Issue
Number 476
August 23, 2004
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE
- IAC offers influenza and typhoid vaccine VISs in more languages and
updates "It's federal law!" education piece
- New: August issue of CDC's "Immunization Works!" electronic newsletter
now posted on NIP's website
- Act now: Free bulk copies of the latest issue of "NEEDLE TIPS" (May
2004) will go fast
- CDC alerts readers to an error in a footnote in ACIP's recommendations
on prevention and control of influenza
- "Impact of Pediatric Vaccination in Family Practice" teleconference
scheduled for September and October
- CHIC to hold its Annual Immunization Symposium in Cleveland October 22
- CDC notifies readers about the release of BRFSS Maps
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ABBREVIATIONS: AAFP, American Academy of Family Physicians; AAP, American
Academy of Pediatrics; ACIP, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices;
CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; FDA, Food and Drug
Administration; IAC, Immunization Action Coalition; MMWR, Morbidity and
Mortality Weekly Report; NIP, National Immunization Program; VIS, Vaccine
Information Statement; VPD, vaccine-preventable disease; WHO, World Health
Organization.
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August 23, 2004
IAC OFFERS INFLUENZA AND TYPHOID VACCINE VISs IN MORE LANGUAGES AND UPDATES
"IT'S FEDERAL LAW!" EDUCATION PIECE
IAC recently posted translations for the most current versions of the
following VISs on its website: trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine
(Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole), live attenuated influenza vaccine
(Spanish), and typhoid vaccine (Spanish).
IAC gratefully acknowledges the California Department of Health Services for
the Spanish translations and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
for the Portuguese and Haitian Creole translations.
IAC also made minor modifications to its one-page professional education
sheet "It's federal law! You must give your patients current Vaccine
Information Statements (VISs)." You'll find a link to the updated piece at
the end of this article.
VIS FOR TRIVALENT INACTIVATED INFLUENZA VACCINE
The current VIS for trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (TIV) is dated
5/24/04.
To obtain a ready-to-copy (PDF) version of it in Spanish, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/spflu04.pdf
To obtain it in Portuguese, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/pr_flu04.pdf
To obtain it in Haitian Creole, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/ha_flu04.pdf
To obtain it in English, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/2flu.pdf
VIS FOR LIVE ATTENUATED INFLUENZA VACCINE
The current VIS for live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) is dated
5/24/04.
To obtain a ready-to-copy (PDF) version of it in Spanish, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/spliveflu04.pdf
To obtain it in English, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/liveflu.pdf
VIS FOR TYPHOID VACCINE
The current VIS for typhoid vaccine is dated 5/19/04.
To obtain a ready-to-copy (PDF) version of it in Spanish, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/sptyphoid.pdf
To obtain it in English, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/typhoid.pdf
Updated in August, "It's federal law! You must give your patients current
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" explains what VISs are and how to use
them. It also lists the dates of the most current VISs. Check your VIS
supply against this list and discard out-of-date VISs. You can download
current VISs from CDC (English only) or from IAC (see the two links at the
end of this article).
To access a ready-to-copy (PDF) version of the updated "It's federal law,"
go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/2027law.pdf
To access a web-text (HTML) version of it, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/2027law.htm
To access current VISs in English from CDC, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/default.htm
For information about the use of VISs, and for VISs in a total of 31
languages, visit IAC's VIS web section at
http://www.immunize.org/vis
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August 23, 2004
NEW: AUGUST ISSUE OF CDC'S "IMMUNIZATION WORKS!" ELECTRONIC
NEWSLETTER NOW POSTED ON NIP'S WEBSITE
The August issue of "Immunization Works!" a monthly email
newsletter published by CDC, is available on NIP's website. The
newsletter offers members of the immunization community
non-proprietary information about current topics. CDC encourages
its wide dissemination.
Much of the information in the August issue has already appeared
in previous issues of "IAC EXPRESS." Following is the text of
three articles we have not covered.
