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IAC Express 2007 |
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Contents
of this Issue
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- FDA
approves refrigerated formulation of FluMist
- CDC posts
revised interim varicella VIS
- Reminder:
Be sure to continue administering influenza vaccine during the early
months of 2007
- IAC
revises its online Ask the Experts information on hepatitis A vaccine and
general vaccine questions
- IAC
updates its provider-education piece on administering IM injections
- January
issue of CDC's Immunization Works electronic newsletter now available
- CDC
releases revised edition of its vaccine management handbook
- MMWR
notifies readers of upcoming Epidemiology & Prevention of
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases broadcast
- January
10 issue of IAC's Hep Express newsletter now online
- ACIP
meeting scheduled for February 21–22 in Atlanta
- Every
Child By Two videos available on YouTube
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California's Immunization Branch develops materials to promote the use of
Tdap vaccine
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Coalition building course offered March 21 in Columbia, MD
- New
grant opportunity available for the AA/NHOPI community; deadline for
applications is February 28
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AAFP, American Academy of Family Physicians; AAP,
American Academy of Pediatrics; ACIP, Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices; AMA, American Medical Association; CDC, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention; FDA, Food and Drug Administration; IAC, Immunization
Action Coalition; MMWR, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report; NCIRD,
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; NIVS, National
Influenza Vaccine Summit; VIS, Vaccine Information Statement; VPD,
vaccine-preventable disease; WHO, World Health Organization. |
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Issue 640: January 16, 2007 |
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FDA approves refrigerated formulation of FluMist
On January 5, FDA approved a new
formulation of MedImmune's influenza virus vaccine live, intranasal, known as
FluMist. The original biologics license has been supplemented to include the
conversion of the frozen formulation to a liquid formulation that can be
stored in a refrigerator.
FluMist is licensed for preventing influenza in healthy children and adults
from age 5 years to age 49 years.
To read the FDA product approval information, go to:
http://www.fda.gov/cber/products/inflmed010507.htm
To read the package insert, go to:
http://www.fda.gov/cber/label/inflmed010507LB.pdf
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CDC posts revised interim
varicella VIS
On January 10, CDC released a
revised interim VIS for varicella. It includes changes to reflect the new
two-dose schedule for children and the availability of the
measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV) vaccine. After ACIP publishes these
updated recommendations in MMWR, a final varicella VIS will be developed.
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of the updated (l/10/07) interim VIS
from the CDC website, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/vis-varicella.pdf
To access it from the IAC website, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/varic07.pdf
For information about the use of VISs, and for VISs in more than 30
languages, visit IAC's VIS web section at
http://www.immunize.org/vis
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Reminder: Be sure to continue
administering influenza vaccine during the early months of 2007
Remember, influenza vaccination
should continue through the early months of 2007. Visit the following
websites often to find the information you need to keep vaccinating. Both are
continually updated with the latest resources.
The National Influenza Vaccine Summit website at
http://www.preventinfluenza.org
CDC's Influenza web section at
http://www.cdc.gov/flu
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IAC revises its online Ask the
Experts information on hepatitis A vaccine and general vaccine questions
The IAC website recently posted
updated Ask the Experts information on hepatitis A disease and vaccine and
general vaccine questions. IAC extends thanks to the following hepatitis and
immunization experts for reviewing and revising these Ask the Experts web
pages to reflect the most current information: Eric E. Mast, MD, MPH, chief,
Prevention Branch, and Joanna Buffington, MD, MPH, medical epidemiologist;
both are with CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis, National Center for
HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention. Andrew T. Kroger, MD, MPH,
medical officer, and William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH, medical epidemiologist;
both are with CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory
Diseases. Linda A. Moyer, RN, consultant to the Immunization Action
Coalition.
To access the hepatitis A vaccine Ask the Experts, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2021a.htm
To access the general vaccine Ask the Experts, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2021f.htm
All IAC's online Ask the Experts sections have recently been updated. To
access the Ask the Experts table of contents for all vaccines, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/askexperts Be sure to visit this web section
often.
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IAC updates its
provider-education piece on administering IM injections
IAC recently revised its
provider-education piece "How to Administer Intramuscular (IM) Injections."
Needle size information was revised to conform to new recommendations from
CDC's "General Recommendations on Immunization: Recommendations of the
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)," published on December
1, 2006.
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of the piece, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2020.pdf
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January issue of CDC's
Immunization Works electronic newsletter now available
The January issue of Immunization
Works, a monthly email newsletter published by CDC, is available on NIP's
website. CDC's Immunization Works Monthly Update is provided to national
healthcare provider and consumer groups for distribution to their members and
constituencies. The immunization information provided is non-proprietary and
is encouraged to be widely disseminated.
CDC is conducting a brief evaluation of Immunization Works in order to make
it more useful to readers. Each article includes two short questions; CDC
thanks readers for providing their feedback.
Most of the information in the January issue has already
appeared in previous issues of IAC Express. Following is the
text of three articles we have not covered.
OTHER NEWS AND SUMMARIES
GETTING FLU VACCINE MESSAGES TO THE PUBLIC: In August 2006, CDC
launched a multi-pronged education campaign concerning influenza
vaccination. Using print ads, radio and television public
service announcements (PSAs), and many other mediums, the
campaign has spread messages about flu vaccination far and wide.
