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 …
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Issue 941: July 11, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 941
July 11, 2011
Table of Contents
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC launches major redesign of immunize.org
2.
FDA approves Boostrix for people age 65 years and older
3.
IAC updates "When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?" and "Checklist for Safe Vaccine Storage and Handling"
4.
New: 2012 edition of the Yellow Book--CDC's travel-health guide--now available
5.
IAC's Video of the Week explores the anti-vaccine movement in Australia
6.
IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
7.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
8.
CDC offers information on changes in health insurance laws
9.
"CDC Features" provides information about tetanus vaccination
10.
VICNetwork to host webinar on reaching communities of color on July 27
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Immunize Nevada to sponsor CDC's "Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases" course November 2-4 in Reno

Issue 940: July 5, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 940
July 5, 2011
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Spotlight on immunize.org: new home page and website design coming soon
2.
New: Spanish-language version of the 2011 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule available from CDC
3.
IAC's Video of the Week features Dr. Paul Offit discussing the history of the anti-vaccine movement
4.
CDC publishes report on multiple cases of measles after exposure during air travel in Australia and New Zealand
5.
Current Issues in Vaccines webinar, featuring Dr. Paul Offit, is available through August 23
6.
CDC's "Immunization Update 2011" live satellite broadcast and webcast scheduled for August 4
7.
CDC's "Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 2011" course now available in web-on-demand and DVD formats
8.
View a panel discussion about ACIP's decision-making process on vaccine recommendations in the context of cost-effectiveness data and a vaccine's value to society. Video is now streaming online.
9.
"CDC Features" encourages parents to make sure their children are up to date on their measles (and other) vaccinations
10.
June issue of CDC's Immunization Works email newsletter includes articles on global immunizations and more
11.
VISs for MMRV, yellow fever, and anthrax vaccines available in additional languages
12.
IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
13.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
14.
July 8 webinar is your chance to offer your ideas on the Division of Viral Hepatitis's national education campaign
15.
CDC publishes update on worldwide outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus during July 2009-March 201

Issue 939: June 27, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 939
June 27, 2011
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ACIP votes in favor of administering pertussis vaccine to pregnant women to protect infants from contracting the disease
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Decline in vaccine-preventable diseases called one of the decade's great global public health achievements
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Spotlight on immunize.org: information and resources to help you respond to parents about personal belief exemptions
4.
IAC's Video of the Week outlines a new framework for communicating with parents about vaccine safety
5.
VISs for PCV, HPV (Cervarix), and PPSV vaccines now available in additional languages
6.
IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch

Issue 938: June 23, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 938
June 23, 2011
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Official CDC Health Advisory: High Number of Reported Measles Cases in the U.S. in 2011--Linked to Outbreaks Abroad

Issue 936: June 20, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 936
June 20, 2011
Table of Contents
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MMWR reports on the settings in which U.S. adults received influenza vaccine during the 2010-11 influenza season
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IAC's Video of the Week features Dr. Eric Courchesne discussing the latest research findings on autism
3.
Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's Shingles (zoster) section offers one-stop access to vaccination information
4.
Minutes of the February 2011 ACIP meeting now online
5.
VISs for shingles vaccine and for Cervarix and Gardasil HPV vaccines now available in additional languages
6.
IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
7.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
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CDC publishes errata to its report on vaccination coverage among U.S. kindergartners during 2009-10
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2011 Illinois Immunization & Communicable Disease Conference set for August 8-9 in Normal, IL

Issue 935: June 13, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 935
June 13, 2011
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States, major cities, and counties across the nation report recent increases in measles cases
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Three states expand immunization requirements for school attendance
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ASTHO brief asserts that permissive state vaccine-exemption laws contribute to increasing spread of VPDs
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Spotlight on immunize.org: official releases from ACIP, CDC, FDA, WHO, and more
5.
IAC's Video of the Week features five short clips that answer parents' basic questions about immunization
6.
IAC makes major updates to "It's federal law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
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IAC updates its useful handout "Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them"
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Varicella and shingles vaccines should not be transported or stored at temperatures colder than -58 degrees F; do not use dry ice when transporting
9.
CDC publishes interim results of state-specific U.S. influenza vaccination coverage during August 2010-February 2011
10.
IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
11.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today!

Issue 934: June 6, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 934
June 6, 2011
Table of Contents
1.
CDC reports on vaccination coverage and vaccination exemption rates among U.S. kindergartners during 2009-10
2.
IAC's Video of the Week features a six-part series about Dr. Paul Offit's career in vaccine research
3.
IAC updates "After the Shots . . . What to do if your child has discomfort"
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's Meningococcal web section offers one-stop access to vaccination information
5.
CDC report summarizes U.S. influenza activity during the 2010-11 influenza season
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
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2011 North Carolina Immunization Conference scheduled for August 10-12 in Greensboro, NC
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2011 Illinois Immunization & Communicable Disease Conference set for August 8-9 in Normal, IL

Issue 933: May 31, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 933
May 31, 2011
Table of Contents
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CDC reports 118 measles cases across the U.S. in 2011, the highest number of cases reported for any January-May period since 1996
2.
CDC publishes recommendations for use of a booster dose of inactivated Japanese encephalitis vaccine
3.
CDC updates information on options for obtaining Japanese encephalitis vaccine for children
4.
American Pharmacists Association adopts a policy mandating influenza vaccination for pharmacy personnel; four more organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
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Spotlight on immunize.org: state immunization laws
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IAC's Video of the Week drives home the importance of being adequately vaccinated against measles
7.
IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
8.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
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New: CDC launches Preteen and Teen Vaccines website
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NFID offers two online training activities on pneumococcal disease--free CE credits available

Issue 932: May 25, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 932
May 25, 2011
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CDC reports 118 measles cases across the U.S. in 2011, the highest number of cases reported for any January-May period since 1996

Issue 931: May 24, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 931
May 24, 2011
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Now's a great time to order IAC's top-quality products, especially if you need to spend fiscal year-end dollars by June 30. For greater discounts, make bulk purchases!
2.
Please consider a contribution to support IAC's work

Issue 930: May 23, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 930
May 23, 2011
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Decline in vaccine-preventable diseases called one of the decade's great U.S. public health achievements
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FDA approves adenovirus type 4 and type 7 vaccine for use in military personnel ages 17 through 50 years
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Washington state law requires parents to get information on the benefits and risks of immunization
4.
IAC updates its patient-education handout "Reliable Sources of Immunization Information"
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IAC updates the provider-education handout "Need Help Responding to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents?"
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IAC's Video of the Week features "Crying Baby Symphony," a light-hearted look at babies leading healthier lives because of vaccination
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CDC offers a user-friendly child-and-teen vaccination schedule for parents
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC provides resources and vaccination information on hepatitis A and B
9.
ANA confers its April 2011 Immunity Award on Patricia Stinchfield, MS, RN, CPNP
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
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CDC's 2009 Surveillance Summary on the health status of minority communities includes information on influenza and pneumococcal vaccination
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VISs for hepatitis B and Td/Tdap vaccines now available in Indonesian

