Guidance for Vaccinating Children during 2012 Pentacel/Daptacel Shortage CDC guidance on completing the recommended pediatric immunizations schedule during the shortage of Pentacel and Daptacel. The shortage is expected to last through summer 2012 17 May 12 Guidance for Vaccinating Children during... CDC guidance on completing the recommended pediatric immunizations schedule during the shortage of Pentacel and Daptacel. The shortage is expected to last through summer...	CDC 2012 Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases; On-Demand Web Training This web-on-demand program, offered by the CDC, is a comprehensive overview of the principles of vaccination, general recommendations, immunization strategies for providers, and specific information about vaccine-preventable diseases and the vaccines that prevent them. 11 May 12 CDC 2012 Epidemiology & Prevention of... This web-on-demand program, offered by the CDC, is a comprehensive overview of the principles of vaccination, general recommendations, immunization strategies for...
Imported Human Rabies in a U.S. Army Soldier — New York, 2011 In August 2011, a male U.S. Army soldier with progressive right arm and shoulder pain, nausea, vomiting, ataxia, anxiety, and dysphagia was admitted to an emergency department (ED) in New York for suspected rabies. Rabies virus antigens were detected in a nuchal skin biopsy, rabies virus antibodies in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and rabies viral RNA in saliva and CSF specimens by state and CDC rabies laboratories. An Afghanistan canine rabies virus variant was identified. 11 May 12 Imported Human Rabies in a U.S. Army... In August 2011, a male U.S. Army soldier with progressive right arm and shoulder pain, nausea, vomiting, ataxia, anxiety, and dysphagia was admitted to an emergency...	Adult Vaccines: A Grown Up Thing to Do A primer by the American Academy of Microbiology to understanding how vaccines work and why they are important, but there is much more to learn. The best information on vaccination comes from the experts studying them. If you would like to learn more about vaccines you can turn to any of the sources listed in this report.  They will provide reliable information, checked by scientists and researchers for accuracy. 25 Apr 12 Adult Vaccines: A Grown Up Thing to Do A primer by the American Academy of Microbiology to understanding how vaccines work and why they are important, but there is much more to learn. The best information on...
US Measles Outbreak Update, 2011 In 2000 the US achieved measles elimination however, importation of measles continues and  in 2011 the US reported 222 measles cases and 17 outbreaks. 90% of cases reported last year were associated with importation from other countries. 25 Apr 12 US Measles Outbreak Update, 2011 In 2000 the US achieved measles elimination however, importation of measles continues and  in 2011 the US reported 222 measles cases and 17 outbreaks. 90% of cases...	Impact of Adenovirus Vaccine Reintroduction at Military Accession Sites After a 12-year hiatus, military recruit training centers resumed administration of adenovirus type 4 and type 7 vaccine, live, oral (adenovirus vaccine) to trainees beginning in October of 2011. Subsequently, rates of febrile respiratory illnesses (FRI) and adenovirus isolations markedly declined. These findings are consistent with those of a placebo-controlled efficacy trial conducted prior to the vaccine’s licensure by the FDA.  Continued surveillance will clarify the longer term impact of vaccine use. 25 Apr 12 Impact of Adenovirus Vaccine... After a 12-year hiatus, military recruit training centers resumed administration of adenovirus type 4 and type 7 vaccine, live, oral (adenovirus vaccine) to trainees...
Chest Pain following Smallpox Vaccine A case review of myopericarditis in service members following vaccination with the smallpox vaccine. 25 Apr 12 Chest Pain following Smallpox Vaccine A case review of myopericarditis in service members following vaccination with the smallpox vaccine.	American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) HPV Recommendations AAP recommends immunization against human papillomavirus (HPV) for all 11- through 12-year-old children as part of the adolescent immunization program. 25 Apr 12 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) HPV... AAP recommends immunization against human papillomavirus (HPV) for all 11- through 12-year-old children as part of the adolescent immunization program.
New Vaccine Storage & Handling Resources Added The MILVAX Storage and Handling portal is now available. It includes online training, forms, policies, guidelines, and other tools to help you maintain the vaccine cold chain and preserve the potency and integrity of the vaccines under your care. These tools can help assist you in meeting your vaccine storage and handling goals, and to reduce vaccine waste and unnecessary costs. 30 Oct 10 New Vaccine Storage & Handling Resources... The MILVAX Storage and Handling portal is now available. It includes online training, forms, policies, guidelines, and other tools to help you maintain the vaccine cold...	Postlicensure Safety Surveillance for TIV-HD in VAERS There were no new serious vaccine safety concerns following TIV-HD identified in VAERS during the first year after licensure. Findings were consistent with conditions found from pre-licensure studies (e.g., fever and pain) that were more frequently reported after TIV-HD than after receipt of standard dose TIV. 03 Apr 12 Postlicensure Safety Surveillance for... There were no new serious vaccine safety concerns following TIV-HD identified in VAERS during the first year after licensure. Findings were consistent with conditions...
Study Reports Aluminum in Vaccines Poses Extremely Low Risk to Infants This FDA study is important because it provides additional scientific information confirming that the benefits of aluminum-containing vaccines administered during the first year of life outweigh any theoretical concerns about the potential effect of aluminum on infants. 09 Feb 12 Study Reports Aluminum in Vaccines Poses... This FDA study is important because it provides additional scientific information confirming that the benefits of aluminum-containing vaccines administered during the...