IAC Express 2011 |
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Issue number 955: September 26, 2011 |
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- MMWR
publishes notice about FDA change to age indication for Boostrix and
reviews ACIP guidance for the use of Tdap vaccine
- Bulk
quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket
Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit
- Spotlight
on immunize.org: stay current with media coverage about vaccines and
vaccine-preventable diseases
- New
England Journal of Medicine publishes results of CDC study on rotavirus
vaccination
- IAC
revises one-page version of "After the Shots" to provide space for writing
medication instructions
- IAC's
Video of the Week discusses issues involved in building better vaccines
- Vaccine
Education Center offers updated resources
- MMWR
reports on measles outbreak started by case imported from Malaysia
- CDC
releases final state-level vaccination coverage statistics for the 2010-11
influenza season
- NFID
blog explores issues related to infectious diseases
- IAC's
popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are
available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
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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
- 2011-12
influenza vaccine VISs now available in Hmong and Karen
- Program
on adult immunization planned for October 4 in Piscataway, NJ; view it in
person or on your computer screen
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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 955: September 26, 2011 |
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MMWR publishes notice about FDA change to age indication for Boostrix and
reviews ACIP guidance for the use of Tdap vaccine
CDC published "FDA Approval of Expanded Age
Indication for a
Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular
Pertussis Vaccine" in the September 23 issue of MMWR.
On July 8, FDA approved an expanded age indication for the
tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular
pertussis vaccine (Tdap) Boostrix (GlaxoSmithKline).
Boostrix is now licensed for use in individuals ages 10
years and older as a single-dose booster vaccination (i.e.,
the age indication now includes people age 65 and older).
The article also reviews ACIP recommendations for the use of
Tdap in people starting at ages 11-12 years. The article
includes a new clarification as well--that either Tdap
vaccine can be used for people age 65 years and older. The
last two paragraphs of the article follow.
For prevention of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, ACIP
recommends that adolescents and adults receive a one-time
booster dose of Tdap. Adolescents aged 11 through 18 years
who have completed the recommended childhood diphtheria and
tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine (DTP/DTaP) vaccination
series should receive a single dose of Tdap instead of
tetanus and diphtheria toxoids (Td) vaccine, preferably at a
preventive-care visit at age 11 or 12 years. For adults aged
19 through 64 years who previously have not received a dose
of Tdap, a single dose of Tdap should replace a single
decennial Td booster dose. Persons aged 65 years and older
(e.g., grandparents, child-care providers, and health-care
practitioners) who have or who anticipate having close
contact with an infant aged less than 12 months and who
previously have not received Tdap should receive a single
dose of Tdap to protect against pertussis and reduce the
likelihood of transmission. For other adults aged 65 years
and older, a single dose of Tdap vaccine may be administered
instead of Td vaccine in persons who previously have not
received Tdap. Tdap can be administered regardless of
interval since the last tetanus or diphtheria toxoid--containing vaccine. After receipt of Tdap, persons should
continue to receive Td for routine booster vaccination
against tetanus and diphtheria, in accordance with
previously published guidelines.
Currently, two Tdap products are licensed for use in the
United States, Boostrix and Adacel (Sanofi Pasteur, Toronto,
Canada). Adacel has been approved by FDA as a single dose in
persons aged 11 through 64 years. With the recent FDA
expanded licensure for use of Boostrix, ACIP will be
reviewing the current recommendations on use of Tdap in
persons aged 65 years and older. At this time, either Tdap
product may be used in persons aged 65 years and older.
To access the full MMWR article, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6037a3.htm
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV
Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit
To aid in efforts to vaccinate against influenza
and
pneumococcal disease, readers are invited to place orders
now for bulk quantities of the National Influenza Vaccine
Summit's 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Information Guide
and Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination (PPSV) Pocket
Guide. Both are free--you can order them in the hundreds or
thousands!
These laminated, 3.75 x 6.75-inch, 2-color cards serve as a
convenient reference for front-line healthcare professionals
who vaccinate patients. Place a bulk order now, and your
organization will be ready to educate healthcare
professionals at upcoming immunization training sessions and
conferences. Each staff person who administers influenza or
PPSV vaccine needs these handy resources.
