IAC Express 2011 |
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Issue number 947: August 22, 2011 |
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Contents
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- CDC's
2011 recommendations for prevention and control of seasonal influenza
published as an MMWR Early Release
- Spotlight
on immunize.org: IAC's most popular web sections and downloads
- CDC
reports on U.S. influenza vaccination coverage among healthcare personnel
during 2010-11 influenza season
- CDC
reports on U.S. influenza vaccination coverage among pregnant women during
2010-11 influenza season
- IAC's
Video of the Week features a young mother describing the death of her
infant son from pertussis
- IAC
updates "Standing Orders for Administering Tetanus-Diphtheria Toxoids &
Pertussis Vaccine (Td/Tdap) to Adults" and "Skills Checklist for
Immunization"
- 2011-12
VISs for influenza vaccines now in Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Tagalog,
Turkish, and Vietnamese
- "CDC
Features" educates parents about the importance of making sure their
children are fully vaccinated for school
- IAC's
popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are
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
- MMWR
publishes information about transplant-transmitted hepatitis B virus in
the United States in 2010
- Two
Clinical Vaccinology courses coming up--one to be held in Atlanta on
November 4-6, 2011, the other in Chicago on March 9-11, 2012
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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 947: August 22, 2011 |
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CDC's 2011 recommendations for prevention and control of seasonal influenza
published as an MMWR Early Release
On August 18, CDC published "Prevention and Control of
Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2011" as an
electronic MMWR Early Release. The first paragraph, which
briefly lists information presented in the recommendations,
is reprinted below.
This document provides updated guidance for the use of
influenza vaccines in the United States for the 2011-12
influenza season. In 2010, the Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP) first recommended annual
influenza vaccination for all persons aged 6 months and
older in the United States. Vaccination of all persons aged
6 months and older continues to be recommended. Information
is presented in this report regarding vaccine strains for
the 2011-12 influenza season, the vaccination schedule for
children aged 6 months through 8 years, and considerations
regarding vaccination of persons with egg allergy.
Availability of a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved intradermally administered influenza vaccine
formulation for adults aged 18 through 64 years is reported.
For issues related to influenza vaccination that are not
addressed in this update, refer to the 2010 ACIP statement
on prevention and control of influenza with vaccines and
associated updates.
To access the Early Release, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/wk/mm60e0818.pdf
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's most popular web sections and downloads
Looking for quick access to IAC's most frequently
visited
web sections and downloaded materials? Look no further.
IAC's Most Popular Web Sections and Downloads provides a
listing of this month's top 15 web sections, as well as of
the top 10 downloaded handouts and publications for patients
and staff.
On the left side of IAC's newly redesigned home page, you
will find this handy list of links.
To access the Most Popular Web sections and Downloads,
please visit IAC's home page at http://www.immunize.org
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CDC reports on U.S. influenza vaccination coverage among healthcare personnel
during 2010-11 influenza season
CDC published "Influenza Vaccination Coverage
Among Health-Care Personnel--United States, 2010-11 Influenza Season" in
the August 19 issue of MMWR. A press summary of the article
is reprinted below.
Although influenza vaccination levels have improved over the
past few years, vaccination coverage among healthcare
personnel (HCP) remains below our 2020 national health
objectives. All HCP should be vaccinated annually for
influenza, according to recommendations from the Healthcare
Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) and
the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). In
a national survey conducted in April 2011 of 1,931 HCP,
influenza vaccination coverage among all HCP for the 2010-11
season was 63.5 percent, with coverage of 84 percent among
physicians and 70 percent among nurses. Near universal
coverage was achieved among HCP who reported being subject
to an employer requirement for vaccination. In the absence
of requirements, increased vaccination coverage was
associated with vaccination being offered to HCP onsite free
of charge for multiple days. Influenza vaccination coverage
among HCP is important for patient safety, and healthcare
administrators should make vaccination readily accessible to
all HCP as an important part of any comprehensive infection
control program.
To access the full article, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6032a1.htm
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CDC reports on U.S. influenza vaccination coverage among pregnant women
during 2010-11 influenza season
CDC published "Influenza Vaccination Coverage
Among Pregnant
Women--United States, 2010-11 Influenza Season" in the
August 19 issue of MMWR. A press summary of the article is
reprinted below.
Pregnant women are at increased risk of morbidity and
mortality from influenza infection during pregnancy.
Vaccinating pregnant women for influenza protects both the
women and their infants, especially infant younger than 6
months who are not old enough to get influenza vaccination.
