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Immunization-related MMWRs | CDC

2017 News Reports By Month

JAN | FEB | MAR

March 2017

Yaffee AQ, Day DL, Bastin G, Powell M, Melendez S; Allen N, et al. Notes from the Field: Obstetric Tetanus in an Unvaccinated Woman After a Home Birth Delivery — Kentucky, 2016 MMWR. 2017;66(11);307-8.
This case highlights the importance of tetanus vaccination for all persons as recommended by ACIP...
Boyd AT, Dombaxe D, Moreira R, Oliveira MS, Manuel E, Colorado CN, et al. Notes from the Field: Investigation of Patients Testing Positive for Yellow Fever Viral RNA After Vaccination During a Mass Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign — Angola, 2016 MMWR. 2017;66(10);282-3.
CDC and the Angola Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program conducted an investigation of patients with a history of yellow fever vaccination and symptoms of yellow fever disease whose specimens tested positive for yellow fever viral RNA by reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to assess whether such cases could represent vaccine failure or AEFIs...
Iuliano AD, Jang Y, Jones J, Davis CT, Wentworth DE, Uyeki TM, et al. Increase in Human Infections with Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Virus During the Fifth Epidemic — China, October 2016–February 2017 MMWR. 2017;66(9);254-5.
Candidate vaccine viruses (CVVs) were developed, and vaccine was manufactured based on representative viruses detected after the emergence of A(H7N9) virus in humans in 2013...
Mbaeyi C, Ryan MJ, Smith P, Mahamud A, Farag N, Haithami S, et al. Response to a Large Polio Outbreak in a Setting of Conflict — Middle East, 2013–2015 MMWR. 2017;66(8);227–31.
Countries experiencing active conflict and chronic insecurity are at increased risk for polio outbreaks because of political instability and population displacement hindering delivery of immunization services...

February 2017

Nnadi C, Damisa E, Esapa L, Braka F, Waziri N, Siddique A, et al. Continued Endemic Wild Poliovirus Transmission in Security-Compromised Areas — Nigeria, 2016 MMWR. 2017;66(7);190-3.
Increasing polio vaccination coverage and implementing high-quality polio surveillance, especially among populations in newly secured and difficult-to-access areas in Borno and other Lake Chad basin areas are urgently needed...
Flannery B, Chung JR, Thaker SN, Monto AS, Martin ET, Belongia EA, et al. Interim Estimates of 2016–17 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness — United States, February 2017 MMWR. 2017;66(6);167-71.
This report uses data, as of February 4, 2017, from 3,144 children and adults enrolled in the U.S. Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Network (U.S. Flu VE Network) during November 28, 2016–February 4, 2017, to estimate an interim adjusted effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine for preventing laboratory-confirmed influenza virus infection associated with medically attended ARI...
Blanton L, Mustaquim D, Alabi N, Kniss K, Kramer1 N, Budd A, et al. Update: Influenza Activity — United States, October 2, 2016–February 4, 2017 MMWR. 2017;66(6);159-66.
This report summarizes U.S. influenza activity during October 2, 2016–February 4, 2017, and updates the previous summary...
Kim DK, Riley LE, Harriman KH, Hunter P, Bridges CB. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older — United States, 2017 MMWR. 2017;66(5);136-8.
The 2017 adult immunization schedule summarizes ACIP recommendations in two figures, footnotes for the figures, and a table of contraindications and precautions for vaccines recommended for adults...
Robinson CL, Romero JR, Kempe A, Pellegrini C; Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Child/Adolescent Immunization Work Group. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger — United States, 2017 MMWR. 2017;66(5);134-5.
The 2017 child and adolescent immunization schedule summarizes ACIP recommendations, including several changes from the 2016 immunization schedules, in three figures, and footnotes for the figures...
Marlow MA, Chitula MA; Francisco C, Conceiçao O, Soares MJ, Silva S, et al. Notes from the Field: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Yellow Fever Vaccination Among Men During an Outbreak — Luanda, Angola, 2016 MMWR. 2017;66(4);117-8.
Increased availability of clear information and adaptation of the vaccination activities to the target population’s daily activities were needed...

January 2017

Barber A, Muscoplat MH, Fedorowicz A. Coverage with Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine and Influenza Vaccine Among Pregnant Women — Minnesota, March 2013–December 2014 MMWR. 2017;66(02);56-9.
Measures are needed to improve adequacy of prenatal care and reduce health disparities among minority, poor, and non–U.S.-born women to address maternal vaccination disparities...
Marin M, Patel M, Oberste S, Pallansch MA. Guidance for Assessment of Poliovirus Vaccination Status and Vaccination of Children Who Have Received Poliovirus Vaccine Outside the United States MMWR. 2017;66(01);23-5.
This report summarizes current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for poliovirus vaccination and provides CDC guidance, in the context of the switch from tOPV to bOPV, regarding assessment of vaccination status and vaccination of children who might have received poliovirus vaccine outside the United States, to ensure that children living in the United States (including immigrants and refugees) are protected against all three poliovirus types...
Bahl S, Hampton LM, Bhatnagar P, Rao GS, Haldar P, Sangal L, et al. Notes from the Field: Detection of Sabin-Like Type 2 Poliovirus from Sewage After Global Cessation of Trivalent Oral Poliovirus Vaccine — Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, India, August–September 2016 MMWR. 2017;65(52);1493–4.
This investigation underscores the importance of maintaining robust surveillance for polioviruses and of immunization workers being alert for tOPV vials in cold chain storage and reporting any tOPV vials that they find...