.S. rabies vaccine supply remains restricted
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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New CDC infographic shows parents and parents-to-be the three ways to protect infants against pertussis
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CDC posts updated vaccine price lists for pediatric/VFC vaccines and adult vaccines
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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February issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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CDC's March 21 NetConference to cover adult immunization, Tdap vaccine recommendations for pregnant women, and the 2013 child/adolescent immunization schedule
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MMWR announces the Epidemiology in Action course will be held in Atlanta on June 3–14
Conferences and Meetings
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2013 California Immunization Coalition Summit scheduled for April 14–15 in Los Angeles

Issue 1044: March 6, 2013

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March 6, 2013
Questions and Answers:
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Q: I understand that ACIP recently changed its definition of evidence of immunity to measles, rubella, and mumps. Please explain.
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Q: What are the new provisional ACIP recommendations for use of immune globulin (IG) for measles post-exposure prophylaxis?
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Q: Please describe the new provisional ACIP recommendations for the use of MMR vaccine in people who are HIV-infected.
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Q: Some single-dose pre-loaded vaccines come with an air pocket in the syringe chamber. Do we need to expel the air pocket before vaccinating?
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Q: Is it recommended to use a new alcohol swab to cleanse the skin before administering a vaccine, or can we swab the skin with the same alcohol swab that we used to wipe off the stopper on the vial?
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Q: I have a 45-year-old patient who is traveling to Haiti for a mission trip. She doesn’t recall ever getting an MMR booster (she didn’t go to college and never worked in health care). She was rubella immune when pregnant 20 years ago. Her measles titer is negative. Would you recommend an MMR booster?
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Q: A nursing student received 2 valid, documented doses of varicella vaccine. For whatever reason, she subsequently had a titer drawn. The titer was negative. Do you recommend revaccination with 2 doses of varicella vaccine?
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Q: If a patient is not able to receive rotavirus vaccine orally, can we give it through a G-tube?
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Q: What vaccines can we safely give to an infant or older child who has a sibling undergoing treatment for leukemia?
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Q: If the lymph nodes under a patient’s arm were surgically removed, should we avoid giving vaccines in that arm?
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Q: An employee is currently taking prophylactic acyclovir daily to prevent herpes type 2 recurrent infection. Can she receive zoster vaccine?
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Q: Is it safe for a pregnant healthcare worker to administer zoster (shingles) vaccine?
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Q: We inadvertently reconstituted a vaccine with the wrong diluent and administered the vaccine. By the time we realized our error, the patient had already left the clinic. Do we need to revaccinate the patient? If so, when should we do it?
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Q: An adult came to our office for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Tdap, and influenza vaccination. Afterward, it appeared that we did not record influenza vaccination on her chart. When questioned, the patient said she thought she got all four shots. Should we give her another dose of influenza vaccine or assume we gave it as intended?

Issue 1043: March 5, 2013

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March 5, 2013
Top Stories
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Reminder: February issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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Vaccineinformation.org, IAC's newly launched website for the public, presents vaccination schedules arranged by age group
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"The Story of Immunization" is the focus of the 2013 special edition of South Dakota Medicine 
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Dr. Art Caplan makes the moral case for mandatory influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel
IAC Handouts
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IAC's screening checklists for vaccine contraindications are now available in Hmong
Vaccine Information Statements
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Pediatric multi-vaccine VIS now available in Armenian, Cambodian, Farsi, Hmong, Korean, and Tagalog, in addition to several other languages
Featured Resources
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Influenza continues to spread and is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles
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CDC publishes report on 2012 transmission of vaccinia virus after sexual contact with a smallpox vaccinee
Nominations and Awards
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Reminder: March 15 is the nomination deadline for the National Influenza Vaccine Summit's 2013 Immunization Excellence Awards
Education and Training
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Vaccine Education Center plans March 13 webinar on current vaccine issues

Issue 1042: February 28, 2013

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February 28, 2013
Questions and Answers:
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Q: I keep hearing about changes to vaccine storage and handling recommendations. Why is CDC making these changes? And how can I make sure I am up to date with all the newest information?
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Q: Is it still acceptable to use combination household units for storing vaccines?
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Q: What temperature is considered a temperature excursion on refrigerated vaccine? Frozen vaccine?
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Q: What are the new ACIP recommendations for vaccinating pregnant women with Tdap?
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Q: If a woman did not receive Tdap during pregnancy, and it is uncertain whether she received a dose of Tdap prior to her pregnancy, should she receive a dose of Tdap postpartum?
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Q: I have an adult patient with controlled epilepsy who wishes to receive the Tdap vaccine. May I vaccinate him?
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Q: A 7-year-old who needed a tetanus shot for wound management came into our emergency department. My question is, if a child has received the complete 5-dose series of DTaP but has never had Tdap, should the child receive Tdap or Td for wound management?
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Q: What are the new ACIP recommendations for use of MenHibrix, the new combination meningococcal Groups C and Y and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine?
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Q: Is fainting after the first or second dose of HPV vaccine a contraindication to administering subsequent doses?
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Q: How soon after taking prednisone for an asthma attack can a child receive a flu shot?
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Q: We inadvertently administered an adult dose (0.5 mL) of influenza vaccine to an 8-month-old infant. Does this child need the second dose?

