Issue Number
234 March 23, 2001
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE
- Updated! Screening questionnaire for adult immunization
is now available on IAC's website
- New online immunization curriculum
- AIRA launches updated website
- ICC Fellowship seeks applicants
- CDC publishes report on US influenza activity
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March 23, 2001
UPDATED! SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ADULT IMMUNIZATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ON IAC'S WEBSITE
IAC has updated its popular "Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization." Revised March 2001 and reviewed by
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for technical accuracy, this one-page
questionnaire for patients provides a screening tool for contraindications and
precautions to vaccine administration.
Watch for revised translations of this important resource in the coming months.
To obtain a copy of this latest revision, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065scr.htm
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March 23, 2001
NEW ONLINE IMMUNIZATION CURRICULUM
Interested in finding online learning resources that focus on immunization? The web-based curriculum Teaching
Immunization Delivery and Evaluation (TIDE) uses clinical scenarios and problem-solving methods to improve
providers' knowledge, attitudes and skills. The curriculum has three modules
related to immunization delivery: immunizing pediatric patients, analyzing clinical practice, and
improving office routines and immunization rates.
Developed by the Ambulatory Pediatric Association with support from CDC, this online training program is designed
to increase immunization rates for children by improving provider practices in clinical settings.
Check out course materials or register online at: http://www2.edserv.musc.edu/tide/
For other training and education opportunities available through CDC, visit:
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/ed/
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March 23, 2001
AIRA LAUNCHES UPDATED WEBSITE
The American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA) recently launched its updated website. Completely
redesigned, the site offers background information on immunization registries, an online newsletter titled
"Snapshots," links to other immunization resources, an events calendar, and a special
section where AIRA members can share information.
AIRA is a membership organization that works to prevent and control vaccine-preventable disease through population-based
immunization registries. AIRA provides a forum for registry programs, interested
organizations, and individuals and communities to combine efforts and share methods,
techniques, standards, and information.
To visit AIRA's updated website, go to: http://www.immregistries.org/
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March 23, 2001
ICC FELLOWSHIP SEEKS APPLICANTS
The Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) is seeking applicants for two available
postdoctoral scholarships developed to increase the number of cancer researchers from minority or
socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, as well as to increase cancer research that addresses the special needs of
minorities or medically underserved populations. ICC Fellowship Awardees will
receive $30,000 a year for two years beginning July 1, 2001. The application
deadline has been extended to 5 p.m. ET on Monday, April 2, 2001.
The application packed is available online at: http://iccnetwork.org/fellowships/
or you can call ICC at (713) 798-5383 or send an email to: fellowships@iccnetwork.org
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March 23, 2001
CDC PUBLISHES REPORT ON US INFLUENZA ACTIVITY
CDC published a report titled "Influenza Activity--United States, 2000-01 Season" in the March 23, 2001, issue of
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). According to the article, influenza activity this winter was
moderate and lower than the previous three seasons. Influenza activity increased in December and January and peaked in
late January and early February. The predominant influenza strain this season was influenza A
(H1N1), although the proportion of influenza B has increased.
To obtain the complete text of this article online, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5011a4.htm
HOW TO OBTAIN A FREE ELECTRONIC SUBSCRIPTION TO THE MMWR:
To obtain a free electronic subscription to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly
Report (MMWR), visit CDC's MMWR website at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr
Select "Free MMWR Subscription" from the menu at the left of the screen. Once you have
submitted the required information, weekly issues of the MMWR and all new ACIP statements (published as MMWR's
"Recommendations and Reports") will arrive automatically by e-mail.
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