IAC Express 2010

Issue number 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!
 
Abbreviations
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.
  
Issue 901: December 2, 2010
1.  New DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch, updated in 2010

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Immunization Branch, recently updated its award-winning training video, "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults." The 25-minute program can be used to train new employees and to refresh the skills of experienced staff. The video demonstrates the skills and techniques needed to administer vaccines to patients of all ages. It includes instruction on the following:

  • Selecting, preparing, and administering injectable, oral, and nasal vaccines
     
  • Documenting immunizations
     
  • Making patients comfortable and educating them
     
  • Facilitating staff and patient communication

Prices start at $17 each for 1-9 copies and are greatly reduced for large orders, dropping to $4.25 each for 1,000-1,500 copies.

To learn more about the DVD, and find out how to order it, go to: http://www.immunize.org/shop/toolkit_iztechdvd.asp

For quotes on larger quantities, call (651) 647-9009 or email admininfo@immunize.org

The Immunization Action Coalition is the only nationwide vendor of this new DVD.

Note for healthcare settings located in California: Contact your local health department immunization program for a free copy.

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2 Now's a great time to place an order for IAC's top-quality products! For greater discounts, make bulk purchases!

Private practices, public clinics, corporations, and health departments find IAC's immunization products to be invaluable for efficient vaccine delivery and effective patient education. If you can make major or bulk purchases, please do--and receive quantity discounts.

If you're familiar with IAC's top-quality products, you can start shopping by going to our "Shop IAC" web page now: http://www.immunize.org/shop

IAC'S IMMUNIZATION PRODUCTS
Just click on the links to any of the IAC immunization products listed below to read a complete description of a product, see an image of it, and find out how to order it. For quotes on larger quantities or customizing, call (651) 647-9009 or email admininfo@immunize.org

NEW DVD--IMMUNIZATION TECHNIQUES: BEST PRACTICES FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND ADULTS
Demonstrates recommended techniques for administering injectable, nasal, and oral vaccines to people of all ages--make sure your staff is well trained


IMMUNIZATION RECORD CARDS
Wallet-size cards to give to your patients; sold in boxes of 250

  • Child and Teen Immunization Record Cards
    http://www.immunize.org/shop/recordcard_child.asp
     
  • Adult Immunization Record Cards
    http://www.immunize.org/shop/recordcard_adult.asp
     
  • Lifetime Immunization Record Cards
    http://www.immunize.org/shop/recordcard_life.asp

NOTE: To order a free sample pack of immunization record cards, email admininfo@immunize.org

Be sure to visit SHOP IAC often at http://www.immunize.org/shop

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    Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH
  • Managing Editor
    John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD
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    Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
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    Taryn Chapman, MS
    Courtnay Londo, MA
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    Marian Deegan, JD
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    Laurel H. Wood, MPA
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    Kayla Ohlde

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