Issue 1041: February 26, 2013

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February 26, 2013
Top Stories
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New! February 2013 issue of Vaccinate Adults now online
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Reminder: February 2013 issue of Needle Tips available online
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CDC publishes updated recommendations for use of Tdap in pregnant women
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New! Vaccineinformation.org offers information on vaccine-preventable diseases, including those associated with international travel
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Correction: IAC corrects error in an "Ask the Experts" answer in the February 2013 issue of Needle Tips
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IAC Spotlight! Eleven more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates patient Q&A handouts on polio and Hib
Featured Resources
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Join Voices for Vaccines! Add your name to the membership list of this newly launched pro-vaccine organization!
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Influenza continues to spread and is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles
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CDC publishes interim adjusted estimates of influenza vaccine effectiveness
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CDC publishes update on U.S. influenza activity
Conferences and Meetings
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Idaho Immunization Program to sponsor Shot Smarts conference in three locations in May

Issue 1040: February 19, 2013

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February 19, 2013
Top Stories
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New! February 2013 issue of Needle Tips now online
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IAC revises its two most popular staff educational materials, Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization and Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization
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New! Vaccineinformation.org offers personal testimonies on vaccine-preventable diseases, organized by age group and disease
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Clinicians: The Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS) can help you find influenza vaccine
Featured Resources
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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases relaunches its adolescent vaccination website
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Influenza continues to spread and is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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Hepatitis B and C educational postcards available in Pacific Islander languages
Journal Articles
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CDC publishes article about chronic hepatitis B and C virus infection reporting in Michigan
Education and Training
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CDC adds modules on vaccine storage and handling and the VFC program to its "You Call the Shots" training course

Issue 1039: February 12, 2013

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February 12, 2013
Top Stories
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IAC welcomes Dr. Litjen (L.J) Tan as chief strategy officer
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New! Vaccineinformation.org Video Library offers a searchable collection of almost 100 videos about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of immunization
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At least nine polio vaccine health workers killed in Nigeria
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Clinicians: The Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS) can help you find influenza vaccine
Featured Resources
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CDC launches new video, infographic, and PSAs
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Influenza continues to spread and is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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California VFC program's flyer encourages late-season influenza vaccination
Nominations and Awards
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CDC requests nominations for Childhood Immunization Champion Awards
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National Influenza Vaccine Summit is accepting nominations for its 2013 Immunization Excellence Awards by March 15
Conferences and Meetings
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Iowa Immunization Conference scheduled for June 12-13 in Des Moines

Issue 1038: February 5, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1038
February 5, 2013
Top Stories
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Reminder: IAC launched a major redesign of www.vaccineinformation.org, its website for the public
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FDA approves expanded age indication for use of Prevnar 13 to include children and teens age 6 through 17 years
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CDC holds press telebriefing on U.S. adult vaccination rates
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CDC publishes report on noninfluenza vaccination coverage among U.S. adults in 2011
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Clinicians: The Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS) can help you find influenza vaccine
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its staff-education piece "Pneumococcal Vaccines—CDC answers your questions"
Featured Resources
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Influenza continues to spread and is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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Infographic shows parents how the effectiveness and safety of childhood vaccines are ensured
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CDC's newly launched Tetanus web section offers information for professionals and the public
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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January issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC's QuickStats shows percentage of adults age ≥65 years who ever received pneumococcal vaccine by race/ethnicity
Education and Training
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February 13 webinar to present CDC's promotional resources for 2013 National Infant Immunization Week
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CDC schedules February 19 webinar on reducing HPV-related cancers through vaccination
Conferences and Meetings
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Important: CDC postpones 46th National Immunization Conference until spring 2014
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Conference on Options for the Control of Influenza planned for September 5–10 in Cape Town, South Africa