As of December 5, 2006, 12,939 broadcast and radio stations have
aired at least one of CDC's campaign products, with 470 of these
stations located in "Top 10" U.S. media markets. Based on the
overall size of each station, it is estimated that 634 million
audience members have been exposed to CDC messages. In addition
to campaign activities that were planned well in advance of the
influenza vaccination season, CDC worked rapidly with their
campaign contractor, the Academy for Educational Development
(AED), on a plan to promote the first National Influenza
Vaccination Week (NIVW), held November 27 to December 3. AED
produced NIVW radio and television public service announcements
and a full-page print ad for placement in USA Today. The radio
and television ads played in 96 markets, covering 67% of the
U.S. population, reaching a potential audience of 155.8 million,
including Spanish- and English-speaking individuals. The USA
Today ad reached a potential audience of 2.2 million readers.
As always, partners play a critical role in shaping our campaign
messages. Groups such as the National Association of County and
City Health Officials (NACCHO), Association of Immunization
Managers (AIM), Association of State and Territorial Officials
(ASTHO), and the Influenza Vaccine Summit played a key role in
defining the rationale for and purpose of NIVW. Partners are
also vital for getting our campaign materials distributed to
public and provider audiences. For example, over a two-month
period, the New York Medical Society mailed out over 40,000 of
our posters promoting healthcare worker vaccination to its
members.
Working with the media and partners to map out a campaign across
the country proved that an important vaccination message could
be delivered quickly and with real impact. Utilizing new means
of outreach (via the web and targeted new media outlets) helped
the campaign reach a broad audience. The campaign will continue
through the end of January 2007.
MEETINGS, CONFERENCES & RESOURCES
CDC MATERIALS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE: Due to circumstances
beyond CDC's control, all CDC materials—including National
Immunization Program (NIP) materials—are temporarily unavailable
for order. CDC deeply regrets the inconvenience and appreciates
your patience until ordering can resume (possibly in the next
two weeks). In the meantime, please visit the NIP website at
http://www.cdc.gov/nip, where the majority of our materials are
available for download. An update concerning this issue will be
included in the next edition of Immunization Works.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNIZATION JOB OPENINGS: CDC's Global
Immunizations Division (GID) is currently recruiting for many
exciting and challenging positions. Interested candidates may
send a letter of interest and CV to NIPglobaljobs@cdc.gov
[specific positions are listed at
http://www2.cdc.gov/nip/isd/immunizationworks/news11.asp?uid=&eid=&lid=11]
To access the complete January issue from the NIP website, go
to: http://www2.cdc.gov/nip/isd/immunizationworks
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CDC releases revised edition of
its vaccine management handbook
Earlier in January, CDC posted
the revised edition of its 16-page publication "Vaccine Management: Recommendations for
Storage and Handling of Selected Biologicals." This handbook
outlines information on shipping, storing, reconstituting, and
using a variety of single-antigen and combination vaccines,
toxoids, and immune globulins.
To download this document in ready-to-print (PDF) format, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/vac_mgt_book.pdf
To access this document in web-text (HTML) format, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/vac_mgt_book.htm
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MMWR notifies readers of upcoming
Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases broadcast
CDC published "Notice to Readers:
Satellite Broadcast:
Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases " in
the January 12 issue of MMWR. The article is reprinted below in
its entirety.
CDC and the Public Health Training Network will present the
satellite broadcast/web cast series, Epidemiology and Prevention
of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. This series is scheduled for
four consecutive Thursdays from 12 noon to 4 p.m., on January 25
and February 1, 8, and 15, 2007.
Session 1 includes an overview of general immunization concepts
and principles and vaccine safety, storage and handling, and
administration. Session 2 topics include pertussis, pneumococcal
disease (childhood), polio, rotavirus, and Haemophilus
influenzae type b. Session 3 topics include measles, rubella,
varicella, zoster, and meningococcal disease. Session 4 topics
include hepatitis B, hepatitis A, influenza, human
papillomavirus, and pneumococcal disease (adult). A live
question-and-answer session will be conducted via toll-free
telephone lines. Continuing Education (CE) credits will be
provided.
Additional information regarding the series is available at
http://www2.cdc.gov/phtn/epv07/default.asp
Information for site
administrators regarding establishing and registering a viewing
location is available at http://www.cdc.gov/phtnonline This
website also is appropriate for individual participants who wish
to register to view the broadcast from a specific location, or
who seek CE credit. No registration is necessary to access the
web casts via an Internet connection. The link to the live web
casts is available at
http://www2.cdc.gov/phtn/webcast/epv07/default.asp The web
casts will be accessible through an Internet connection until
March 15, 2007. The program will become available as a self-study DVD and Internet-based program in March 2007.
To access a web-text (HTML) version of this article, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5601a5.htm
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of this issue of MMWR,
go to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5601.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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January 10 issue of IAC's Hep
Express newsletter now online
The January 10 issue of Hep
Express, an electronic newsletter
published by IAC, is now available online. It is intended for
health professionals, program planners, and advocates involved
in prevention, screening, and treatment of viral hepatitis.
