Best Practices to Improve Maternal Immunization
Register today for a FREE, 1CME Credit webinar sponsored by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). August 7, 2017 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET Register HERE!
New Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) Website
The CDC and FDA are announcing VAERS 2.0. This new version of the adverse event reporting system includes a new reporting form and a new website that allows you to: Easily submit a VAERS report electronically. Access VAERS data. Learn more about how CDC and FDA monitor the safety of vaccines. There are now TWO ways to report an adverse event following vaccination: Use the online reporting tool. Complete a VAERS PDF form and upload it to the new VAERS website By the end of 2017, CDC and FDA will phase out the old VAERS-1 paper form and fully transition Read More …
Free Webinar: CDC Pink Book Wednesdays
Each Wednesday for 15 weeks, CDC experts will discuss a new chapter of The 13th Edition Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (commonly known as “The Pink Book”) and answer viewers’ questions. The webinar series will provide an overview of vaccines and the diseases they prevent, general recommendations for vaccines, vaccination principles, and immunization strategies for providers. Register HERE. June 14 – Principles of Vaccination June 28 – General Recommendations: Part 1 July 5 – General Recommendations: Part 2 & Vaccine Safety July 19 – Vaccine Storage & Handling, and Administration July 26 – Immunization Strategies August 2 – Rotavirus Read More …
First study on the effects of HPV vaccination on the incidence of mouth cancer in men.
May 17, 2017 – The HPV vaccine that helps prevent cervical cancer in women also might lower the risk in young men of oral infections that can cause mouth and throat cancers, a new study finds. Read more HERE.
Year-round flu vaccinations promote healthier infants in subtropics
May 15, 2017 – Vaccinating pregnant mothers year-round against flu in the resource-challenged region of subtropical Nepal reduced infant flu virus infection rates by an average of 30 percent, increased birth weights by 15 percent and resulted in babies having less influenza, according to a study. An international research team reports expanding year-round flu vaccinations during pregnancy would also benefit children in other tropical and subtropical parts of the world. Read more HERE.
Cholera Vaccine Safe for Pregnant Women?
Pregnancy increases the risk of harmful effects from cholera for both mothers and their fetuses. A killed oral cholera vaccine, Shanchol (Shantha Biotechnics, Hydrabad, India), can protect against the disease for up to 5 years. However, cholera vaccination campaigns have often excluded pregnant women because of insufficient safety data for use during pregnancy. READ MORE about an observational cohort study to assess the safety of Shanchol during pregnancy.
Ghana, Kenya and Malawi to take part in WHO malaria vaccine pilot programme
April 24, 2017 The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO/AFRO) announced today that Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi will take part in a WHO-coordinated pilot implementation programme that will make the world’s first malaria vaccine available in selected areas, beginning in 2018. Read more HERE.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Immunization Initiatives Newsletter
CLICK HERE for the Immunization Initiatives Newsletter! Included is lots of information about National Infants Immunization Week!
Spotting the vaccine-preventable diseases that are back in the waiting room.
From rashes to puffy cheeks and persistent coughs, infectious diseases are a complex, everyday threat to human health. The introduction of vaccines was a revolutionary step in combating epidemic viruses and bacteria. However, during an age in which herd immunity is slipping and multidrug-resistant pathogens are on the rise, spotting infectious diseases can feel similar to detective work for many primary care physicians. More from Medical News Today.
72 Pediatric Flu Deaths Reported This Season
According to the FluView report for the week ending April 8, 2017 (week 14), flu activity decreased but remained elevated in the United States. While the 2016-2017 flu season has peaked, 18 states continue to report widespread flu activity and additional four flu-related pediatric deaths were reported that occurred this season. This bring the total number of flu deaths in children reported to CDC this season to 72. Significant flu activity is likely to continue for a number of weeks. See the CDC Report HERE. See FluView HERE.