Issue 1037: January 29, 2013

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January 29, 2013
Top Stories
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“Vaccine Information You Need”: A great immunization website for the public!
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2013 U.S. Recommended Immunization Schedules for people age 0—18 years and adults age 19 years and older are now available
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CDC publishes recommendations for infant meningococcal vaccination with Hib-MenCY-TT
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Vaccines that use thimerosal as a preservative are exempted from international treaty that curbs mercury releases and emissions
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HealthMap Vaccine Finder lets public find provider locations that administer a range of adult vaccinations
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CDC publishes report on noninfluenza vaccination coverage among U.S. adults in 2011
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Clinicians: The Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS) can help you find influenza vaccine
Featured Resources
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CDC posts influenza information for clinicians who care for older adults; also posts the FluView Update for January 13–19
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ACOG posts algorithm for assessing and treating pregnant women for influenza like illness
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Influenza is spreading and serious, and vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on progress made in U.S. immunization information systems in 2011
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CDC's surveillance of foodborne disease outbreaks includes information on hepatitis A
Conferences and Meetings
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Minutes of the October 2012 ACIP meeting now online
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Meeting on therapeutic vaccines for reprogramming immunity to infectious diseases, allergy, and cancer is planned for March 25–27 in Annecy, France

Issue 1036: January 22, 2013

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January 22, 2013
Top Stories
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Institute of Medicine publishes report on the childhood immunization schedule and safety
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CDC holds press telebriefing on the 2012–13 influenza season and posts the FluView Update and new resources for clinicians
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Clinicians: The Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS) can help you find influenza vaccine
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CDC issues health advisory for clinicians on recommendations for influenza antiviral medications
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CDC publishes early estimates of effectiveness of 2012–13 influenza vaccine
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American College of Physicians approves policy recommending immunization for all healthcare providers
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IAC Spotlight! Reminder to consider using IAC’s newest educational materials for patients and staff
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FDA approves a seasonal influenza vaccine that's made using a novel manufacturing technology
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates and redesigns its adult screening questionnaire "Do I Need Any Vaccinations Today?"
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC seeks a director for the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB
Featured Resources
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Influenza is spreading and serious, and vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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AAP announces its Pediatric Resident Video Challenge; submissions are due February 25
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on the global control and elimination of measles during 2000–2011
Education and Training
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CDC NetConference "Seasonal Influenza Special Event" scheduled for January 24

Issue 1035: January 15, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1035
January 15, 2013
Top Stories
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CDC holds press briefing on the 2012–13 influenza season and posts new resources for healthcare providers
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State of New York and Boston declare health emergencies in response to surge of influenza cases
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Clinicians: The Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS) can help you find influenza vaccine
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CDC publishes early estimates of effectiveness of 2012–13 influenza vaccine
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Influenza is spreading and serious, and vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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NACCHO calls for mandatory influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel
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IAC Spotlight! Five more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
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Voices for Vaccines helps parents speak up for immunization
Vaccine Information Statements
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Translations of the pediatric multi-vaccine VIS in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese now available

Issue 1034: January 8, 2013

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IAC Express: Issue 1034
January 8, 2013
Top Stories
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
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New York City recommends meningococcal vaccination for certain men who have sex with men
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IAC Spotlight! Hundreds of images/photos related to vaccination and VPDs
IAC Handouts
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New staff-education piece: "Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations for Children and Adults by Age and/or Risk Factor," along with an updated "Pneumococcal Vaccines—CDC answers your questions"
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New parent handout: "Vaccinations for Infants and Children, Age 0–10 Years"
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IAC takes a fresh approach in its handout for adolescents “Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens, Age 11–19 Years”
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New patient handout: "Vaccinations for Adults with Diabetes"
Featured Resources
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Influenza is spreading and serious, and vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients

Issue 1033: January 2, 2013

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January 2, 2013
Top Stories
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Nine polio vaccine health workers killed in Pakistan in December 2012
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Institute for Safe Medication Practices launches Vaccine Error Reporting Program
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FDA approves Fluarix (GSK) as the second quadrivalent influenza vaccine
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2013 U.S. Recommended Immunization Schedules for both children and adults to be published online on January 28
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IAC Spotlight! HPV-related videos
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Meningococcal Vaccination Recommendations by Age and/or Risk Factor"
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IAC's two screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines now available in seven languages
Featured Resources
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists offers toolkits for influenza and Tdap immunization
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The Gerontological Society of America has resources on improving adult vaccination rates
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California's one-page fact sheets are a quick way to get information about a host of childhood and teen vaccines
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CDC posts new resources on pertussis and other VPDs
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles
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December 2012 issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now availablee
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Measles & Rubella Initiative's e-newsletter reports on global measles and congenital rubella syndrome
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CDC publishes report on serogroup A meningococcal conjugate vaccine coverage in Burkina Faso
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Meningitis surveillance in Burkina Faso and Mali before serogroup A meningococcal conjugate vaccine was introduced
Education and Training
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Archive of December 13, 2012, Current Issues in Immunization NetConference offers free CE credit
Conferences and Meetings
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Archived video broadcast of the October 2012 ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1032: December 18, 2012