THE 2011-12 INFLUENZA POCKET GUIDE PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
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Important points for healthcare providers
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Indications, contraindications, and precautions for the
injectable, intradermal, and intranasal influenza
vaccines
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Clear direction regarding which children ages 6 months
through 8 years need 2 doses of influenza vaccine this
year
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Dosage, route of administration, and indicated age group
for all the various influenza vaccine products
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Talking points for discussing influenza vaccination with
patients
See an image of the influenza vaccine pocket guide at
http://www.immunize.org/pocketguides/pocketguide_flu.pdf
The influenza pocket guide also serves as a reminder to keep
giving influenza vaccine throughout influenza season
(through the spring months).
THE PPSV POCKET GUIDE PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
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Indications for vaccination with PPSV, contraindications,
and precautions
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Indications for vaccination with 2 doses of PPSV and
intervals between doses
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Dosage and routes of administration
See an image of the PPSV pocket guide at
http://www.immunize.org/pocketguides/pocketguide_ppsv.pdf
The 2011-12 influenza pocket guide and PPSV pocket guide are
designed to be used by healthcare professionals only; THEY
ARE NOT PATIENT HANDOUTS.
HOW TO ORDER
Place your order at http://www.preventinfluenza.org/pocketguides There is no
cost for the pocket guides, shipping, or handling within the
U.S. They're going fast, so to avoid disappointment, place
your order ASAP!
If you have questions, email admininfo@immunize.org
BACKGROUND
For background information on the pocket guides, see
http://www.immunize.org/express/issue949.asp#n3
Thanks for your dedication to immunization, and don't forget
to keep vaccinating against influenza through the spring
months!
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Spotlight on immunize.org: stay
current with media coverage about vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases
Looking for the latest media coverage about
vaccines and
vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs)? Look no further. When
vaccines make the news, IAC's Vaccine News web section helps
you stay current. IAC selects relevant, timely, and
interesting news articles, features, opinion pieces, and
editorials about vaccines and VPDs from a variety of news
sources. For each selection, IAC provides the headline,
publisher, opening sentences, and a link. In addition, the
Vaccine News section features a live feed from Google News.
To access the Vaccine News web section, visit
http://www.immunize.org/vaccinenews
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New England Journal of Medicine publishes results of CDC study on rotavirus
vaccination
On September 22, the New England Journal of
Medicine (NEJM)
published results of a CDC study on rotavirus vaccination.
The study used data from a large U.S. insurance database for
2001-2009 to assess rotavirus vaccine coverage and its
impact on healthcare use and treatment costs for diarrhea-related illness in children under age 5 years. The study
showed that vaccinating infants against rotavirus has
resulted in dramatic decreases in healthcare use and
treatment costs for diarrhea-related illness in U.S. infants
and young children.
A preview of "Rotavirus Vaccine and Health Care Utilization
for Diarrhea in U.S. Children" is available at
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1000446
To access the CDC press release about the study, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2011/p0921_rotavirus.html
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IAC revises one-page version of "After the Shots" to provide space for
writing medication instructions
IAC revised the one-page version of "After the
Shots. . .
What to do if your child has discomfort" to provide space
for the child's provider to include recommendations for the
use of medication if desired.
Go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4014.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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IAC's Video of the Week discusses issues involved in building better vaccines
IAC encourages IAC Express readers to watch a
4-minute video
titled "How to Build Better Vaccines." It is part of a
series from the Decade of Vaccines Collaboration. The
presenter is Anne Moscana, MD, director, Division of
Pediatric Infectious Disease, Weill Cornell Medical Center.
The video will be available on the home page of IAC's
website through October 2. 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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Vaccine Education Center offers updated resources
The Vaccine Education Center (VEC) at the
Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia recently released updated fact
sheets about Tdap and influenza. Intended for patients,
parents, and providers, these resources answer the most
frequently asked questions about these vaccines and the
diseases against which they protect. English- and Spanish-language versions are available.
The fact sheets are available online or can be ordered for
$4 per 50-sheet pad, plus shipping.