IAC Express has already covered most of the information
presented in the January 10 Hep Express. Following are the
titles and a small amount of information about articles we have
not yet covered.
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"Viral Hepatitis Prevention Board adds new resources to its
website" (go to http://www.vhpb.org to access presentations from
two international meetings and the latest issue of the Viral
Hepatitis newsletter).
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"Hepatitis B Foundation offers online CME course about
hepatitis B in Asian and Pacific Islanders" (go to
http://www.hepb.org/hepb_course/API_course.php to access the
four modules of an online course about the global burden of
hepatitis B, with particular emphasis on the Asian and Pacific
Islander population).
To access the January 10 issue, go to:
http://www.hepprograms.org/hepexpress/issue51.asp
To sign up for a free subscription to Hep Express and otherIAC publications, go:
http://www.immunize.org/subscribe
To access previous issues of Hep Express, go to:
http://www.hepprograms.org/hepexpress
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ACIP meeting scheduled for
February 21–22 in Atlanta
The Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP) will
hold its next meeting on February 21-22 at CDC's Clifton Road
campus in Atlanta. The meeting is open to the general public.
To speed security clearance, ACIP attendees (participants and
visitors) should register online. All non-U.S. citizens are
required to register online AND complete the Access Request Form
at least three weeks in advance of an ACIP meeting. (i.e., by
January 18 for the February 21-22 meeting). Non-U.S. citizens
will not be allowed to register on site.
To register online, go to:
http://www2.cdc.gov/nip/ACIP/februaryRegistration.asp
To print the Access Request Form for non-U.S. citizens, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/ACIP/mtg_access_req_form.doc
For more information, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/nip/ACIP/dates.htm or contact Dee Gardner by
phone at (404) 639-8836 or by email at DGardner@cdc.gov
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Every Child By Two videos available on YouTube
Every Child By Two (ECBT) has
placed three of its public service
announcements on the popular website YouTube.
To view "Vaccine Safety," narrated by Walter Orenstein, MD,
former U.S. assistant surgeon general, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHDOczllImA&mode=related&search=
To view "Immunize on Time," narrated by Rosalynn Carter, former
first lady, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbS5XOKGLt4&mode=related&search=
To view "Immunization Registries," narrated by Rosalynn Carter,
former first lady, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckIT7oey4_g&mode=related&search=
To visit the ECBT website, go to: http://www.ecbt.org
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California's Immunization Branch
develops materials to promote the use of Tdap vaccine
The California Department of
Health Services, Immunization
Branch, has launched a campaign to promote the use of tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine in adults and
healthcare workers. Check out the four flyers listed below,
developed as part of this campaign.
(1) "Parents: Protect Yourself and Your Children from Whooping
Cough"
To access this flyer in ready-to-print (PDF) format, go to:
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/izgroup/pdf/IMM-847.pdf
(2) "Grandparents: Protect Yourself and Your Grandbaby from
Whooping Cough"
To access this flyer in ready-to-print (PDF) format, go to:
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/izgroup/pdf/IMM-843.pdf
(3) "If You Work in a Health Setting. . . It's Time for Your
Tetanus Booster!"
To access this flyer in ready-to-print (PDF) format, go to:
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/izgroup/pdf/IMM-846.pdf
(4) "Tetanus Prophylaxis in Wound Management"
To access this flyer in ready-to-print (PDF) format, go to:
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/izgroup/pdf/IMM-154_WEB.pdf
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Coalition building course offered
March 21 in Columbia, MD
The Maryland Partnership for
Prevention has announced the second
session of its three-part Coalition University training series.
The series is designed to provide the multi-disciplinary skill
set necessary for creating, maintaining, and participating in
successful coalitions.
The second course in the series is scheduled for March 21 at the
Sheraton Columbia Hotel in Columbia, MD.
To download the Coalition University class schedule and
registration information in ready-to-print (PDF) format, go to:
http://www.edcp.org/pdf/Coalition_University_06-07_Registration_Materials.pdf
For additional information, email
mdpartnershipforprevention@msn.com or call (410) 902-4677.
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New grant opportunity available
for the AA/NHOPI community; deadline for applications is February 28
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation and
Asian & Pacific Islander
American Health Forum (APIAHF) have announced a new community
grant opportunity available to the Asian American/Native
Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHOPI) communities.
The Health Through Action-Community Partnerships Grant Program
is a multi-year program designed to strengthen and bolster
community approaches to improving the health of vulnerable
AA/NHOPI individuals and families.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation and APIAHF anticipate awarding
grants of up to $150,000 per year for four years to
approximately eight communities. The eight communities will
represent diverse AA/NHOPI subgroups, urban and rural areas,
population sizes, and geographic locations.
Each community collaborative will select a pressing local health
or healthcare issue as a starting point, build on community
assets, and identify and work on priority areas to strengthen
the capacity of their collaborative to impact change.
Interested parties must submit a Letter of Intent no later than
February 28. Guidelines for the Letter of Intent and more
information about the grant can be found on the APIAHF website
at http://www.apiahf.org/programs/hta
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