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Issue number 926: April 25, 2011 |
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Contents
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- New:
April 2011 issue of Needle Tips is now online
- FDA
expands Menactra meningococcal vaccine licensure to include infants and
toddlers ages 9 through 23 months
- MMWR
announces National Infant Immunization Week for April 23-30, 2011
- New: 12th
edition of the Pink Book now available to order or download
- AAP
offers free access to Pediatrics' May 2011 supplement on vaccine safety
- IAC's
popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now
available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
- Spotlight
on immunize.org: IAC's pertussis web section offers one-stop access to
vaccination information
- IAC's
Video of the Week features an entertaining animated video that explains
how vaccines work
- ACOG's
routine screening recommendations include information on assessing
patients' immunization status
- MMWR
announces World Malaria Day for April 25
- CDC
reports on opportunities for and challenges to malaria eradication
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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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Pennsylvania Immunization Conference scheduled for June 30 in Lancaster
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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 926: April 25, 2011 |
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New: April 2011 issue of Needle Tips is now online
The April 2011 issue of Needle Tips is now online
for downloading at
http://www.immunize.org/nslt.d/n48/n48.pdf
This issue focuses on the two newly published 2011 U.S. immunization
schedules, one for children/teens and one for adults; on recently released
ACIP recommendations for use of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4); and
on resources for vaccine-hesitant parents. It also includes the Ask the
Experts column from CDC experts William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH, and Andrew T.
Kroger, MD, MPH
To access the Needle Tips table of contents where you can view and print
individual sections, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/nt Back issues are accessible from this page as
well.
To download a PDF of the entire 18-page issue, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/nslt.d/n48/n48.pdf
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FDA expands Menactra meningococcal vaccine licensure to include infants and
toddlers ages 9 through 23 months
On April 24, FDA expanded Menactra meningococcal
vaccine
licensure to include infants and toddlers ages 9 through 23
months. Also on April 24, FDA issued a press release titled
"FDA approves the first vaccine to prevent meningococcal
disease in infants and toddlers." Portions of it are
reprinted below.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the use
of Menactra in children as young as 9 months for the
prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by
Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y and W-135.
Menactra already is approved for use in people ages 2
through 55 years. . . .
Although the rates of meningococcal disease are low in the
United States, infants and toddlers are more susceptible to
getting this serious illness. Meningococcal disease is
particularly dangerous because it progresses rapidly and can
cause death within hours. Early symptoms are often difficult
to distinguish from influenza and other common illnesses.
"The highest rate of meningococcal disease occurs in
children under one year of age. With today's approval,
Menactra can now be used in children as young as 9 months of
age to help prevent this potentially life-threatening
disease," said Karen Midthun, MD, director of FDA's Center
for Biologics Evaluation and Research. . . .
Menactra is given as a two-dose series beginning at 9-months, three months apart; and the study results showed the
vaccine produces antibodies in the blood that are protective
against the disease.
Menactra was originally approved on Jan. 14, 2005, for use
in individuals ages 11 years through 55 years and was
approved in October 2007 for children as young as 2 years.
Menactra is manufactured by sanofi pasteur Inc. of
Swiftwater, PA.
To access the complete press release, go to:
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm252392.htm
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MMWR announces National Infant Immunization Week for April 23-30, 2011
CDC published "Announcements: National Infant
Immunization
Week--April 23-30, 2011" in the April 22 issue of MMWR. It
is reprinted below in its entirety, excluding references.
CDC observes the 17th annual National Infant Immunization
Week (NIIW) during April 23-30, 2011. Local and state health
departments, national immunization partners, healthcare
professionals, and community leaders from across the country
will collaborate to highlight the achievements and benefits
of immunization through community-wide activities and
events, including grand rounds and educational training for
healthcare professionals and parents, media briefings, and
immunization clinics.
