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CDC - Immunization Works March 2015 - News - Vaccines

CDC - Immunization Works March 2015 - News - Vaccines



Immunization Works March 2015

Immunization Works March 2015 Newsletter


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2015 Immunization Schedules: The 2015 child and adolescent immunization schedule and adult immunization schedule have been released.
CDC encourages organizations to syndicate content to share with visitors rather than copy a PDF version of the schedule onto their websites.  Content syndication allows other organizations’ websites to mirror CDC web content, with automatic updates whenever changes are made on the CDC site. This helps ensure that all schedules are current across the Internet. See how to display the schedules on your site.
2015 Vaccine Schedules App Now Available: Healthcare providers who recommend or administer vaccines can immediately access all 2015 CDC-recommended immunization schedules and footnotes using the CDC Vaccine Schedules app. Optimized for tablets and useful on smartphones, the app shows the child, adolescent, and adult vaccines recommended by ACIP.
  • If you previously downloaded the 2014 app, you must download the 2015 version, release 2.0.1. Check your app store or app library for updates.
  • If you are new to the free Vaccine Schedules app, see instructions on downloading to iOS and Android devices.

To receive an e-mail notice when this app and/or the immunization schedules are updated or changed, be sure to subscribe to immunization schedule e-mail updates.
National Infant Immunization Week: National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 18-25, 2015. NIIW is an annual observance to promote the benefits of childhood immunizations and improve the health of children 2 years old and younger. Since 1994, local and state health departments, national immunization partners, healthcare providers, community leaders, clinicians from across the U.S., and CDC have come together during NIIW to highlight the impact of vaccination on the lives of infants and children. NIIW is also a great time to celebrate immunization achievements, recognize partners and volunteers, and revitalize community level efforts.
Planning an event for NIIW?
Visit the NIIW website to find promotional and educational materials to help you plan your NIIW activities and tailor them to the needs of your community. Let CDC know what you have planned by adding your event to the NIIW Event Registry.
Missed Opportunities for Tetanus Postexposure Prophylaxis in California, January 2008-March 2014: Tetanus is an acute and sometimes fatal disease characterized by sudden muscle contractions. The number of tetanus cases reported annually in the U.S. has declined significantly since the 1930s and 1940s as a result of the introduction of tetanus vaccines. However, sporadic cases continue to occur in persons who are not up-to-date with tetanus toxoid-containing (TT) vaccinations and do not receive appropriate postexposure prophylaxis (PEP). To assess the extent of these cases, the California Department of Public Health reviewed all tetanus cases reported during January 2008-March 2014. A total of 21 tetanus patients were reported; five (24%) died. An average of three cases were reported each year during 2008-2013; the average annual incidence among patients aged 65 and older (0.23 cases per 1 million population) was twice that among patients aged 21-64 years (0.10 cases per 1 million population). Of 16 patients with an acute injury before illness and diagnosis, nine (56%) sought medical care, and two (22%) of the nine received appropriate PEP. Although tetanus is rare, it is a life-threatening disease that is preventable. Healthcare providers should ensure that their patients are up-to-date with TT vaccination and provide appropriate postexposure prophylaxis for patients with wounds. Please read the March 13 MMWR for the full report.

Influenza Information

Update: Influenza Activity Update in the U.S., September 28, 2014-February 21, 2015:Influenza activity in the U.S. began to increase in mid-November, remained elevated through February 21, 2015, and is expected to continue for several more weeks. To date, influenza A (H3N2) viruses have predominated overall. As has been observed in previous seasons during which influenza A (H3N2) viruses predominated, adults aged 65 and older have been most severely affected. The cumulative laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalization rate among adults aged 65 and older is the highest recorded since this type of surveillance began in 2005. This age group also accounts for the majority of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza. The majority of circulating influenza A (H3N2) viruses are different from the influenza A (H3N2) component of the 2014-15 Northern Hemisphere seasonal vaccines, and the predominance of these antigenically and genetically drifted viruses has resulted in reduced vaccine effectiveness. The March 6 MMWR summarizes U.S. influenza activity since September 28, 2014, and updates the previous summary.
Continuing Flu Vaccination Efforts for the 2014-15 Flu Season: A variety of resources are available, including printaudio/videosocial media tools, and web tools. This season, CDC added new flu promotional materials for grassroots outreach to health-disparate populations. You can order these free resources and more at the CDC flu free resources web page; it’s one-stop shopping for up-to-date flu information!
Check out our partner website, where partners have been entering activities into the calendar of events for the 2014-15 flu season. Submit your flu prevention activities/events and see what others are planning now.
You can also visit CDC’s main flu website to access relevant Q&As, keep up with national andinternational flu activity, surveillance, and vaccine coverage data, or view information tailored specifically for healthcare providers. Flu-related questions and information requests (including web content syndication or to receive updates via subscription) should be directed to CDC atfluinbox@cdc.gov.
Health Map Vaccine Finder: Need help finding flu vaccine? The Health Map Vaccine FinderExternal Web Site Icon helps consumers locate flu vaccine within their communities.
Healthcare providers can register their location on this site, which now shows availability for over 38,000 locations. Spread the wordExternal Web Site Icon to immunization providers about how they can register on this site.

