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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Physicians (ACP), the American Public Health Association (APHA), the Massachusetts Public Health Alliance, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine  are asking the courts to reverse the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new recommendations for pediatric vaccinations. They are also seeking to stop February’s scheduled ACIP meeting. Read more from CNN here

Join us online for the May Quarterly Meeting of the Immunization Coalition! Thursday, May 23, 2024 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET Register in advance for this meeting: https://delamed-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApfumurTooGtLTdMIoosUzAGbolsMZAVZZ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Agenda 2023-2024 Flu Season End of Season Update COVID-19 Update Delaware Status School Health Division of Public Health School Survey Emerging Infectious Disease Global Update U.S. Measles Update Avian/Bovine/Human Influenza Update Partner Updates Pfizer – Maternal RSV Vaccines Moderna – RSV Vaccine Update

DOVER, DE (June 18, 2022) – Parents of children ages 6 months through 5 years old, will be able to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19 starting the week of June 20, 2022, according to the Division of Public Health (DPH). Vaccines for this youngest age group received final sign off for Emergency Use Authorization, from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Friday, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today.  Both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines were authorized for this age group, with slight differences between the two. Moderna’s is a two-dose series of vaccine, which is one-quarter the Read More …

In a highly anticipated decision, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 at home. The pill, called Paxlovid, is made by Pfizer. It’s taken twice a day for five days in combination with a second medicine called ritonavir, a generic antiviral. Read more here

November 16 – 17, 2019Washington, DC This 2-day course focuses on new developments and issues related to the use of vaccines. Expert faculty provide the latest information on vaccines, including updated recommendations for vaccinations across the lifespan, and innovative and practical strategies for ensuring timely and appropriate immunization. For more information, check out the course website!

The CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award recognizes individuals who make a significant contribution toward improving public health through their work in childhood immunization. This year, a new partner will join CDC to honor those who are doing an exemplary job or going above and beyond to promote or foster childhood immunization among children 0-2 years old in their communities. One Champion from each of the 50 U.S. states, 8 U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia will be honored. The awardees will be announced during National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), April 27-May 4, 2019.   We wanted Read More …