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December 18, 2012
Top Stories
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Happy holidays from all of us at IAC!
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IAC welcomes Dr. William Atkinson as associate director for immunization education
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AAP and WHO concur that a UN committee's proposal to remove thimerosal from vaccines would put global immunization efforts at risk
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AAP's Red Book Online issues special alert about an erratum to AAP's 2012–13 Influenza Policy Statement
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IAC Spotlight! Ten vaccine-related slide set presentations available from IAC, CDC, and other trusted sources
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its professional-education resource "Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them"
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IAC updates, redesigns, and renames its template "Notification of Vaccination Letter"
Featured Resources
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CDC website has a huge compendium of resources for promoting childhood vaccination
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Vial mix-up chart pictures the vials and packaging for various Tdap and DTaP vaccine products
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please vaccinate your patients
Journal Articles
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CDC publishes article on establishing surveillance networks for acute meningitis and encephalitis syndromes in Bangladesh, China, and India
Education and Training
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Free CE credit available for viewing CDC's video on unsafe injection practices
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Clinical Vaccinology course scheduled for Chicago on March 8–10; early registration ends on January 21

Issue 1030: December 11, 2012

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IAC Express: Issue 1030
December 11, 2012
Top Stories
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CDC publishes provisional ACIP recommendations for use of Tdap in pregnant women
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CDC publishes provisional ACIP recommendations for prevention of measles, rubella, congenital rubella syndrome, and mumps
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IAC Spotlight! Collection of practical and clinically relevant journal articles
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its "After the Shots" handout to include important information from the FDA about acetaminophen products for infants and children
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center's new video about meningococcal disease is targeted to college students
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CDC develops handout to help adults determine what vaccines they may need
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please vaccinate your patients
Journal Articles
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CDC reports on 2011 mumps outbreak on a California university campus
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CDC publishes update on global influenza activity
Conferences and Meetings
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Save the date: 2013 National Immunization Conference to be held June 3–6 in Atlanta

Issue 1029: December 4, 2012

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December 4, 2012
Top Stories
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CDC announces December 2–8 is National Influenza Vaccination Week
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New and important: CDC releases its Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit and related resources
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IAC Spotlight! Twelve more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
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CDC to present a December 13 NetConference on what's new in preventing measles, mumps, and rubella
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CDC releases digital press kit on the impact of unsafe injection practices
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statement (VISs)" and "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements"
Official Releases and Announcements
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December 21 is the deadline to submit funding proposals for evidence-based HPV and adult immunization projects
Featured Resources
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Looking for a good laugh? Canadian comedian Rick Mercer makes a fast-paced, accurate pitch for getting a flu shot
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please vaccinate your patients
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The Joint Commission issues "Improving Patient and Worker Safety" monograph

Issue 1028: November 27, 2012

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IAC Express: Issue 1028
November 27, 2012
Top Stories
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FDA approves first seasonal influenza vaccine manufactured using cell culture technology
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IAC Spotlight! Influenza handouts for patients and staff
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Reminder: Be sure to register for CDC's November 29 NetConference on vaccine storage and handling
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates patient handout "Pneumococcus: Questions and Answers"
Featured Resources
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please vaccinate your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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MMWR prints errata to measles information published in "Final 2011 Reports of Nationally Notifiable Infectious Diseases"
Education and Training
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Reminder: Families Fighting Flu offers November 29 webinar to teach moms and moms-to-be how to protect themselves and their children from influenza
Conferences and Meetings
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ACIP meeting scheduled for Atlanta on February 20–21, 2013; registration deadline is February 4

Issue 1027: November 20, 2012

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IAC Express: Issue 1027
November 20, 2012
Top Stories
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National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 2–8; CDC makes a multitude of resources available
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Bulk quantities of pocket guides for influenza, pneumococcal, Tdap, and zoster vaccines are available—FREE!—from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit and IAC
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Dr. Chesley Richards named director of NCIRD's Immunization Services Division
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IAC Spotlight! Newly developed educational materials for patients and staff on immunize.org
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Recommendations for Pneumococcal Vaccine Use in Children and Teens"
IAC Web Sections
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IAC updates online Ask the Experts Q&A web section on pneumococcal disease and vaccines
Vaccine Information Statements
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CDC issues updated multi-vaccine VIS
Official Releases and Announcements
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AAP announces that the Red Book Online now includes full text of the new Spanish 2012 Red Book
Featured Resources
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please vaccinate your patients
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CDC launches new website on Haemophilus influenzae disease
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CDC's influenza iPad app for healthcare professionals is available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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October issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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Register soon for CDC's November 29 NetConference on vaccine storage and handling
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Families Fighting Flu offers free November 29 webinar to teach moms and moms-to-be how to protect themselves and their children from influenza
Conferences and Meetings
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CDC posts presentation slides from the October 24–25 ACIP meeting and publishes brief meeting update
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November 30 is the deadline for coalitions to apply to host the 2014 National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions
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CDC announces the Annual Conference on Vaccine Research will be held in Baltimore on April 22–24, 2013