Resources and Information

Current Issues in Immunization Netconference: Immunization netconferences are live, one-hour presentations combining an online visualpresentation with simultaneous audio via telephone conference call and a live question and answer session. Internet access and a separate phone line are needed to participate. The next netconference will be held on May 20, 2015. Please visit the netconference web page for additional information and archived webcasts.
You Call the Shots Modules: You Call the Shots is a web-based training course developed through the Project to Enhance Immunization Content in Nursing Education and Training. The General Recommendations on Immunization module has recently been updated. Please visit You Call the Shotsfor additional information and other modules. Continuing Education (CE) credit is available for viewing a module and completing an evaluation.
New Campaign Promotes Maternal Tdap Vaccination: A new CDC campaign, “Born with Protection from Whooping Cough,” aims to increase awareness among pregnant women and healthcare providers that the whooping cough vaccine, Tdap, is recommended during the third trimester of every pregnancy. This recommendation helps protect babies from whooping cough during the first few months of life, when they are most vulnerable to serious disease and complications.
CDC developed a number of research-based resources in collaboration with the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Nurse-Midwives, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Materials for pregnant women, including posters and fact sheets, are available in English and SpanishFact sheets for healthcare providers emphasize the importance of making a strong recommendation and, if necessary, referral.
Visit the Pregnancy and Whooping Cough web page to find out more about the whooping cough vaccine recommendation for pregnant women.
ACIP Meeting: The next ACIP meeting will be June 24-25, 2015. Please visit the ACIP meeting web page for agendas, presentation slides, meeting minutes, archived video broadcasts, and additional information.
Adult Immunization Materials: Adult resource materials are available for order from the Public Health FoundationExternal Web Site Icon, including a prescription pad with a checklist healthcare providers can use to counsel patients about which vaccines are right for them. Each sheet on the pad lists 17 possible vaccinations and serves as a convenient resource for patients and providers. Also visit CDC’s Adult Vaccination Information for Healthcare and Public Health Providers to download materials to educate and encourage adult patients to get vaccinated. The resources, along with the new Vaccines for Adults website, provide general information on adult vaccination. Targeted groups include young adults (19-26 years), pregnant womenadults with special health conditions, and older adults (60 years and older).
CDC and Medscape Videos: This special series of commentariesExternal Web Site Icon, part of a collaboration between CDC and Medscape, is designed to deliver CDC's authoritative guidance directly to Medscape's physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers. In this series, CDC experts offer video commentaries on current topics important to practicing clinicians. NCIRD has contributed to a variety of commentaries. You may need to sign up and log in as a member to view the videos. Registration is free.
Immunization Resources: Publications are available for ordering at CDC-INFO on Demand. You can search for immunization publications by using the “Programs” drop-down menu and selecting “Immunization and Vaccines,” or you can search by “Title.” Numerous items, including the updatedParents Guide to Childhood Immunizationsand flu campaign materials, are available.
CDC Job Openings: CDC is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates for a wide range of immunization and other positions. Researchers, medical officers, epidemiologists, and other specialists are often needed to fill positions within CDC. For a current listing, including international opportunities, please visit CDC’s employment web page.

Calendar of Events

New Hampshire Immunization ConferenceExternal Web Site Icon, March 25, Manchester, NH
Annual Conference on Vaccine ResearchExternal Web Site Icon (National Foundation for Infectious Diseases), April 13-15, Bethesda, MD
California Immunization Coalition SummitExternal Web Site Icon, April 26-27, Riverside, CA
Immunization Update 2015External Web Site Icon, Dane County Immunization Coalition, April 28, Madison, WI
Pennsylvania Immunization ConferenceExternal Web Site Icon, May 14, Harrisburg, PA
West Virginia Immunization SummitExternal Web Site Icon, June 16-17, Charleston, WV



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