To access a ready-to-copy (PDF) version of "Tdap: What you
should know" in English, click
here.
To access a ready-to-copy (PDF) version of "Tdap: What you
should know" in Spanish, click
here.
To access a ready-to-copy (PDF) version of "Influenza: What you should
know" in English, click
here.
To access a ready-to-copy (PDF) version of "Influenza: What you should
know" in Spanish, click
here.
To order online, click
here.
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MMWR reports on measles outbreak
started by case imported from Malaysia
CDC published "Notes from the Field: Measles
Among U.S.-Bound Refugees from Malaysia--California, Maryland, North
Carolina, and Wisconsin, August-September 2011" in the
September 23 issue of MMWR. The last two sentences follow.
To prevent measles in U.S. residents at home and abroad, CDC
recommends that eligible persons without evidence of measles
immunity be vaccinated as recommended. Before international
travel, infants aged 6-11 months should receive 1 MMR
vaccine dose, and persons aged >=12 months should receive 2
doses unless they have other evidence of measles immunity.
To access the full article, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6037a4.htm
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CDC
releases final state-level vaccination coverage statistics for the 2010-11
influenza season
CDC published "Announcements: Final State-Level
2010-11
Influenza Vaccination Coverage Estimates Available Online"
in the September 23 issue of MMWR. The entire article
follows.
Final state-specific influenza vaccination coverage
estimates for the 2010-11 season are now available online at
FluVaxView
(http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/vaccinecoverage.htm).
The online information includes estimates of the cumulative
percentage of persons vaccinated by the end of each month,
from August 2010 through May 2011, for each state, for each
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services region, and for
the United States overall. Analyses were conducted using
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for adults
aged >=18 years and National Immunization Survey data for
children aged 6 months-17 years. Estimates are provided
by age group and race/ethnicity. These estimates are
presented using an interactive feature, complemented by an
online summary report. This posting updates the estimates
presented in the MMWR report, "Interim Results:
State-Specific Influenza Vaccination Coverage--United States,
August 2010-February 2011."
To access the article in MMWR, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6037a5.htm
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NFID blog explores issues related to infectious diseases
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)
invites IAC Express readers to explore
InfectiousDiseaseNews.com--a regularly updated and
professionally written blog about current research, trials,
treatments, and issues in the field of infectious diseases.
Infectious Disease News blogger William Schaffner, MD, is
the president of the National Foundation for Infectious
Diseases (and also a member of IAC's Advisory Board).
Dr. Schaffner comments on a host of issues related to
vaccine-preventable diseases on the blog. For example, his
September 16 blog post discusses the important role of
pharmacists in delivering vaccines to the nation's adults.
To access this blog, go to:
http://infectiousdiseasenews.com/Blog.aspx You will need to
register on the site in order to make comments, but
registration is free and easy.
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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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2011-12 influenza vaccine VISs now available in Hmong and Karen
The 2011-12 VIS for inactivated influenza (TIV)
vaccine and
the 2011-12 VIS for live, intranasal influenza (LAIV)
vaccine are now available in Hmong and Karen. IAC gratefully
acknowledges the Minnesota Department of Health for the
translations.
To access the new translations of the VIS for TIV, as well
as the English version, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/vis_flu_inactive.asp
To access the new translations of the VIS for LAIV, as well
as the English version, 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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Program on adult immunization planned for October 4 in Piscataway, NJ; view
it in person or on your computer screen
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior
Services, New
Jersey Immunization Network, and University of Medicine &
Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)--School of Public Health are
collaborating to provide "Vaccines for Life: 2011 Updates
for Adult Immunizations" on October 4 from 9:30-11:00 AM,
Eastern Time. You can view it live in person or live on your
computer screen (live streaming).
Registration is required to attend the program in person. To
register, go to: https://njlmn.rutgers.edu
To prepare to view the program live on your computer screen
(live streaming), go to:
https://njlmn.rutgers.edu/jsp/cat2/cat_date.jsp Scroll down
to events held on October 4. At the far right (under the
"Status" subhead), you will find a hyperlink titled "LIVE
streaming info." Click on it for all necessary directions
and links.
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