IAC Express 2011 |
|
Issue number 933: May 31, 2011 |
|
|
| Please click here to subscribe to IAC Express
as well as other FREE IAC periodicals. |
|
Contents
of this Issue
Select a title to jump to the article. |
- CDC
reports 118 measles cases across the U.S. in 2011, the highest number of
cases reported for any January-May period since 1996
- CDC
publishes recommendations for use of a booster dose of inactivated
Japanese encephalitis vaccine
- CDC
updates information on options for obtaining Japanese encephalitis vaccine
for children
- American
Pharmacists Association adopts a policy mandating influenza vaccination
for pharmacy personnel; four more organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for
Patient Safety
- Spotlight
on immunize.org: state immunization laws
- IAC's
Video of the Week drives home the importance of being adequately
vaccinated against measles
- IAC's
popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now
available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
-
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants,
Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health,
Immunization Branch
- New: CDC
launches Preteen and Teen Vaccines website
- NFID
offers two online training activities on pneumococcal disease--free CE
credits available
|
| |
| 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 933: May 31, 2011 |
|
|
|
1. |
CDC reports 118 measles cases across the U.S. in 2011, the highest number of
cases reported for any January-May period since 1996
CDC published "Measles--United States,
January-May 20, 2011"
in the May 27 issue of MMWR. CDC published the same article
as an MMWR Early Release on May 24, and IAC Express
published an Extra Edition based on the Early Release on May
25.
To access the complete ready-to-print (PDF) version of this
article in the May 27 MMWR, go to pages 666-668 of this
document: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm6020.pdf
To access the web-text (HTML) version of this article, go
to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6020a7.htm
Back to top |
| |
|
|
2. |
CDC publishes recommendations for use of a booster dose of inactivated
Japanese encephalitis vaccine
CDC published "Recommendations for Use of a
Booster Dose of
Inactivated Vero Cell Culture-Derived Japanese Encephalitis
Vaccine--Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2011"
in the May 27 issue of MMWR. A portion of a press summary of
the recommendations is reprinted below.
Data on the need for and timing of booster doses of
inactivated Vero cell culture-derived Japanese encephalitis
vaccine (Ixiaro) were not available when the vaccine was
licensed. In February 2011, the Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP) reviewed Ixiaro clinical trial
data and concluded that the decreased percentage of subjects
with neutralizing antibody levels at >=12 months following
the first dose of a 2-dose primary vaccination series
indicated the need for a booster dose, and there was an
acceptable safety profile and immune response following a
booster dose administered at >=12 months.
To access the complete ready-to-print (PDF) version of these
recommendations, go to pages 661-663 of this document:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm6020.pdf
To access the web-text (HTML) version, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6020a5.htm
Back to top |
| |
|
|
3. |
CDC updates information on options for obtaining Japanese encephalitis
vaccine for children
CDC published "Update on Japanese Encephalitis
Vaccine for
Children--United States, May 2011" in the May 27 issue of
MMWR. A press summary of the article is reprinted below.
Inactivated mouse brain-derived Japanese encephalitis (JE)
vaccine (manufactured as JE-Vax), the only JE vaccine that
is licensed in the United States for use in children, is no
longer available. In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) approved an inactivated Vero cell culture-derived JE
vaccine (manufactured as Ixiaro) for use in adults aged >=17
years. Although pediatric studies are ongoing, it will
likely be several years before Ixiaro is licensed in the
United States for use in children. Current options for
obtaining JE vaccine for U.S. children include (1) enroll
children in the ongoing clinical trial, (2) administer
Ixiaro off-label, or (3) receive JE vaccine at an
international travelers' health clinic in Asia.
To access the complete ready-to-print (PDF) version of the
article, go to pages 664-665 of this document:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm6020.pdf
To access the web-text (HTML) version of the article, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6020a6.htm
Back to top |
| |
|
|
4. |
American Pharmacists Association adopts a policy mandating influenza
vaccination for pharmacy personnel; four more organizations join IAC's Honor
Roll for Patient Safety
IAC encourages qualifying healthcare
organizations to apply
for its Honor Roll for Patient Safety. The honor roll
recognizes hospitals, medical practices, professional
organizations, and government entities that have taken a
stand for patient safety by implementing mandatory influenza
vaccination policies for healthcare workers.
More than 100 organizations are now enrolled.