Issue 1026: November 14, 2012

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November 14, 2012
Top Stories:
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Now's a great time to buy IAC's top-quality products, especially if you need to spend year-end dollars. Make bulk purchases for great discounts!
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Please consider a contribution to support IAC's work

Issue 1025: November 13, 2012

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IAC Express: Issue 1025
November 13, 2012
Top Stories
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MMWR announces fourth annual World Pneumonia Day was observed on Monday, November 12
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IAC Spotlight! Translations of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) on immunize.org
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Influenza: Questions and Answers"
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center publishes new materials on the immunization schedule; updates three existing resources
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please vaccinate your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes guidance for preventing and controlling certain infectious diseases—including viral hepatitis—in illicit drug users
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CDC reports on recent progress Nigeria made toward eradicating poliomyelitis

Issue 1024: November 6, 2012

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November 6, 2012
Top Stories
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Reminder: October 2012 issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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Spotlight on immunize.org: Six more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
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Educate adult patients about vaccines using CDC's broad assortment of resources
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CDC publishes report on routine vaccination coverage across the globe in 2011
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CDC publishes evaluation of 11 commercially available rapid influenza diagnostic tests
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its standing orders templates for administering HPV vaccine
IAC Web Sections
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IAC updates online Ask the Experts Q&A web section on influenza disease and vaccines
Featured Resources
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Reminder: Fourth edition of The Vaccine Handbook available
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HealthMap Vaccine Finder lets influenza vaccination providers list their clinics and lets public find influenza vaccination providers
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Education and Training
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VICNetwork schedules November 14 webinar on whooping cough

Issue 1023: October 31, 2012

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October 31, 2012
Questions and Answers:
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Q: Which formulations of influenza vaccines (i.e., nasal spray, intradermal, injectable high-dose, and injectable standard-dose) are recommend­ed for various age groups?
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Q: Can a clinic vaccinate children younger than age 3 years with a 0.25 mL dose of influenza vaccine taken from a multi-dose vial of Fluzone (TIV; sanofi)? The multi-dose vial contains thimerosal as a preservative.
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Q: In recommending influenza vaccination for people age 65 and older, does CDC prefer that healthcare professionals administer high-dose influenza vaccine or standard-dose influenza vaccine?
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Q: If a patient received a dose of influenza vaccine in June (e.g., for international travel), how long should the patient wait before getting vaccinated with the next season’s flu vaccine?
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Q: Can adolescents and adults who have been exposed to pertussis be vaccinated if they haven’t had a one-time dose of Tdap yet?
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Q: Should a person who received 2 doses of varicella vaccine be vaccinated with zoster vaccine when they turn 60?
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Q: Can we accept receipt of a single documented dose of zoster vaccine as proof of varicella immunity in a healthcare employee who has no other evidence of immunity?
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Q: I work in employee health. Several hospital employees have told me they have had chickenpox, but their titers show no antibodies. Should I offer varicella vaccination to them even though they insist they’ve had the illness?
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Q: Does the recommendation to administer hepatitis B vaccine to diabetics younger than age 60 extend to women with gestational diabetes?
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Q: I still am not clear about the need for testing if the hepatitis B vaccine series was completed many years ago—can you advise?
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Q: Should women who have not received HPV vaccine get Pap tests more often than women who have received HPV vaccine?
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Q: Is it acceptable practice to administer MMR, Tdap, and influenza vaccines to a postpartum mom at the same time as administering RhoGam?

Issue 1022: October 29, 2012

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October 29, 2012
Top Stories
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Reminder: October 2012 issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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ACIP votes to recommend that pregnant women receive Tdap vaccination during each pregnancy
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ACIP votes to recommend meningococcal vaccination for high-risk infants starting at age 2 months
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New: Sixth edition of Vaccines, the definitive vaccine textbook, now available for order
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Spotlight on immunize.org: subscribe to immunization-related email news services from CDC, AAP, VEC, and more
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CDC publishes information about two-dimensional vaccine barcoding
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its healthcare professional Q&A "Hepatitis B and Healthcare Personnel"
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IAC updates six standing orders templates for vaccine administration
Featured Resources
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California's new interactive training on conducting a vaccine inventory available to all
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MMWR iPad app available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on recent progress Chad made toward eradicating polio
Education and Training
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Medscape features CDC expert explaining new ACIP recommendations to give PCV13 to high-risk adults