Issue 929: May 16, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 929
May 16, 2011
Table of Contents
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FDA licenses Fluzone Intradermal influenza vaccine
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HHS releases viral hepatitis action plan
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Spotlight on immunize.org: translations of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)
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IAC's Video of the Week provides information on diagnosing and preventing measles
5.
CDC's June 2 Net Conference will cover vaccinating people with altered immunocompetence and talking to parents about infant immunization
6.
CDC publishes "Summary of Notifiable Diseases, UnitedStates, 2009"
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
8.
CDC publishes report on tracking the progress toward global polio eradication during 2009-10
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VISs for MMR, varicella, polio, hepatitis B, DTaP, and Tdap/Td vaccines now available in Burmese
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World Vaccine Congress scheduled for October 10-13 in Lyon, France

Issue 928: May 9, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 928
May 9, 2011
Table of Contents
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Dr. Sharon G. Humiston joins the Immunization Action Coalition as Associate Director for Research
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Reminder: New issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
3.
Correction: IAC posts second correction for "Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Children and Teens"
4.
CDC issues new editions of the VISs for the HPV vaccines Gardasil and Cervarix
5.
IAC revises its two most popular educational pieces, "Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization" and "Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization"
6.
CDC offers resources in response to recently reported cases of imported measles
7.
Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's Measles web section offers one-stop access to vaccination information
8.
Cervical Cancer-Free America launched on May 5 in Washington, DC
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IAC's Video of the Week focuses on cervical cancer prevention and treatment
10.
Now in Spanish: 2011 U.S. immunization schedules for children/teens and 2011 recommended vaccinations for babies
11.
IAC updates "Don't be Guilty of These Errors in Vaccine Storage and Handling"
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IAC's patient screening questionnaire "Are You 11 to 19 Years Old?" now available in Spanish
13.
CDC's 2011 "Parent's Guide to Childhood Immunizations" and 2011 "Immunization Works" CD available for order
14.
IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
15.
National Influenza Vaccine Summit announces recipients of its 2011 Immunization Excellence Awards
16.
April issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
17.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
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Scheduled for May 19: State University of New York webcast on recognizing and correcting unsafe injection practices
19.
VICNetwork hosts "Speak Up! The 2011 Virtual Immunization Symposium" on May 25
20.
Now available: Abstracts, slides, and recordings of presentations made at the 2011 National Immunization Conference
21.
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
22.
CDC reports on hepatitis C virus infection among adolescents and young adults in Massachusetts
23.
Symposium on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment to be held in New York City on May 16
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NVHR's May 16 webinar to explore HHS's national strategy for preventing and treating viral hepatitis
25.
Conference on strategies to improve screening and treatment of chronic viral hepatitis to be held June 4-5 in Atlanta
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Guidelines for preventing disease associated with animals published in MMWR Recommendations and Reports

Issue 927: May 2, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 927
May 2, 2011
Table of Contents
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New: April 2011 issue of Vaccinate Adults is now online
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Reminder: April 2011 issue of Needle Tips available online
3.
IAC updates its "Checklist for Safe Vaccine Storage and Handling" and temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers in Fahrenheit and Celsius
4.
IAC updates online "Ask the Experts" Q&A sections related to diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, meningococcal, hepatitis B, and combination vaccines
5.
IAC updates its standing orders for administering meningococcal vaccine to children/teens and to adults
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Spotlight on immunize.org: Access the archive of IAC's "Ask the Experts" vaccine Q&As
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IAC's "Immunizations for Babies" now available in Spanish and six other languages
8.
CDC publishes surveillance summary on county-level trends in vaccination coverage among U.S. children ages 19-35 months during 1995-2008
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Correction: Link IAC Express gave to Pediatrics' May 2011 supplement on vaccine safety has expired; new active link now available
10.
IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
11.
IAC's Video of the Week features a mother's account of her infant son's pertussis death
12.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
13.
CDC publishes report on global rotavirus surveillance
14.
Many of PKIDs' May and June webinars focus on using social media to communicate immunization information
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Meeting on vaccines and immunotherapy for nosocomial infections is planned for September 26-28 in Annecy, France

Issue 926: April 25, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 926
April 25, 2011
Table of Contents
1.
New: April 2011 issue of Needle Tips is now online
2.
FDA expands Menactra meningococcal vaccine licensure to include infants and toddlers ages 9 through 23 months
3.
MMWR announces National Infant Immunization Week for April 23-30, 2011
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New: 12th edition of the Pink Book now available to order or download
5.
AAP offers free access to Pediatrics' May 2011 supplement on vaccine safety
6.
IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
7.
Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's pertussis web section offers one-stop access to vaccination information
8.
IAC's Video of the Week features an entertaining animated video that explains how vaccines work
9.
ACOG's routine screening recommendations include information on assessing patients' immunization status
10.
MMWR announces World Malaria Day for April 25
11.
CDC reports on opportunities for and challenges to malaria eradication
12.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
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Pennsylvania Immunization Conference scheduled for June 30 in Lancaster

Issue 925: April 18, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 925
April 18, 2011
Table of Contents
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Reminder: IAC has posted an important correction to its educational piece for healthcare professionals: "Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Children and Teens"
2.
CDC publishes report about a case of human rabies in Michigan in 2009
3.
Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's standing orders for vaccination
4.
IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
5.
Eleven new healthcare organizations have been added to IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety--bringing the total to more than 100!
6.
IAC's Video of the Week features magicians Penn and Teller making a strong visual case for immunization
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Use CDC's fact sheets to educate parents about the benefits and risks of vaccination
8.
National Infant Immunization Week starts on Saturday, April 23--be sure to add your activities to the CDC website
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Handout about safe injection practices is worth reviewing with your staff
10.
Scheduled for April 21: State University of New York webcast on improving teen immunization rates--CE credit available
11.
91 U.S. children have died from complications of influenza during the 2010-11 season--so please keep vaccinating
12.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
13.
ACIP meeting scheduled for June 22-23 in Atlanta; registration deadlines are in early June
14.
CDC publishes report on tracking the progress toward global polio eradication during 2009-10
15.
New Zealand National Immunisation Conference planned for August 19-20 in Rotorua; abstracts due May 10
13.
IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today!