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Meetings, Conferences, and Resources
PHYSICIAN AND PHARMACIST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: CDC is seeking
people who would like to be pilot testers for immunization
training programs. These are mostly self-study programs that can
be done through a CD-ROM or over the Internet. We are currently
seeking physicians and pharmacists. The typical pilot testing
effort is to review a training program, take the evaluation, and
provide feedback. The process can take from 2 to 4 hours. Pilot
testers can obtain continuing education credits once the
training program becomes approved for CE credit. If interested,
please contact Melissa Barnett at mbarnett2@cdc.gov or
(404) 639-6202.
CURRENT ISSUES IN IMMUNIZATION: Get the latest update on
late-breaking immunization topics through CDC's Quarterly
Netconference Series. You can participate in these sessions
through an Internet hook-up and a speakerphone. The one-hour
session includes a PowerPoint presentation over the Internet and
a live question and answer segment. The next netconference is
October 14, 2004. For more information, visit
www.cdc.gov/nip/ed/ciinc
FREE CMEs AVAILABLE RELATED TO THE VACCINE ADVERSE EVENT
REPORTING SYSTEM (VAERS): Health care providers may access the
"Vaccine Safety Post-Marketing Surveillance: The Vaccine Adverse
Event Reporting System" with free CMEs through September 19,
2004. To access the CME article, visit
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/vacsafe/VAERS/CME-post-mktg-surv.htm
Additional information related to VAERS is available at
www.vaers.org
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To access the complete August issue from the NIP website, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/news/newsltrs/imwrks/imwrks.htm and
click on the month.
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August 23, 2004
ACT NOW: FREE BULK COPIES OF THE LATEST ISSUE OF "NEEDLE TIPS"
(MAY 2004) WILL GO FAST
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) is giving away bulk
copies (up to 100 per request) of the May 2004 issue of
"NEEDLE TIPS."
If you have an immunization conference or an educational program
coming up for physicians, residents, or nurses who specialize in
pediatrics or family practice, this 24-page publication is an
excellent item to distribute. The May issue includes three
popular pieces: "Screening Questionnaire for Child and Teen
Immunization," "Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization,"
and "Summary of Rules for Childhood and Adolescent
Immunization." PLEASE NOTE: One of the patient-education pieces,
"Protect Yourself Against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B: A Guide
for Gay and Bisexual Men," is intended for a gay audience in
high-risk settings such as STD clinics. It is not intended for
routine use in all clinic settings.
Because supplies are limited, it's best to make your request
right away. The free copies go quickly. Sorry, we can mail
orders only to addresses within the United States.
To request copies, fill out the online form on IAC's website:
http://www.immunize.org/freeoffer
You will be asked to supply the following information:
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The number of copies you want (maximum 100)
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A description of how you plan to use the copies
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Your name and complete contact information, including mailing
address, telephone number, and email address
For further information, please email
admin@immunize.org
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August 23, 2004
CDC ALERTS READERS TO AN ERROR IN A FOOTNOTE IN ACIP'S
RECOMMENDATIONS ON PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFLUENZA
CDC published "Erratum: Vol. 53, No. RR-6" in the August 20
issue of MMWR. The error concerns a footnote in Table 4 of
ACIP's influenza recommendations, which were published on
May 28. The erratum is reprinted below in its entirety.
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In the MMWR Recommendations and Reports, "Prevention and Control
of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP)," an error occurred on page 14 in
Table 4. The first sentence of the first footnote (*) should
read, "A 0.5-mL dose contains 15 mg each of A/Fujian/411/2002
(H3N2)-like, A/New Caledonia/20/99 (H1N1)-like, and
B/Shanghai/361/2002-like antigens."
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To access a web-text (HTML) version of the complete article, go
to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5332a8.htm
To access a ready-to-copy (PDF) version of this issue of MMWR,
go to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5332.pdf
To receive a FREE electronic subscription to MMWR (which
includes new ACIP statements), go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwrsubscribe.html
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August 23, 2004
"IMPACT OF PEDIATRIC VACCINATION IN FAMILY PRACTICE"
TELECONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER
Sponsored by Boston University School of Medicine, the
teleconference "Impact of Pediatric Vaccination in Family
Practice" will be presented on eight dates in September and
October. The presenter is Donald R. Middleton, MD, professor and
vice chair, Department of Family Medicine, University of
Pittsburgh School of Medicine. A live Q&A session will follow
each presentation.
