Immunization-related MMWRs | CDC

Immunization-related MMWRs | CDC

Immunization MMWRs

2020 News Reports By Month

• January 2020

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January 2020

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  Havers FP, Moro PL, Hunter P, Hariri S, Bernstein H. Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccines: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2019  MMWR. 2020;69(3):77–83.
  This report provides recommendations for the use of Td or Tdap for the decennial Td booster, tetanus prophylaxis when indicated for wound management, and catch-up immunization schedule for persons aged ≥7 years with incomplete or unknown vaccination history…
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  Merritt TA, Rasmussen SA, Bright MA, Roussos-Ross D, Sims SM, Gurka MJ, et al. Variation in Tdap and Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women by Insurance Type — Florida, 2016–2018 MMWR. 2020;69(3);72–76.
  Medicaid benefits for Tdap and influenza vaccination during pregnancy might increase vaccination coverage…
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  Owusu D, Hand J, Tenforde MW, Feldstein LR, DaSilva J, Barnes J, et al. Early Season Pediatric Influenza B/Victoria Virus Infections Associated with a Recently Emerged Virus Subclade — Louisiana, 2019 MMWR. 2020;69(2);40-43.
  Early influenza B/Victoria virus activity in Louisiana resulted in illnesses in children that were similar to typical seasonal influenza; however, some illnesses were severe, and one death was reported…