Issue 924: April 12, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 924
April 12, 2011
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IAC has posted an important correction to its educational piece for healthcare professionals: "Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Children and Teens"

Issue 923: April 11, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 923
April 11, 2011
Table of Contents
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CDC website posts ACIP's provisional recommendations for use of Tdap vaccine among healthcare personnel
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APHA and AMDA issue position statements in support of mandating influenza vaccination for healthcare workers, joining seven other professional associations on IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
3.
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society adopts position statement regarding personal belief exemption from immunization mandates
4.
IAC's Video of the Week features a discussion between authors Paul Offit and Seth Mnookin on the challenges of communicating vaccine information
5.
CDC issues new edition of the VIS for yellow fever vaccine
6.
IAC updates its two professional educational-guidance handouts on medical management of vaccine reactions
7.
CDC reports on measles imported by returning U.S. travelers ages 6-23 months during 2001-11
8.
CDC reports on a measles outbreak in Hennepin County, Minnesota, during February-March 2011
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Spotlight on immunize.org: answers to frequently asked questions
10.
IAC updates online "Ask the Experts" Q&A section related to MMR vaccine
11.
Important update: CDC's April 21 Net Conference will cover ACIP's changes to the use of Tdap vaccine in adolescents and adults, as well as the general recommendations for combination vaccines
12.
CDC reports on an assessment of the completeness of reporting on perinatal hepatitis B infection in the U.S.
13.
Six updated IAC handouts now available in Turkish
14.
Proportion of deaths from influenza and pneumonia remains higher than expected, so please keep vaccinating!
15.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
16.
CDC reports on an assessment of influenza-like illness surveillance at the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2009
17.
Some of PKIDs' April and May webinars on using social media are related to immunization

Issue 921: April 4, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 921
April 4, 2011
Table of Contents
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All at IAC mourn the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Becky Payne
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CDC summarizes ACIP's recent votes on Tdap vaccination of healthcare workers, booster dose of Japanese encephalitis vaccine, and more
3.
American Nurses Association and eight other professional societies urge clinicians to follow CDC's new Tdap recommendations
4.
HHS announces launch of a new consumer-focused immunization website--www.vaccines.gov
5.
Minnesota Department of Health reports 15 confirmed cases of measles
6.
IAC updates its popular provider-education handout "Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations"
7.
IAC updates its "Do I Need Any Vaccinations Today?" adult patient screening questionnaire" and "Vaccine Handling Tips" for proper vaccine storage
8.
IAC's Video of the Week features Somali-language videos developed to educate Somali-American parents
9.
Spotlight on immunize.org: where you'll find information on upcoming immunization events and conferences
10.
National Infant Immunization Week is April 23-30; be sure to add your activities to the CDC website
11.
NCIRD announces National Immunization Conference will move to an every-other-year schedule; next conference to be held in Atlanta in 2013
12.
ACIP updates U.S. vaccine abbreviations
13.
77 U.S. children have died from complications of influenza during the 2010-11 season--so please keep vaccinating!
14.
March issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
15.
CDC publishes results of 2001-2008 U.S. tetanus surveillance
16.
CDC posts live meeting archive of the February ACIP meeting
17.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
18.
"Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines 2010" available in hard copy and electronic formats
19.
April is STD Awareness Month; young people urged to get tested
20.
MMWR publishes report on 2009-10 measles outbreaks in Africa and progress toward measles pre-elimination goal
21.
April is Autism Awareness Month
22.
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases course scheduled for September 27-28 in Tacoma
23.
Reminder: Minnesota Coalition for Adult Immunization's 20th annual conference to be held April 8

Issue 920: March 28, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 920
March 28, 2011
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FDA expands Zostavax vaccine age indications to include adults ages 50 through 59 years
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Spotlight on immunize.org: handy "Quick Links"
3.
IAC's Video of the Week reminds nurses and the public to keep their immunizations up to date
4.
IAC updates "Meningococcal: Questions & Answers"
5.
The Vaccine Education Center's "Parents PACK" website and newsletter give parents up-to-the minute information about vaccines
6.
CDC's April 21 Net Conference will cover general recommendations for combination vaccines
7.
Proportion of deaths from influenza and pneumonia remains higher than expected, so please keep vaccinating!
8.
World TB Day was observed on March 24; U.S. did not meet the national goal of eliminating TB by 2010
9.
CDC reports on U.S. trends in tuberculosis in 2010
10.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
11.
Iowa Immunization Conference planned for June 8-9 in Des Moines
12.
West Virginia Immunization Summit scheduled for June 9-10 in Charleston, WV

Issue 919: March 21, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 919
March 21, 2011
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"Vaccines and Your Child"--a new book to help parents separate fact from fiction
2.
Webinar on addressing parents' concerns about vaccines now available for viewing online
3.
MMWR publishes erratum related to the recommended schedule for people ages 7-18 years
4.
IAC develops new handout that can help individuals understand decisions in the Omnibus Autism Proceeding
5.
Spotlight on immunize.org: where you'll find hundreds of images/photos related to vaccination and vaccine-preventable diseases
6.
IAC's Video of the Week features Dr. Paul Offit discussing the BMJ disclosure of Andrew Wakefield's fraudulent research
7.
CDC offers user-friendly childhood vaccination schedule for parents
8.
Comments solicited on draft federal report about adult immunization
9.
CDC website posts presentation slide sets from the February ACIP meeting
10.
IAC updates "Hib: Questions and Answers" and "Polio: Questions and Answers"
11.
CDC corrects Binational Immunization Resource
12.
CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis offers new posters
13.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating!
14.
MMWR reports on progress toward interrupting wild poliovirus circulation in countries with reestablished transmission
15.
MMWR reports on polio outbreak in Republic of the Congo
16.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
17.
Minnesota Coalition for Adult Immunization's 20th annual conference to be held April 8
18.
2011 Ohio Immunization Conference scheduled for May 13 in Cleveland

Issue 918: March 16, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 918
March 16, 2011
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. child/teen and adult immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
2.
Now's a great time to place an order for the newly updated Immunization Techniques DVD and IAC's personal patient record cards! For greater discounts, make bulk purchases!

Issue 917: March 14, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 917
March 14, 2011
Table of Contents
1.
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of vaccine manufacturers
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IAC updates three immunization schedules for the public--one about babies, one about children and teens, and a third about 11-19-year-olds
3.
Spotlight on immunize.org: where you'll find links to local and state immunization coalitions
4.
National Infant Immunization Week to be observed April 23-30; CDC offers resources
5.
CDC publishes best practices on the use of PCR testing for pertussis diagnosis
6.
IAC's Video of the Week offers training on obtaining specimens for pertussis testing
7.
New report from Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota explores ways to improve the immunization rates of Minnesota's children and teens
8.
CDC offers the 2011 immunization schedules in new formats
9.
5 more U.S. children died from complications of influenza the first week of March, so please keep vaccinating!
10.
MMWR reports on two cases of Japanese encephalitis in children in the United States
11.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
12.
IAC corrects information in its article about the mobile devices for which "Shots 2011" software is currently available

Issue 916: March 7, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 916
March 7, 2011
Table of Contents
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The Joint Commission's Tdap monograph seeks to increase Tdap vaccination among adults and adolescents
2.
Spotlight on immunize.org: wealth of information on immunization topics
3.
IAC's Video of the Week gives kids tips on avoiding influenza
4.
55 U.S. children have died from complications of influenza during the 2010-11 season--so please keep vaccinating!
5.
IAC updates "Hepatitis A: Questions & Answers"
6.
New York Times' learning blog offers teachers a lesson plan on the history and biology of vaccines
7.
Reminder: March 11 is the deadline for regular-priced registration for the National Immunization Conference
8.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
9.
Epidemiology in Action course set for May 16-27 at Emory University in Atlanta
10.
MMWR publishes errata to varicella and hepatitis case counts published in the MMWR of January 7, 2011
11.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
12.
IAC corrects information in its article about the mobile devices for which "Shots 2011" software is currently available