NIIW is now part of a broad global initiative that is held
in conjunction with the Pan American Health Organization's
(PAHO) Vaccination Week in the Americas. Ten border states
have partnered with PAHO and the United States-Mexico Border
Health Commission to bring additional focus to infant
immunization in the U.S.-Mexico border region. In addition,
the World Health Organization's European, Eastern
Mediterranean, and African regions also are observing
simultaneous immunization weeks. In all, approximately 100
countries are expected to participate in the week-long
campaign to call attention to the critical role that
vaccination plays in safeguarding public health globally.
Currently, in the United States, CDC recommends that
children aged <=2 years receive vaccines to protect against
14 diseases. In September 2010, CDC announced that childhood
immunization rates for vaccines routinely recommended for
children remain at or near record highs. Parental acceptance
of routine childhood immunization is essential because high
vaccination coverage results in decreased rates of vaccine-preventable diseases. Results from a recent survey of U.S.
parents with children aged <6 years show that a majority of
parents are confident or very confident in vaccine safety
(79.0%) and believe that vaccines are important to
children's health (79.8%). This same survey showed that
healthcare providers are parents' most important source of
information for making decisions regarding vaccination
(81.7%). To help facilitate communication between healthcare
providers and parents about vaccines, vaccine safety, and
vaccine-preventable diseases, CDC, the American Academy of
Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians
have developed a series of educational materials called
Provider Resources for Vaccine Conversations with Parents
(available at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/conversations).
These resources will be a focus of this week's NIIW
educational efforts. Additional information about NIIW is
available at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niiw
To access the article, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6015a5.htm
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New: 12th edition of the Pink Book now available to order or download
Just published, the 12th edition of the Pink
Book, formally
titled "Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable
Diseases," is now available to order or download. It
provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive
information on vaccine-preventable diseases.
Typical chapters include a description of the disease,
clinical features, medical management, vaccine details,
vaccination schedule and use, and more.
TO DOWNLOAD THE PINK BOOK (FREE)
All the sections of the Pink Book (i.e., chapters,
appendices) are available for download at no charge at
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/default.htm#download
Slide sets from the Pink Book are also available at this
link, as are errata, updates, and clarifications.
TO ORDER THE PINK BOOK
Order it from the Public Health Foundation for $35 (plus
shipping and handling). For information about ordering
online or by mail, phone, fax, or email, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/#order
For additional information about the 12th edition of the
Pink Book, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook
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AAP offers free access to Pediatrics' May 2011 supplement on vaccine safety
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), along
with leading
healthcare organizations throughout the world, has been
educating parents and pediatricians on the important role
immunization plays in stopping vaccine-preventable diseases
from severely disabling or killing children. Vaccines are
safe, effective, and life saving.
A supplement to the May issue of Pediatrics contains 18
articles on vaccine safety written by medical experts.
Access to the articles in the supplement is available at no
charge. The articles were published as "Pediatrics eFirst
Pages," which means they were published online in advance of
appearing in print.
Here are titles of a representative sample of articles:
"Sources and Perceived Credibility of Vaccine-Safety
Information for Parents," "Finding Reliable Information
About Vaccines," and "Vaccine Attitudes, Concerns, and
Information Sources Reported by Parents of Young Children:
Results From the 2009 HealthStyles Survey."
To access the table of contents in which the 18 articles on
vaccine safety are listed, go to:
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/papbyrecent.dtl
Scroll down to the subhead titled "18 April 2011."
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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!
IAC's laminated versions of the 2011 U.S.
child/teen and
adult immunization schedules are covered with a tough,
washable coating that lets them stand up to a year's worth
of use in every area of your workplace where immunizations
are given. Each has six pages (i.e., three double-sided
pages) and is folded to measure 8.5" by 11".
Laminated schedules are printed in color for easy reading,
come complete with essential tables and footnotes, and
include contraindications and precautions--a feature that
will help you make an on-the-spot determination about the
safety of vaccinating patients of any age.