Since April 18, when IAC Express last reported on the Honor
Roll for Patient Safety, some new entries have been made:
(1) The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) recently
adopted a policy supporting mandatory annual influenza
vaccination of pharmacy personnel. APhA joins the following
nine professional associations included on IAC's Honor Roll
for Patient Safety for developing position statements that
endorse influenza vaccination mandates for healthcare
workers:
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); American College of
Physicians (ACP); American Public Health Association (APHA);
American Medical Directors Association (AMDA); Association
for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
(APIC); Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA);
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID); National
Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF); and Society for Healthcare
Epidemiology of America (SHEA).
To read the APhA policy statement, go to:
http://www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=House_of_Delegates&TEMPLATE=/
CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=25910
To access all position or policy statements, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/honor-roll
(2) The following three institutions and one medical
practice have also been enrolled.
-
Institutions: Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI; Baptist
Health System, San Antonio, TX; Cottage Grove Community
Hospital (PeaceHealth), Cottage Grove, OR
-
Medical practice: Core Physicians, LLC, Exeter,
NH
To be included in the honor roll, an organization's mandate
must require influenza vaccination for employees and must
include serious measures to prevent transmission of
influenza from unvaccinated workers to patients. Such
measures might include a mask requirement, reassignment to
non-patient-care duties, or dismissal of the employee.
To find specific information on the mandates of the enrolled
organizations or to submit your organization's application
for the honor roll, go to: http://www.immunize.org/honor-roll
Back to top |
| |
|
|
5. |
Spotlight on immunize.org: state immunization laws
Looking for up-to-date information about state
immunization
mandates? Look no further. IAC's State Information web
section is the "go-to" spot for up-to-date information about
state immunization mandates. IAC tracks vaccination mandates
for vaccine-preventable diseases in child-care facilities,
schools, colleges, and long-term care facilities. The
immunization mandate data are compiled for the 50 states and
presented in table and/or map formats.
To access State Information, visit http://www.immunize.org/laws
If you have any updates from your state that you think
should be made to IAC's web section on State Information,
please notify us at admin@immunize.org We appreciate
receiving the latest information from IAC Express readers.
Back to top |
| |
|
|
6. |
IAC's Video of the Week drives home the importance of being adequately
vaccinated against measles
IAC encourages IAC Express readers to watch
"Measles: What
to Know," a 2-minute video about a mother and son who both
contracted measles, the importance of children receiving two
doses of measles vaccine, and the necessity of international
travelers to be adequately vaccinated for their destination.
Made available by WebMD, the video features commentary by
Louis Cooper, MD, past president of the American Academy of
Pediatrics.
The video will be available on the home page of IAC's
website through June 5. To access it, go to:
http://www.immunize.org and click on the image under the
words Video of the Week.
Remember to bookmark IAC's home page to view a new video
every Monday.
To access the archives of IAC's Videos of the Week, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/votw
Back to top |
| |
|
|
7. |
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
Back to top |
| |
|
|
8. |
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.
Back to top |
| |
|
|
9. |
New:
CDC launches Preteen and Teen Vaccines website
CDC's National Center for Immunization and
Respiratory
Diseases recently launched its Preteen and Teen Vaccines
website. It includes information for parents, preteens and
teens, healthcare professionals, and public health
professionals. Resources include online and print materials,
videos, audios, web tools, and more.
To access the home page of the Preteen and Teen Vaccines
website, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens
Back to top |
| |
|
|
10. |
NFID offers two online training activities on pneumococcal disease--free CE
credits available
To help promote adult pneumococcal vaccination,
the National
Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) recently posted
two training activities on its website. Free CE credits are
available for participating in either.
(1) "Pneumococcal Disease Webcast On-Demand" addresses the
crisis, burden, and management of pneumococcal disease, and
the key role healthcare providers can play in pneumococcal
disease prevention through vaccination. To access it, go to:
http://www.vemcomeded.com/webinar-6-ondemand.asp
(2) Designed as a user-friendly reference guide, the "20
FAQs e-Monograph" provides clear, concise, evidence-based
answers to frequently asked questions. It also features a
new interactive way of viewing an online program. To access
it, go to: http://www.vemcomeded.com/e-monograph-01.asp
For information on NFID and its resources, go to:
http://www.nfid.org
Back to top |
| |
|
|