Issue 1021: October 23, 2012

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IAC Express: Issue 1021
October 23, 2012
Top Stories
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New: October 2012 issue of Vaccinate Adults is now online
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Reminder: October 2012 issue of Needle Tips available online
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Spotlight on immunize.org: News and Information web section
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World Polio Day is October 24
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates Q&As on four diseases and vaccines: tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and hepatitis A
Featured Resources
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NACCHO's billing toolbox can help health departments bill third-party payers for immunization services
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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MMWR corrects error that appeared in August 31 report on vaccination coverage among teens age 13–17
Education and Training
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Vaccine Education Center plans November 14 webinar on current vaccine issues

Issue 1020: October 16, 2012

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October 16, 2012
Top Stories
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New! October 2012 issue of Needle Tips now online
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CDC publishes recommendations for use of PCV13 and PPSV23 in adults with immunocompromising conditions
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Rhode Island Department of Health adopts new influenza prevention regulations for healthcare personnel
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC in the News web section
IAC Handouts
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IAC develops new handout for families: "Cocooning Protects Babies"
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IAC updates "First Do No Harm: Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Policies for Healthcare Personnel (HCP) Help Protect Patients"
Featured Resources
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CDC releases FAQs about its interim vaccine storage and handling guidance document
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on vaccination recall letter study in Montana

Issue 1019: October 9, 2012

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October 9, 2012
Top Stories
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CDC makes important changes to its recommendations for vaccine storage and handling
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Spotlight on immunize.org: reminder to consider using IAC’s newest educational materials for patients and staff
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Shortage of Pentacel and Daptacel vaccines to continue throughout March 2013
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CDC publishes report on U.S.-acquired human rabies in which onset and diagnosis occurred abroad
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CDC publishes an update on U.S. and worldwide influenza activity during May 20–September 22, 2012
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CDC publishes report on recent progress Afghanistan and Pakistan made in eradicating poliomyelitis
IAC Handouts
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IAC's checklists for vaccine contraindications have all been updated
Official Releases and Announcements
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Minnesota Department of Health updates its Tdap recommendations to include 10-year-olds
Featured Resources
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CDC posts lots of resources to help immunization professionals promote influenza vaccination
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CMS's Provider Communication Group distributes information about Medicare to providers
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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September 2012 issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC corrects information published in the September 28 MMWR on influenza H3N2v hospitalizations
Education and Training
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CDC posts web-on-demand version of the August 16 broadcast of Immunization Update; CE credit available
Conferences and Meetings
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ACIP meeting scheduled for October 24–25 in Atlanta; registration deadline is Wednesday, October 10
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Missouri Immunization Conference planned for November 15–16 in St. Louis

Issue 1018: October 2, 2012

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October 2, 2012
Top Stories
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CDC publishes report on influenza vaccination of U.S. healthcare personnel during the 2011–12 influenza season
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Spotlight on immunize.org: eight more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
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CDC publishes report on influenza vaccination of pregnant women during the 2011–12 influenza season
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Press release and video of NFID's September 27 influenza press conference now online
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CDC publishes report on hospitalizations related to influenza A (H3N2)v in Ohio in 2012
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CDC's final state-level 2011–12 influenza vaccination coverage estimates are now online
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CDC publishes report on postvaccination serologic test results of infants exposed to hepatitis B virus at birth
IAC Handouts
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Updated "Vaccinations for Adults: You’re never too old to get immunized!" now available in seven languages
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC's Travelers' Health web section reports thousands of cases of measles in Europe
Featured Resources
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2012 Red Book mobile download available for Apple and Android users as part of Red Book Online subscription

Issue 1017: September 25, 2012

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September 25, 2012
Top Stories
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Spotlight on immunize.org: access influenza videos and public service announcements
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American Pharmacists Association offers videos about vaccine administration
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Actress Sarah Chalke spearheads American Lung Association's Faces of Influenza campaign
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Vote & Vax helps providers set up influenza vaccination clinics at or near polling places
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates seven educational materials related to preventing perinatal hepatitis B transmission
Official Releases and Announcements
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Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition releases five-year report on infant and child influenza immunization rates
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on vaccine-derived polioviruses worldwide
Education and Training
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Families Fighting Flu offers webinar on influenza
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NFID news conference on influenza and pneumococcal disease scheduled for September 27
Conferences and Meetings
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Minnesota Department of Health immunization conference to take place November 1–2