Issue 915: February 28, 2011

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IAC Express: Issue 915
February 28, 2011
Table of Contents
1.
IAC's Video of the Week outlines steps the public can take to protect against influenza
2.
Spotlight on immunize.org: Unprotected People Reports provide more than 100 vaccine-preventable disease accounts
3.
Free "Shots 2011" software for mobile devices is now available for the new adult and child, teen, and catch-up immunization schedules
4.
WHO recommends influenza vaccine composition for the 2011-12 northern hemisphere influenza season
5.
Influenza is present in all 50 states, so please keep vaccinating!
6.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
7.
Minutes of the October 2010 ACIP meeting now online

Issue 914: February 22, 2011

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February 22, 2011
Table of Contents
1.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services releases National Vaccine Plan
2.
New handout for parents about vaccine safety now available
3.
MMWR reports on deaths from acute HBV infection associated with assisted blood glucose monitoring
4.
IAC's Video of the Week features Dr. Paul Offit on The Colbert Report
5.
IAC updates staff-education resources on vaccine contraindications and precautions
6.
Spotlight on immunize.org: top resources for communicating with parents about vaccines
7.
CDC Health Advisory Network notifies healthcare professionals about best practices for using PCR for diagnosing pertussis
8.
CDC releases training videos on pertussis specimen collection
9.
MMWR publishes report on U.S. influenza activity from December 12, 2010 to February 5, 2011
10.
CDC offers new patient education materials related to hepatitis B
11.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating!
12.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
13.
MMWR reports on potential transmission of viral hepatitis via stored blood vessels
14.
Reminder: NFID's Annual Conference on Vaccine Research to be held May 16-18 in Baltimore
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California Immunization Coalition Summit scheduled for April 18 in Los Angeles
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Virginia's Vaccine Update Conference to be held on May 6 in Richmond

Issue 913: February 14, 2011

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February 14, 2011
Table of Contents
1.
New: 2011 U.S. Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Ages 0 Through 18 Years now available
2.
Spotlight on immunize.org: "Immunization Schedules" web section offers quick access to child, teen, and adult guidance for 2011
3.
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology issues position paper in support of mandating influenza vaccination for healthcare workers
4.
IAC's Video of the Week features Bill Gates narrating "Vaccines Save Lives"
5.
CDC corrects and reposts the 11" x 17" version of the 2011 U.S. recommended adult immunization schedule
6.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating!
7.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
8.
Rotavirus vaccine VIS now available in Thai
9.
Check out PKIDs' March and April webinars on using social media

Issue 912: February 7, 2011

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February 7, 2011
Table of Contents
1.
New: 2011 U.S. Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule is now available
2.
FDA expands Menveo vaccine age indications to 2-55 years
3.
CDC launches new herpes zoster web section
4.
Spotlight on immunize.org: reminder to use IAC'S newly developed handouts and staff education materials
5.
IAC's Video of the Week features a hockey-themed immunization public service announcement
6.
IAC updates "Hepatitis A and B Vaccines: Be sure your patient gets the correct dose!" and "Vaccines with Diluents: How to use them"
7.
IAC's "Vaccinations for adults: You're NEVER too old for immunizations" now available in Spanish and nine other translations
8.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
9.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating!
10.
January issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available

Issue 911: January 31, 2011

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January 31, 2011
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1.
CDC issues new "General Recommendations on Immunization: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices"
2.
CDC issues updated recommendations for use of meningococcal conjugate vaccines
3.
Spotlight on immunize.org: quick access to ACIP recommendations
4.
IAC's Video of the Week explains how the GAVI Alliance's finance mechanisms raise funds to provide immunization services
5.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi pledge $100 million to purchase and deliver childhood vaccines to Pakistan and Afghanistan
6.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating!
7.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
8.
Register for the 2011 National Immunization Conference by February 18 to get the early-bird rate
9.
MMWR publishes report on a case of diphtheria-like illness in Idaho in 2010
10.
Rotavirus vaccine VIS now available in Karen language
11.
WHO publishes the December 2010 meeting report of the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety
12.
RWorld Vaccine Congress scheduled for April 11-14 in Washington, DC

Issue 910: January 24, 2011

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January 24, 2011
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1.
Reminder: New issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
2.
British Medical Journal wraps up a special series that exposes Andrew Wakefield's fraudulent research
3.
Salon retracts Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s report linking thimerosal to childhood neurological disorders
4.
FDA and CDC issue update on Fluzone influenza vaccine and VAERS reports of febrile seizures in children
5.
MMWR publishes CDC's recommendations for antiviral treatment and chemoprophylaxis of influenza infections
6.
Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's most popular handouts for patients offered in 12 languages
7.
IAC's Video of the Week teaches children how to protect themselves from influenza
8.
Rotavirus vaccine VIS now available in Spanish
9.
Studies in Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal's special supplement show rotavirus vaccines significantly reduce severe and fatal diarrhea in young children
10.
National Influenza Vaccine Summit is accepting nominations for its 2011 Immunization Excellence Awards through March 1
11.
IAC updates its "Notification of Vaccination Letter"
12.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating!
13
MMWR publishes report on self-reported cases of influenza-like illness in the U.S. during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic
14.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
15.
February 25 is the nomination deadline for the 2011 Natalie J. Smith, MD, Award
16.
VICNetwork hosts January 27 webinar on using storytelling to communicate the importance of vaccination

Issue 909: January 18, 2011

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January 18, 2011
Table of Contents
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New: January 2011 issue of Vaccinate Adults is now online
2.
Reminder: January 2011 issue of Needle Tips available online
3.
MMWR publishes ACIP's updated recommendations for the use of Tdap vaccine
4.
Check it out: IAC develops a timely new web page--"The Fraud Behind the MMR Scare"
5.
Wall Street Journal publishes Dr. Paul A. Offit's editorial on Andrew Wakefield's failed 1998 study
6.
Spotlight on immunize.org: More on Vaccinate Adults, including back issues and magazine viewer option
7.
IAC's Video of the Week explores the future of immunization
8.
IAC updates two of its most popular handouts, "Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations" and "Vaccinations for Adults: You're NEVER too old to get immunized!"
9.
IAC website posts an updated version of All Star Pediatrics' "Sample Vaccine Policy Statement"
10.
IAC updates two of its standing orders for administering vaccines to adults
11.
CDC's February 3 Net Conference to cover the recommended 2011 U.S. immunization schedules for children and adults
12.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating!
13
MMWR reports on the costs a county health department incurred in responding to a school-based pertussis outbreak in Omaha in 2008
14.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
15.
CDC's 2011 report on U.S. health disparities and inequalities includes a section on influenza vaccination coverage during 2000-2010
16.
CDC website posts interim guidance on the use of influenza antiviral agents during the 2010-11 influenza season
17.
MMWR reports on progress made in immunization information systems in the U.S. during 2009