Despite the long-standing recommendation of influenza
vaccination for pregnant women, the vaccination level among
them was historically low prior to the 2009-10 season.
During the 2009-10 season, about half of pregnant women were
vaccinated, and this level was sustained during the 2010-11
season (49 percent). Women who were offered influenza
vaccination by a provider offer were five times as likely to
be vaccinated as women who didn't receive an offer from a
provider. However, four out of 10 women in this survey did
not receive a provider offer. Healthcare providers need to
strongly recommend and offer inactivated influenza
vaccination to their pregnant patients. . . .
To access the full article, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6032a2.htm
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IAC's Video of the Week features a young mother describing the death of her
infant son from pertussis
IAC encourages IAC Express readers to watch a
powerful and
heartbreaking 2-minute video that features Natalie Norton
describing her son Gavin's death from pertussis. Ms. Norton
worked with the March of Dimes in making the video to raise
awareness that parents need to get vaccinated to protect
their infants from pertussis.
The video will be available on the home page of IAC's
website through August 28. 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
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Tetanus-Diphtheria Toxoids &
Pertussis Vaccine (Td/Tdap) to Adults" and "Skills Checklist for
Immunization"
IAC recently revised the following two handouts
for
healthcare professionals.
(1) For "Standing Orders for Administering Tetanus-Diphtheria Toxoids & Pertussis Vaccine (Td/Tdap) to Adults,"
go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3078.pdf
To access a table with links to all IAC's standing orders
protocols for vaccine administration and medical management
of vaccine reactions, as well as guidance for newborn-nursery hepatitis B vaccination, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/standing-orders
(2) For "Skills Checklist for Immunization," go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p7010.pdf
IAC's Handouts for Patients and Staff web section offers
healthcare professionals and the public approximately 250
FREE English-language handouts (many also available in
translation), which we encourage website users to print out,
copy, and distribute widely. To access all of IAC's free
handouts, go to: http://www.immunize.org/handouts
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2011-12 VISs for influenza vaccines now in Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese,
Tagalog, Turkish, and Vietnamese
The 2011-12 VIS for inactivated influenza (TIV)
vaccine and
the 2011-12 VIS for live, intranasal influenza (LAIV)
vaccine are now available in Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese,
Tagalog, Turkish, and Vietnamese. IAC gratefully
acknowledges Mustafa Kozanoglu, MD, for the Turkish
translations and the California Department of Public Health,
Immunization Branch, for the other translations.
To access the new translations of the VIS for TIV, as well
as the English and Spanish versions, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/vis_flu_inactive.asp [Note: IAC
has developed a large-print version of the Spanish VIS for
TIV; access it by clicking on the preceding link.]
To access the new translations of the VIS for LAIV, as well
as the English and Spanish versions, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/vis_flu_live.asp
For information about the use of VISs, and for VISs in more
than 35 languages, visit IAC's VIS web section at
http://www.immunize.org/vis
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"CDC
Features" educates parents about the importance of making sure their children
are fully vaccinated for school
The "CDC Features" web section now includes
information for
parents on the vaccines needed for infants, children, and
teens.
To access "School Starts Soon--Is Your Child Fully
Vaccinated?" go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/catchupimmunizations
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are
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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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/dvd
For quotes on larger quantities, call (651) 647-9009 or
email admininfo@immunize.org
The Immunization Action Coalition is the only nationwide
vendor of the DVD.
Note for healthcare settings located in California: Contact
your local health department immunization program for a free
copy.
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MMWR publishes information about transplant-transmitted hepatitis B virus in
the United States in 2010
CDC published "Notes from the Field:
Transplant-Transmitted
Hepatitis B Virus--United States, 2010" in the August 19
issue of MMWR. The first paragraph of the article is
reprinted below.
On March 29, 2011, CDC was notified about a possible
transplant-associated hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in a
liver transplant recipient with no known risk factors for
HBV infection. An investigation was begun to learn if other
recipients of organs or tissues from the donor had been
infected with HBV and to investigate potential sources of
the donor's infection.
To access the full article, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6032a4.htm
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Two Clinical Vaccinology courses coming up--one to be held in Atlanta on
November 4-6, 2011, the other in Chicago on March 9-11, 2012
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases,
the Emory
Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, and
the Emory Vaccine Center are sponsoring two Clinical
Vaccinology courses. One will be held in Atlanta on November
4-6, the other in Chicago on March 9-11, 2012. Registration
for the November 4-6 course will open in late August.
To access the brochure for both courses, click
here.
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