Issue 1016: September 18, 2012

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September 18, 2012
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CDC releases provisional ACIP recommendations for PCV13 use in adults with immunocompromising conditions
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American Academy of Pediatrics releases 2012–13 influenza policy statement
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Afghanistan vaccinates over 5.7 million children in combined measles and polio campaign
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's new Apps for Immunization web section
IAC Handouts
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New staff-education piece: "Influenza Vaccination of People with a History of Egg Allergy"
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on 2 cases of avian influenza A (H7N3) virus infection in Mexico
Education and Training
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Vaccine Education Center's September 12 webinar rescheduled for October 3
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Register soon for CDC's September 25 NetConference
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Clinical Vaccinology course to be held in Miami on November 2–4; early registration ends September 21

Issue 1015: September 11, 2012

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September 11, 2012
Top Stories
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC’S influenza handouts web section
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CDC publishes report on 2011 national, state, and local vaccination coverage among children age 19–35 months
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Reminder: August 2012 issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
IAC Handouts
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IAC corrects "Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2012–2013 Influenza Season"
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IAC's influenza screening questionnaires for contraindications now available in Spanish
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IAC updates 3 viral hepatitis handouts for the public, including "Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the differences"
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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August 2012 issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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Register soon for CDC's September 20 NetConference

Issue 1014: September 5, 2012

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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 1014
September 5, 2012
Questions and Answers:
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Q: Which children younger than age 9 years will need 2 doses of influenza vaccine in the 2012–13 influenza season?
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Q: What is the latest ACIP guidance on influenza vaccination and egg allergy?
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Q: Why do we vaccinate pregnant women against influenza when it is not recommended to vaccinate infants younger than age 6 months?
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Q: A child received a 0.25 mL dose of inactivated influenza vaccine (TIV) at age 34 months. She is scheduled to return for the second dose at age 36 months. Should she receive a 0.25 mL dose or a 0.5 mL dose?
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Q: Now that FDA has licensed Prevnar 13 (PCV13; Pfizer) for adults, does ACIP have recommendations for its use?
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Q: I am confused about which adults to vaccinate with Tdap vaccine and which product to use. Please help!
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Q: Who should get a second dose of Tdap vaccine?
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Q: If Cervarix (HPV2; GSK) is inadvertently administered to a male, does the dose need to be repeated with Gardasil (HPV4; Merck)?
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Q: If a healthcare worker does not have a history of varicella vaccination or disease but has had a clinically diagnosed case of shingles, does she or he still need varicella vaccination?
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Q: ACIP recommends that adolescents who receive the first dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) at age 13–15 years receive a one-time booster dose at age 16–18 years. Given how hard it is to get teens into a medical office, is it okay to give the doses close together if the opportunity arises? For example, if a patient got the first dose at age 15, and then came back for a sports physical at age 16, could we give the second dose of MCV4 then or should we try to space it out as far as possible (age 18)?
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Q: Can you switch brands of rabies vaccine to complete the 4-dose series?

Issue 1013: September 4, 2012

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September 4, 2012
Top Stories
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Reminder: August 2012 issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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CDC publishes report on 2011 national and state vaccination coverage among adolescents age 13–17
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CDC to expand efforts to promote HPV vaccination to physicians, teens, and parents
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CDC reports nation's first influenza H3N2v-associated death, as well as more cases and hospitalizations
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Study indicates children with neurologic disorders have high risk of death from influenza
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Spotlight on immunize.org: five more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
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HealthMap Vaccine Finder directs users to nearby locations that give influenza vaccinations
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Screening Questionnaire for Inactivated Injectable Influenza Vaccination" and "Screening Questionnaire for Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccination"
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IAC updates "Guides for determining the number of doses of influenza vaccine to give to children ages 6 months through 8 years during the 2012–2013 influenza season"
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Adults" and "Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccines to Children and Adolescents"
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IAC updates "Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2012–2013 Influenza Season"
Featured Resources
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FDA posts guidance on storing and using temperature-sensitive biological products during severe weather
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on measles outbreaks and transmission in the Horn of Africa during 2010–11
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2011 National Immunization Survey included households with only cell phone service

Issue 1011: August 28, 2012

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August 28, 2012
Top Stories
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New: August 2012 issue of Vaccinate Adults is now online
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Reminder: August 2012 issue of Needle Tips available online
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CDC updates influenza H3N2v case count; recommends those at high risk for influenza complications avoid swine barns and contact with pigs
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CDC publishes report on vaccination coverage among kindergartners during 2011–12 school year
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Spotlight on immunize.org: Visit "What's New at IAC"
Official Releases and Announcements
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"Leading by Example" initiative calls on healthcare, business, and community leaders to commit to influenza vaccination
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"Flu + You" campaign plans regional events to encourage older adults to get annual influenza vaccination
Education and Training
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Reminder: Vaccine Education Center plans September 12 webinar on current vaccine issues
Conferences and Meetings
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Texas Immunization Summit and Fall Fete scheduled for September 27–28 in Houston