Issue 908: January 10, 2011

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January 10, 2011
Table of Contents
1.
New: January 2011 issue of Needle Tips is now online
2.
British Medical Journal publishes article that exposes Wakefield paper as fraudulent
3.
IAC's Video of the Week features new CNN interview about vaccines and autism
4.
Just published: Dr. Paul A. Offit's new book, "Deadly Choices: How the Anti-Vaccine Movement Threatens Us All"
5.
FDA approves Gardasil for prevention of anal cancer
6.
Spotlight on immunize.org: More on Needle Tips, including back issues and the magazine viewer option
7.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating
8.
IAC updates "Quick Chart of Vaccine-Preventable Terms in Multiple Languages
9.
Free: Influenza posters and a DVD available for order from CDC
10.
American Lung Association releases report on influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates
11.
MMWR reports on public health response to rabid dog in animal shelter
12.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
13
Nominate a nurse for an ANA Immunity Award
14.
ACIP meeting scheduled for February 23-24 in Atlanta; registration deadlines are in early February
15.
Check out PKIDs' January and February webinars on using social media
16.
Reminder: Clinical Vaccinology Course set for March 4-6 in Chicag
17.
Vaccine World Summit India scheduled for March 1-3 in New Delhi

Issue 907: January 3, 2011

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January 3, 2011
Table of Contents
1.
IAC revises its two most popular handouts, "Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization" and "Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization"
2.
IAC updates standing orders for administering Td/Tdap to adults and to children ages 7 and older
3.
IAC's Video of the Week features personal accounts of women who have struggled with HPV and cervical cance
4.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating!
5.
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
6.
MMWR publishes report on U.S. influenza activity during October-December 2010
7.
Six VISs now available in Nepali

Issue 906: December 21, 2010

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  1. Read "Ask the Experts" Q&As on current immunization issues

Issue 905: December 20, 2010

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  1. Happy holidays from all of us at IAC
  2. HHS announces that Walgreens will donate $10 million in vouchers to vaccinate 350,000 people against influenza
  3. IAC's Video of the Week features a PKIDs' video of a mother's account of her family's struggle with pertussis
  4. Spotlight on immunize.org: Browse through the two-year archive of IAC's "Video of the Week" offerings
  5. IAC updates information on the popular handout "It's federal law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
  6. IAC's screening questionnaires for child/teen and adult contraindications and precautions to immunization are now available in Spanish and six other languages
  7. New IAC piece offers birthing hospitals sample text for admission orders for hepatitis B vaccination in newborn nursery
  8. Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating!
  9. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  10. CDC issues guidelines for preventing, diagnosing, and treating sexually transmitted diseases
  11. CDC offers clinicians guidance on using rapid influenza diagnostic tests during the 2010-11 influenza season
  12. "P.J. Gets Wise" adolescent immunization DVD available free to physicians' offices and health departments
  13. Many of PKIDs' January and February webinars on using social media are tailored to the needs of health communicators
  14. NFID's Conference on Vaccine Research scheduled for May 16-18; deadline for abstract submission is January 24
  15. Phacilitate's North American Vaccine Forum is set for January 24-26 in Washington, DC
  16. Meeting on creating a global collaborative network for vaccine safety studies is planned for March 28-30 in Annecy, France

Issue 904: December 13, 2010

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  1. MMWR publishes CDC's recommendations for preventing pneumococcal disease among infants and children
  2. February to be publication date for "Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule--United States, 2011" and "Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 Years--United States, 2011"
  3. New: CDC publishes an updated edition of the interim VIS for rotavirus vaccine
  4. Spotlight on immunize.org: most popular handouts for patients and staff
  5. Nine new healthcare organizations have been added to IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
  6. IAC's Video of the Week features Dr. Paul Offit discussing the new booster recommendations for meningococcal conjugate vaccine
  7. National Influenza Vaccine Summit is accepting nominations for its 2011 Immunization Excellence Awards through March 1
  8. IAC updates its handout for healthcare professionals about PPSV vaccination
  9. IAC updates three handouts that answer the public's questions about measles, mumps, and rubella
  10. Online course on vaccine safety and patient communication offers free CE credit to nurses who participate
  11. California's EZ-IZ e-learning website posts two training modules on vaccine storage
  12. November issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter presents information on California's pertussis outbreak and ACIP's October 2010 meeting
  13. CDC website posts the live meeting archive from the October ACIP meeting
  14. Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating!
  15. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  16. Register for the 2011 National Immunization Conference by February 18 to get the early-bird rate
  17. Clinical Vaccinology course scheduled for March 4-6 in Chicago
  18. MMWR publishes report on the progress India made toward polio eradication from January 2009 to October 2010

Issue 903: December 7, 2010

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Issue 902: December 6, 2010

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  1. It's National Influenza Vaccination Week: CDC's collection of resources will help you get the word out
  2. Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's Influenza web section offers one-stop access to influenza vaccination information
  3. Four states expand immunization requirements for school attendance
  4. IAC updates three handouts that answer the public's questions about tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis
  5. For National Influenza Vaccination Week, IAC's Video of the Week comprises a selection of influenza videos
  6. Do you tweet? Then help promote National Influenza Vaccination Week by participating in the NIVW Tweet-a-Thon
  7. CDC expert commentary on the safety of influenza vaccine offers clinicians free CME/CE credit
  8. NFID's Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition develops a ready-to-use program for communicating about childhood influenza immunization
  9. MMWR publishes report on seasonal and H1N1 influenza vaccination coverage of pregnant women during 2009-10 influenza season
  10. This may be your last chance to order bulk quantities of the National Influenza Vaccine Summit's FREE 2010-11 influenza vaccine pocket guides
  11. CDC's comprehensive summary of 2010-11 influenza antiviral medications is intended for clinicians
  12. HHS presents panel discussion for seniors and their caregivers as part of its "Know What to Do About the Flu" webcast series
  13. Healthy People 2020 is now available: Be sure to check out the Immunization and Infectious Diseases section
  14. CDC's STD surveillance report for 2009 includes statistics related to human papillomavirus

Issue 901: December 2, 2010

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  1. New DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch, updated in 2010
  2. Now's a great time to place an order for IAC's top-quality products! For greater discounts, make bulk purchases!