Intended to educate clinicians in family practice, the
teleconference will include a review of the epidemiology of
childhood diseases, the impact of childhood vaccines to date on
disease and society, the side effects and safety issues of
current childhood vaccines, and the childhood vaccination
schedule.
Teleconference dates and times follow; all times listed are
Eastern:
September 20: Noon to 1PM
September 21: 1PM to 2PM
September 22: 2PM to 3PM
September 27: 2PM to 3PM
September 28: Noon to 1PM
September 29: 3PM to 4PM
October 4: 1PM to 2PM
October 5: 3PM to 4PM
CME credit is available. Advanced registration is requested. To
register online, go to:
http://www.princetoncme.com/courses/eventreg.cgi?eid=11
Teleconference participants are requested to call (888) 874-9713
approximately five minutes before presentation time. When asked,
give this program code: Impact of Pediatric Vaccination in
Family Practice.
For additional information, go to:
http://www.princetoncme.com/index.html or call (609) 371-1137.
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August 23, 2004
CHIC TO HOLD ITS ANNUAL IMMUNIZATION SYMPOSIUM IN CLEVELAND
OCTOBER 22
The Ohio-based Consortium for Healthy & Immunized Communities
(CHIC) will hold its Annual Immunization Symposium at the Ritz
Carlton Hotel in Cleveland on October 22. Registration is
encouraged by October 8.
Stephen L. Cochi, MD, MPH, acting director, National
Immunization Program, is the featured speaker. The program
includes presentations on NIP's current trends and future
initiatives in relation to CDC's health agenda, the National
Vaccine Advisory Committee's current recommendations related to
vaccine financing, new initiatives in vaccine research and
development, the current status of immunization registries
nationwide and future opportunities for growth, and local and
global immunization initiatives and priorities.
To access the conference agenda and mail-in registration form,
go to: http://www.chicohio.com/pdf/inv102204.pdf
For additional information, call (216) 201-2001, ext. 1310.
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August 23, 2004
CDC NOTIFIES READERS ABOUT THE RELEASE OF BRFSS MAPS
CDC published "Notice to Readers: Release of BRFSS Maps" in the
August 20 issue of MMWR. The BRFSS Maps include data on
immunization rates organized by geography, age, race, income,
and education. The article is reprinted below in its entirety.
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BRFSS Maps is an Internet-based Behavioral Risk Factor
Surveillance System (BRFSS) mapping application that allows
users to map BRFSS data interactively for state and
metropolitan/micropolitan statistical areas (MMSAs). Beginning
with 2002 BRFSS data, visitors to the BRFSS website can create,
save, and print state- and MMSA-level maps for health-related
risk factors.
State and MMSA data can be displayed independently or in
combination to facilitate exploratory data analysis of within-state variations and identification of regional patterns. Users
can choose from several advanced map display options, including
number of data classes (i.e., two through six), data
classification method (e.g., equal interval, natural breaks,
quantile, and standard deviations), state and MMSA labels, and
the option to display or hide outlying states and territories.
Standard map interface tools are provided to enhance users'
abilities to interact with the map, including zoom (via tool or
drop-down menus), pan, rate retrieval, map recenter, and map
reset. Users also can download state and MMSA BRFSS data in a
geographic information system (GIS) shapefile format for
in-depth analysis in a GIS.
BRFSS Maps is available at http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/gisbrfss
Plans are under way for additional enhancements to BRFSS Maps,
including advanced exploratory data analysis tools, data
histograms, multivariate mapping capabilities, county-level
mapping, and trend maps. Additional information is available at
email jgh4@cdc.gov
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To access a web-text (HTML) version of the complete article, go
to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5332a6.htm
To access a ready-to-copy (PDF) version of this issue of MMWR,
go to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5332.pdf |