Issue 1010: August 21, 2012

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August 21, 2012
Top Stories
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New: August 2012 issue of Needle Tips now online
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CDC publishes 2012–13 recommendations for prevention and control of influenza with vaccines
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CDC updates influenza A (H3N2v) case counts as of August 17 and posts new H3N2v information
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CDC publishes report in MMWR on evaluation of rapid influenza diagnostic tests for detection of H3N2v viruses
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CDC publishes recommendations for identifying chronic hepatitis C infection among people born during 1945–1965
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Spotlight on immunize.org: New! H3N2v influenza web section
Vaccine Information Statements
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VISs for 2012–13 influenza vaccine now available in up to 25 languages
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VIS for MMR vaccine now available in Indonesian
Official Releases and Announcements
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FDA approves the 2012–13 influenza vaccine formulation for manufacturers licensed to produce and distribute influenza vaccine in the United States
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CDC publishes final 2011 reports of nationally notifiable infectious diseases
Featured Resources
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Advocacy for Vaccines guide can help school nurses promote adult vaccination within the school community
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CDC updates its atlas of data on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs, and tuberculosis
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on evolution of varicella surveillance in selected U.S. states during 2000–2010
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Scanned 1952–1982 issues of MMWR available online

Issue 1009: August 14, 2012

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August 14, 2012
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CDC reports sharp increase in number of U.S. cases of influenza A (H3N2v) infections and releases information about human contact with pigs
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CDC posts information for clinicians about human infections with H3N2v virus
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CDC publishes MMWR Early Release about evaluation of rapid influenza diagnostic tests for detection of H3N2v viruses
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Spotlight on immunize.org: influenza section offers one-stop access to vaccination resources
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Reminder: CDC's August 16 Immunization Update will cover recent immunization developments
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates two handouts that advise patients with hepatitis C or HIV which vaccinations they need
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IAC updates "Meningococcal Vaccination Recommendations by Age and/or Risk Factor"
Official Releases and Announcements
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September 1 is application deadline for the Epidemic Intelligence Service's July 2013–June 2015 program
Featured Resources
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Pertussis Protection Campaign aims to increase Tdap vaccination of Minnesota's healthcare professionals
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American College of Physicians' Guide to Adult Immunization now available as a FREE App
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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July 2012 issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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Archived recording of VICNetwork's July 25 "Influenza Update" webinar now available
Conferences and Meetings
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Archived video broadcast of the June 2012 ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1008: August 7, 2012

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August 7, 2012
Top Stories
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CDC issues Health Advisory on increase in Influenza A(H3N2v) infections in three U.S. states
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CDC study indicates people who are regularly exposed to rabies virus can survive without vaccination
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month
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Spotlight on immunize.org: six more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates two staff-education pieces that show how to administer IM and SC vaccine injections
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IAC makes extensive revisions to its adult screening questionnaire "Do I Need Any Vaccinations Today?"
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IAC revises "Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal (PPSV23 and PCV13) Vaccine to Adults"
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IAC corrects error on its patient handout "Vaccinations for Adults: You're never too old to get immunized!"
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IAC updates a URL on its patient handout "Tips for Locating Old Immunization Records"
IAC Web Sections
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IAC updates online Ask the Experts Q&A section on diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines
Featured Resources
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New: CDC print materials encourage influenza vaccination among Native Americans and Alaska Natives
Education and Training
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Public Health Work's August 22 Immunization Strategies program offers free CE credit
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NCIRD Director Dr. Anne Schuchat to speak about preteen vaccination at VICNetwork's August 28 webinar
Conferences and Meetings
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American Public Health Association annual meeting planned for October 27–31 in San Francisco

Issue 1007: July 31, 2012

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IAC Express: Issue 1007
July 31, 2012
Top Stories
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's "Ask the Experts" Q&As give you the answers
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CDC's August 16 Immunization Update to cover the most recent and significant developments in immunization
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MMWR announces that July 28 was the observation of World Hepatitis Day
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CDC publishes report on 2012 influenza A(H3N2) outbreak among people and swine in Indiana
IAC Handouts
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New staff-education piece: "Meningococcal Vaccination Recommendations by Age and/or Risk Factor"
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IAC updates its patient handout "Vaccinations for Adults: You're never too old to get immunized!"
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO publishes Hajj travel requirements and report of Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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MMWR supplement presents CDC's vision for public health surveillance in the 21st century
Education and Training
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Vaccine Education Center plans September 12 webinar on current vaccine issues
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Clinical Vaccinology course scheduled for November 2–4 in Miami

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