Issue 900: November 29, 2010

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  1. IAC's new professional-education handout explains how to use vaccines with diluents
  2. AAP fact sheet is updated with studies that refute any relationship between vaccines and autism
  3. IAC adds two English/Spanish warning signs to its vaccine storage-and-handling collection
  4. Spotlight on immunize.org: Visit "What's New at IAC"
  5. IAC's Video of the Week features a CDC expert commentary on the value of the recommendation for universal influenza vaccination
  6. Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating!
  7. December 5-11 is National Influenza Vaccination Week--be sure to submit your organization's event plans
  8. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  9. Bulk quantities of the 2010-11 influenza vaccine pocket guides are available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit
  10. PKIDs' December 14 webinar will be a case study of AAP's "Protect Tomorrow" public service campaign

Issue 899: November 22, 2010

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  1. New IAC handout presents scientific evidence that vaccines are unrelated to the development of autism
  2. IAC updates two influenza handouts, one on the importance of getting the whole family vaccinated against influenza, the other on warning signs of serious influenza infection
  3. Spotlight on immunize.org: One-stop access to all IAC's handouts for patients and staff
  4. Adult vaccination coverage estimates from the 2009 National Health Interview Survey are now online
  5. IAC's Video of the Week stresses the importance of hepatitis B testing for Asian Americans
  6. Article in the journal Pediatrics indicates influenza vaccination of pregnant women safely protects women and their infants
  7. Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating!
  8. December 5-11 is National Influenza Vaccination Week--special events are planned throughout the week
  9. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  10. Now online: Interim guidance on using influenza antivirals during 2010-11 influenza season
  11. Bulk quantities of the 2010-11 influenza vaccine pocket guides are available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit
  12. MMWR reports on survey results of U.S. syringe exchange programs in 2008
  13. MMWR reports on occupational transmission of Neisseria meningitidis in California in 2009
  14. View this excellent archived webinar on vaccine handling and storage and receive free CE credit
  15. CDC Features educates public on the safety of influenza vaccines
  16. New: CDC announces addition of 2010 influenza module to its "You Call the Shots" training course--free CE credit is available
  17. Free CE credit available for viewing archived webinar on malaria eradication

Issue 898: November 15, 2010

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  1. Spotlight on immunize.org: find essential resources for providing vaccination services
  2. IAC updates its two how-to handouts on administering vaccine injections
  3. IAC's Video of the Week focuses on the importance of influenza vaccination for pregnant women
  4. Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating!
  5. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  6. CDC's December 9 net conference to cover meningococcal conjugate vaccine and adult influenza vaccination
  7. CDC offers webinar on increasing influenza vaccination among people with chronic health conditions on November 18
  8. National Foundation for Infectious Diseases to host press conference about adult immunization on November 17
  9. New: University of Pittsburgh develops an adult immunization standing orders tool kit
  10. Bulk quantities of the 2010-11 influenza vaccine pocket guides are available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit
  11. For coalitions: 186 immunization coalitions have posted information on www.izcoalitions.org--is yours one of them?
  12. October issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter presents resources on pertussis disease and vaccine
  13. December 5-11 is National Influenza Vaccination Week--be sure to submit your organization's event plans
  14. TFAH report finds lower H1N1 influenza vaccination rates for minorities and higher hospitalization rates
  15. CDC website posts presentation slide sets from the October ACIP meeting
  16. CDC Features educates the public on vaccination's important role in preventing pneumonia
  17. The Asian Liver Center offers new Hmong-language brochure on hepatitis B and liver cancer
  18. San Francisco's social marketing campaign aims to increase awareness of the importance of adult immunization and of influenza vaccination

Issue 897: November 8, 2010

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  1. MMWR announces that November 12 is World Pneumonia Day
  2. IAC's Video of the Week is a PSA of Kevin McKidd--Grey's Anatomy star and World Pneumonia Day spokesperson
  3. American College of Physicians issues statement mandating influenza vaccination for healthcare workers, joining five other professional associations on IAC's Honor Roll For Patient Safety
  4. Spotlight on immunize.org: one-stop shop for official recommendations and information about vaccines
  5. Read pro-vaccine posts from the bloggers at Science-Based Medicine
  6. December 9 webinar to focus on a new model for communicating vaccine-safety information to parents
  7. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  8. CDC re-launches its rotavirus web section and publishes information about rotavirus vaccines and intussusception
  9. Bulk quantities of the 2010-11 influenza vaccine pocket guides are available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit
  10. MMWR publishes report on outbreaks following wild poliovirus importations in Europe, Africa, and Asia
  11. CDC publishes a large-print version of the 2010-11 VIS for injectable influenza vaccine
  12. VIS for PPSV vaccine now available in Korean
  13. PKIDs has seven upcoming webinars on using social media, many tailored to the needs of health communicators

Issue 896: November 1, 2010

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  1. IAC updates three handouts, including the highly popular child/teen screening questionnaire and adult screening questionnaire
  2. IAC's new handout presents evidence that parents who choose personal-belief exemptions for their children put others at risk for contracting vaccine-preventable diseases
  3. Bulk quantities of the 2010-11 influenza vaccine pocket guides are available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit
  4. IAC's Video of the Week stresses that getting vaccinated is the way we can keep each other healthy during influenza season
  5. Spotlight on immunize.org: Vaccine-related slide set presentations available from IAC, CDC, and others
  6. CDC Features presents a video on the importance of influenza vaccination for pregnant women
  7. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  8. WHO announces that current polio vaccination campaigns will immunize 72 million children in 15 African nations
  9. MMWR publishes report on global routine vaccination coverage in 2009
  10. Intended for refugees, Minnesota's "Understanding Vaccines" DVD presents its message in seven languages
  11. "Practice Efficiency & Business of Vaccines" CME conference will be held November 13 in Phoenix
  12. November 7 is abstract deadline for the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America's annual meeting

Issue 895: October 25, 2010

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  1. Bulk quantities of the 2010-11 influenza vaccine pocket guides are available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit
  2. IAC's Video of the Week, "Listen to Your Momma," encourages influenza vaccination
  3. Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's selection of practical and clinically relevant vaccine-related journal articles
  4. IAC updates "Hepatitis B: Questions and Answers"
  5. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  6. Here's a roundup of current influenza vaccination news from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit

Issue 894: October 18, 2010

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  1. AAP publishes recommendation for mandatory influenza immunization of all healthcare personnel
  2. Reminder: All doses of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine have expired
  3. Honor Roll updated with an AAP policy statement, NFID statement, healthcare institutions' mandatory influenza vaccination policies, and related editorials
  4. 2010-11 influenza vaccine pocket guides--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit
  5. MMWR publishes report on U.S. tetanus and pertussis vaccination coverage among adults in 1999 and 2008
  6. Spotlight on immunize.org: easy-to-access vaccine package inserts and contact information for vaccine manufacturers
  7. IAC's Video of the Week is a selection of videos of parents' accounts of losing a child to influenza
  8. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  9. MMWR publishes report on progress made worldwide toward controlling rubella and congenital rubella syndrome in 2009
  10. HHS presents panel discussion on pregnant women and influenza vaccination as part of its "Know What to Do About the Flu" webcast series
  11. MMWR announces the final vaccination coverage estimates for the 2009-10 influenza season
  12. IAC updates the patient screening questionnaire "Should You Be Tested for Hepatitis C?"
  13. PKIDs offers webinar on using social media to help educate the public, build community, and promote better health
  14. Influenza vaccine VISs now available in Amharic