PRICING
1-4 copies: $7.50 each
5-19 copies: $5.50 each
20-99 copies: $4.50 each
To view images of the laminated schedules, or to order
online or download an order form, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/shop/laminated-schedules.asp
For quotes on customizing or placing orders in excess of 999
schedules, call (651) 647-9009 or email
admininfo@immunize.org
To learn about other essential immunization resources
available for purchase from IAC, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/shop
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's pertussis web section offers one-stop access
to vaccination information
Looking for online pertussis vaccination
information and
resources? Look no further. IAC offers one-stop access to
essential pertussis (whooping cough) information, including
recommendations, patient and staff handouts, and many other
resources to help you carry out your DTaP and Tdap
vaccination activities. To access the Pertussis web section,
visit http://www.immunize.org/pertussis
The Diseases and Vaccines web section is a central
organizing hub of IAC's website. To access information and
resources for 19 vaccine-preventable diseases in addition to
pertussis, visit http://www.immunize.org/vaccines
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IAC's Video of the Week features an entertaining animated video that explains
how vaccines work
IAC encourages IAC Express readers to watch a
2-minute video
that explains how vaccines create immunity to disease. It is
posted on the Immunize for Good website of the Colorado
Children's Immunization Coalition (CCIC).
The video will be available on the home page of IAC's
website through May 1. To access it, go to: http://www.immunize.org and click on the image under the
words Video of the Week. To access it directly after May 1,
go to: http://www.immunizeforgood.com/vaccines/how-vaccines-work
To access other resources from CCIC, go to:
http://www.childrensimmunization.org
Remember to bookmark IAC's home page to view a new video
every Monday. To view an IAC Video of the Week from the
past, go to the video archive at http://www.immunize.org/votw
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ACOG's routine screening recommendations include information on assessing
patients' immunization status
In March, the American College of Obstetricians
and
Gynecologists (ACOG) released "Primary and Preventive Care:
Periodic Assessments." The document is an updated schedule
of the recommended routine screenings, lab tests, and
immunizations for non-pregnant adolescents and women, based
on age and risk factor. A portion of a related ACOG press
release is reprinted below.
Information is included regarding which vaccinations are
recommended, by age and risk group, including the flu
shot, Hepatitis A and B, human papillomavirus (HPV), and
measles. . . .
To access the complete press release, go to:
http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr03-21-11-2.cfm
To access "Primary and Preventive Care: Periodic
Assessments," go to:
http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/immunization/co483.pdf
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MMWR announces World Malaria Day for April 25
CDC published "Announcements: World Malaria
Day--April 25,
2011" in the April 22 issue of MMWR. To access the article,
go to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6015a4.htm
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CDC reports on opportunities for and challenges to malaria eradication
CDC published "Grand Rounds: The Opportunity for
and
Challenges to Malaria Eradication" in the April 22 issue of
MMWR. A press summary of the article is reprinted below.
Malaria is a major public health problem. Worldwide,
approximately 3 billion persons per year are at risk for
contracting this mosquito-borne disease, which caused an
estimated 781,000 deaths in 2009. Recent years have brought
renewed optimism for malaria control through unprecedented
funding, improved interventions for prevention, diagnosis
and treatment, and committed global partnerships. The effect
of these efforts is starting to be seen in fewer malaria
cases and decreased child mortality in certain malaria
endemic countries, though much work remains to be done. In
order to eliminate malaria from endemic countries and
eventually achieve global malaria eradication, partners must
build on lessons learned from initial successes, invest in
research for novel control strategies, and plan for a
prolonged commitment to this effort.
To access the full article, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6015a3.htm
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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
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH),
Immunization Branch, has 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.
Prices start at $17 each for 1-9 copies and are greatly
reduced for large orders, dropping to $3 each for 1,000-1,499 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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Pennsylvania Immunization Conference scheduled for June 30 in Lancaster
The Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition, in
collaboration
with the Pennsylvania Department of Health; Penn State
College of Medicine; Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy
of Pediatrics; and Pennsylvania Academy of Family
Physicians, is sponsoring the Pennsylvania Immunization
Conference. It is scheduled for June 30 in Lancaster.
Continuing education credits are available.
For comprehensive information, go to:
http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/ce/home/programs/immunization
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