Issue 893: October 11, 2010

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  1. MMWR publishes report on U.S. and worldwide influenza activity during June 13-September 25, 2010
  2. IAC's Video of the Week recounts the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's experience with employee influenza vaccine mandate
  3. Spotlight on immunize.org: Where you'll find current information on U.S. and international immunization organizations
  4. MMWR publishes report on seasonal influenza vaccination coverage among children ages 6 months-18 years during the 2009-10 influenza season
  5. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  6. History of Vaccines website offers a living chronicle of the compelling history of vaccination
  7. WHO announces composition of seasonal influenza vaccines for the 2011 southern hemisphere influenza season
  8. CDC updates information on supply of DTaP-IPV (Kinrix) vaccine
  9. VISs for shingles vaccine and MMRV vaccine now available in additional languages
  10. September issue of CDC's Immunization Works electronic newsletter now online
  11. Minutes of the June 2010 ACIP meeting now online
  12. PKIDs offers four new webinars on using social media
  13. Eurovaccine 2010 scheduled for December 10 in Stockholm

Issue 892: October 4, 2010

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  1. Google's Flu Vaccine Finder can help the public find locations for influenza vaccination
  2. MMWR publishes a report on a case of human rabies in Virginia in 2009
  3. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  4. Standardized injection site maps help everyone in the office use the same anatomic sites for each vaccine
  5. IAC's Video of the Week features a Medscape commentary on the new influenza vaccine guidelines for 2010-11
  6. Spotlight on immunize.org: where you'll find books and periodicals for reference and reading
  7. IAC updates two print pieces that answer the public's questions about varicella and pneumococcus
  8. HHS kicks off the first in a series of "Know What to Do About the Flu" webcasts
  9. Actress Julie Bowen joins the American Lung Association's Faces of Influenza campaign
  10. "CDC Features" educates the public about pertussis
  11. "P.J. Gets Wise" adolescent immunization DVD available free to physicians' offices and health departments
  12. Influenza VISs now available in three additional languages
  13. WHO issues position paper on pertussis vaccines
  14. Reminder: Clinical Vaccinology Course scheduled for November 5-7 in Bethesda, MD
  15. December 3 is the deadline to submit abstracts for the National Immunization Conference

Issue 891: October 1, 2010

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  1. Golden oldies edition: Read the most common questions sent to "Ask the Experts"

Issue 890: September 27, 2010

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  1. Reminder: All doses of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine have expired
  2. Dear Abby publishes letter about influenza vaccination on Monday, September 27
  3. FDA adds information about intussusception risk to Rotarix labeling
  4. IAC updates online "Ask the Experts" Q&A sections related to diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis, pneumococcal polysaccharide, and varicella vaccination
  5. Spotlight on immunize.org: Find important resources from federal and state immunization-related agencies and programs
  6. IAC updates three handouts for patients
  7. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  8. IAC'S Video of the Week features actor Wes Studi discussing influenza in Native American communities
  9. IAC'S updated "Vaccinations for Adults--You're NEVER too old to get immunized!" now available in Spanish and six other languages
  10. Every Child By Two creates two new tools for parents
  11. Influenza VISs now available in three additional languages
  12. "CDC Features" educates the public about influenza and World Rabies Day
  13. PKIDs offers four new webinars about using traditional and social media

Issue 889: September 20, 2010

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  1. "Dear Colleague" joint letter urges healthcare professionals to vaccinate pregnant women against influenza
  2. CDC publishes prevention strategies for influenza in healthcare settings
  3. Dear Abby to publish letter on Monday, September 27, about the importance of influenza immunization
  4. MMWR reports on vaccination coverage of children ages 19-35 months
  5. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  6. IAC updates standing orders for rotavirus and meningococcal vaccination
  7. IAC updates Q&A handouts about influenza, HPV, and rabies
  8. Spotlight on immunize.org: Find current listings of free continuing ed opportunities
  9. IAC's Video of the Week looks back at the 2009-10 H1N1 influenza epidemic
  10. Influenza VISs now available in 10 additional languages
  11. Learn more about vaccine storage and handling and earn free continuing education credits
  12. Virtual Immunization Communication Network launches new website
  13. "All Things Considered" vaccine conference scheduled for November 8-9 in Washington, DC

Issue 888: September 13, 2010

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  1. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  2. Spotlight on immunize.org: Looking for additional immunization-related email news services you can sign up for?
  3. Animation on IAC's Video of the Week shows how an influenza virus can invade the body and replicate
  4. Shots 2010 immunization schedules app for iPhone and iPod devices now available for FREE download
  5. MMWR publishes report on U.S. parents' attitudes about school dismissals related to 2009 H1N1 influenza
  6. MMWR publishes corrections to ACIP's 2010 influenza recommendations
  7. CDC website adds videos, PSAs, and web tools for use during the 2010-11 influenza season
  8. A CDC Clinical Reminder warns about the risks of using a fingerstick device on more than one person
  9. ACIP meeting scheduled for October 27-28 in Atlanta; registration deadlines are in early October
  10. Michigan to hold eight regional immunization conferences in October and November
  11. Scheduled for November 12, World Pneumonia Day seeks to raise awareness of the global effects of pneumonia

Issue 887: September 7, 2010

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  1. Reminder: August 2010 issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
  2. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  3. MMWR publishes ACIP's updated recommendations for preventing invasive pneumococcal disease among adults using PPSV23
  4. Clarification: Tdap/DTaP chart from last week's IAC Express includes California-specific recommendations
  5. Mandatory influenza vaccination for healthcare workers called for by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
  6. AAP releases policy statement on recommendations for influenza immunization of children
  7. IAC updates online "Ask the Experts" Q&A sections related to influenza, meningococcal, and rabies vaccines and diseases
  8. IAC's Video of the Week features Dr. Nancy Snyderman speaking about California's pertussis outbreak
  9. Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine encourages increased efforts in adolescent immunization
  10. NACCHO launches radio campaigns to promote Vaccines for Children program
  11. CDC website adds 2010-11 influenza vaccination print materials for a variety of audiences
  12. Almost 100 million children in China to receive measles vaccine
  13. VISs for influenza and Td/Tdap vaccines now available in additional languages
  14. Reminder: Vaccine Education Center to hold symposium in Philadelphia on September 25
  15. VICNetwork hosts September 23 webinar on communicating vaccine safety data to parents
  16. "CDC Features" educates about the development of influenza videos for deaf and hard-of-hearing people
  17. MMWR announces a Clinical Vaccinology Course scheduled for November 5-7 in Bethesda, MD
  18. PKIDs' September 23 webinar will discuss social media problems and solutions; September 30 webinar to focus on traditional media

Issue 886: August 31, 2010

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  1. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  2. Now's a great time to place an order for IAC's top-quality products! For greater discounts, make bulk purchases!

Issue 885: August 30, 2010

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  1. New: August 2010 issue of Vaccinate Adults is now online
  2. Reminder: August 2010 issue of Needle Tips available online
  3. New DVD for 2010! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
  4. Eight new healthcare organizations have been added to IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
  5. MMWR reports on measles transmission associated with air travel
  6. MMWR publishes estimates of deaths associated with influenza from 1976-2007
  7. FDA issues MedWatch report about transmitting bloodborne pathogens with fingerstick and point-of-care blood testing devices
  8. Take me out to the ballgame! IAC's Video of the Week promotes immunization with a baseball theme
  9. IAC updates Spanish translations of influenza vaccination screening questionnaires
  10. VISs for influenza, varicella, and Td/Tdap vaccines now available in additional languages
  11. Avoid mixing up DTaP and Tdap with this handy chart
  12. National Meningitis Association promotes adolescent immunization
  13. MMWR details changes in measurement of Hib vaccination coverage
  14. "CDC Features" teaches kids about rabies
  15. IAC's "Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization" and "If You Have Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection. . ." now available in Turkish
  16. Massachusetts immunization conference to be held October 7 in Marlborough
  17. World Influenza Congress scheduled for December 7-9 in Amsterdam

Issue 884: August 23, 2010

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  1. New: August 2010 issue of Needle Tips is now online
  2. Spanish translations of 2010-11 influenza VISs now available
  3. Director of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases encourages providers to vaccinate against influenza
  4. MMWR reports on vaccination coverage among adolescents
  5. IAC corrects CPT code information in "Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2010-11 Influenza Season"
  6. IAC develops new handout to help providers determine the number of influenza vaccine doses needed by children in the 2010-11 season
  7. IAC updates the influenza handout for patients, "Seek emergency medical care. . ."
  8. IAC updates two pieces on hepatitis B vaccination--one for adults, and the other for preteens
  9. Take the Joint Commission Flu Vaccination Challenge!
  10. IAC's Video of the Week promotes National Immunization Awareness Month
  11. Indiana State Department of Health shares immunization resources
  12. American Nurses Association now accepting nominations for its ANA Immunity Award
  13. Conference titled "The Science, Ethics, and Politics of Vaccine Mandates" to be held September 21 in Philadelphia
  14. PKIDs' September 1 webinar will teach participants about YouTube
  15. Missouri Immunization Conference to be held November 17-19 in St. Louis

Issue 883: August 17, 2010

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  1. Read "Ask the Experts" Q&As on current immunization issues

Issue 882: August 16, 2010

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  1. New: CDC issues VISs for the two 2010-11 influenza vaccines--available in English only
  2. MMWR publishes ACIP's recommendations for use of CSL's influenza vaccine during 2010-11
  3. IAC updates four handouts, including its vaccine administration record forms, influenza vaccine products chart, and declination of influenza vaccination form
  4. IAC updates online "Ask The Experts" Q&A sections related to PCV and PPSV
  5. IAC's Video of the Week features children promoting the importance of the hepatitis B birth dose
  6. Register for CDC's September 2 Net Conference on ACIP'S influenza recommendations and CDC's communication plans
  7. "CDC Features" educates parents about getting their children vaccinated in time for school
  8. MMWR issues erratum for ACIP's 2010 influenza recommendations
  9. Conference on the Science, Ethics, and Politics of Vaccine Mandates scheduled for September 21 in Philadelphia
  10. WHO issues position paper on rabies vaccine
  11. MMWR publishes report on laboratory containment of wild poliovirus in WHO's Region of the Americas

Issue 881: August 9, 2010

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  1. ACIP makes recommendations for use of CSL's Afluria seasonal influenza vaccine during 2010-11
  2. CDC Health Advisory Network notifies providers about seasonal influenza A (H3N2) virus infections
  3. CDC publishes ACIP influenza recommendations in MMWR Recommendations and Reports
  4. CDC updates information on supply of Hib and hepatitis B vaccines
  5. IAC updates screening questionnaires and standing orders for seasonal influenza vaccination
  6. CDC Health Advisory Network notifies providers about shortened shelf life of sanofi pasteur's H1N1 2009 monovalent influenza vaccine in multi-dose vials
  7. IAC's Video of the Week features an original song about vaccination
  8. IAC updates "Pneumococcus: Questions and Answers"
  9. "CDC Features" educates the public about shingles vaccination
  10. Texas Immunization Summit scheduled for September 30-October 1 in Fort Worth
  11. Hepatitis Foundation International summits to be held in four locations this fall

Issue 880: August 2, 2010

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  1. CDC's 2010 recommendations for prevention and control of seasonal influenza published as an MMWR Early Release
  2. MMWR publishes CDC's recommendations for use of yellow fever vaccine
  3. MMWR reports on influenza activity in the United States during the 2009-10 influenza season
  4. MMWR reports on regional H1N1 influenza vaccination campaign in Skokie, IL
  5. IAC's Video of the Week focuses on autism research
  6. "CDC Features" educates the public about various immunization-related topics
  7. FDA approves 4 influenza vaccines for the 2010-11 season
  8. Campaign plans to vaccinate almost 8 million Afghani children against polio
  9. IAC updates "Management of Chronic Hepatitis B in Adults"
  10. CDC website posts presentation slide sets from the June ACIP meeting
  11. WHO publishes the June 2010 meeting report of the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety
  12. Reminder: Vaccine Education Center to hold symposium in Philadelphia on September 25
  13. Minnesota immunization conference set for October 15

Issue 879: July 26, 2010

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  1. ACIP publishes recommendations for use of anthrax vaccine
  2. MMWR reports on gastrointestinal anthrax after an animal-hide drumming event
  3. IAC updates patient handout "Should You Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis B?"
  4. IAC's Video of the Week provides training on injection safety
  5. IAC's updated "Screening Questionnaire for Child and Teen Immunization" and "Are you 11-19 years old?" available in 8 translations
  6. Spanish translations of Td/Tdap, meningococcal, MMR, and multi-vaccine VISs now available
  7. Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine corrects its adolescent immunization schedule
  8. Webcast on vaccine handling and storage scheduled for August 26
  9. Reminder: August 5 is the date for "Immunization Update 2010"
  10. PKIDs' July 28 webinar to focus on CDC's 2010-11 influenza vaccination campaign; August 3 webinar to focus on California's experience with social media
  11. 2010 Influenza Congress USA is scheduled for November 8-10 in Washington, DC

Issue 878: July 19, 2010

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  1. IAC updates "Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Questions and Answers"
  2. IAC's Video of the Week features a Medscape commentary on HPV vaccine safety
  3. CDC's "Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases" course now available on DVD
  4. Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity to sponsor July 27 conference call on vaccine updates
  5. Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine posts adolescent immunization schedule
  6. PCV and HPV VISs now available in Hmong, Karen, Somali, Russian, and Vietnamese
  7. PPSV and shingles VISs now available in Karen and Somali
  8. Thai translations of HPV and MMRV VISs now available
  9. Project BioShield delivers first smallpox vaccine for certain immunocompromised persons

Issue 877: July 12, 2010

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  1. Six states expand immunization requirements for school attendance
  2. IAC's "Screening Questionnaire for Child and Teen Immunization" now in Spanish
  3. LOL as rapper "Tdap Vac" and his friends entertain teens with their "Get the Tdap Shot" message
  4. MMWR reports on increase in pertussis cases in California during January-June 2010
  5. A CDC Commentary video on Medscape tells clinicians which people need Tdap vaccination and the value of giving it
  6. Third edition of "The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians" now available
  7. New: MMWR reports can now be accessed on Facebook and Twitter
  8. MMWR publishes report on Nigeria's progress toward poliomyelitis eradication from January 2009 to June 2010
  9. Save the date: Shots for Tots conference planned for October 28-29 in New Orleans

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