The Story of Immunization: A Special Edition of South Dakota Medicine South Dakota Medicine recently published its 2013 special edition, The Story of Immunization. The edition is devoted to an exploration of the safety and efficacy of vaccines and their importance in relation to public health. It includes articles on the history of vaccines, the science of vaccination, outbreaks, and much more. Updated 07 Mar 13 The Story of Immunization: A Special Edition of South Dakota Medicine South Dakota Medicine recently published its 2013 special edition, The Story of Immunization. The edition is devoted to an exploration of the safety and efficacy of...	CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit Proper vaccine storage and handling practices play a very important role in protecting individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccine quality is the shared responsibility of everyone, from the time vaccine is manufactured until it is administered. Updated 29 Nov 12 CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit Proper vaccine storage and handling practices play a very important role in protecting individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccine quality is...
CDC: Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report Prepared by the Influenza Division Geographic Spread of Influenza as Assessed by State and Territorial Epidemiologists 2012-2013 Influenza Season Week 17 ending April 27, 2013. Updated 05 Apr 13 CDC: Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report Prepared by the Influenza Division Geographic Spread of Influenza as Assessed by State and Territorial Epidemiologists 2012-2013 Influenza Season Week 17 ending April 27, 2013.	FDA approves first seasonal influenza vaccine culture On November 20th the FDA announced approval of Flucelvax, the first seasonal influenza vaccine licensed in the United States produced using cultured animal cells, instead of fertilized chicken eggs. Flucelvax is approved to prevent seasonal influenza in people ages 18 years and older. The manufacturing process is similar to the egg-based production method, but a significant difference is that the virus strains included in the vaccine are grown in animal cells of mammalian origin instead of in eggs. Cell culture technology has already been in use for several decades to produce other U.S. licensed vaccines. Updated 04 Dec 12 FDA approves first seasonal influenza vaccine culture On November 20th the FDA announced approval of Flucelvax, the first seasonal influenza vaccine licensed in the United States produced using cultured animal cells, instead...
The Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) launched the National Vaccine Errors Reporting Program (VERP) in November 2012 The VERP captures the unique causes and consequences of vaccine related errors. All information is confidential and in addition is shared with the CDC and FDA. The ISMP VERP is highly recommended for all locations without access to the DoD Patient Safety Reporting (PSR) System. Updated 04 Dec 12 The Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) launched the National Vaccine Errors Reporting Program (VERP) in November 2012 The VERP captures the unique causes and consequences of vaccine related errors. All information is confidential and in addition is shared with the CDC and FDA. The ISMP...	DoD Influenza Surveillance Summary Each week the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center publishes a summary of influenza activity in the COCOMS. The summary tracks influenza like illness, flu activity through the DoD laboratory surveillance network and influenza vaccination coverage. Reports are by COCOM and service members or beneficiary populations. Updated 04 Dec 12 DoD Influenza Surveillance Summary Each week the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center publishes a summary of influenza activity in the COCOMS. The summary tracks influenza like illness, flu activity...
Medical Surveillance Monthly Report - Pertussis MSMR August 2012: Pertussis Diagnoses among Service Members and Other Beneficiaries of the U.S.Military Health System, January 2005-June 2012 Updated 07 Sep 12 Medical Surveillance Monthly Report - Pertussis MSMR August 2012: Pertussis Diagnoses among Service Members and Other Beneficiaries of the U.S.Military Health System, January 2005-June 2012	Medical Surveillance Monthly Report - Hep A & B MSMR August 2012: Hospitalizations for Hepatitis A, B, and C, Active Component, U.S. Armed Forces,1991-2011 Updated 07 Sep 12 Medical Surveillance Monthly Report - Hep A & B MSMR August 2012: Hospitalizations for Hepatitis A, B, and C, Active Component, U.S. Armed Forces,1991-2011
Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Initiation ... Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Initiation, Coverage, and Compliance Among U.S. Active Component Service Women, 2006-2011 -  Consistent with ACIP recommendations, the DoD has made the HPV4 vaccine available to all eligible service members aged 17–26 years. Despite vaccine availability, utilization of the HPV4 vaccine by active component U.S. service women has been reported to be low. Updated 20 Jun 12 Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Initiation ... Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Initiation, Coverage, and Compliance Among U.S. Active Component Service Women, 2006-2011 -  Consistent with ACIP...	Influenza Activity — United States, 2011–12 Season ... Influenza Activity — United States, 2011–12 Season and Composition of the 2012–13 Influenza Vaccine - This report summarizes influenza activity in the United States during the 2011–12 influenza season and reports the recommendations for the components of the 2012–13 Northern Hemisphere influenza vaccine. Updated 20 Jun 12 Influenza Activity — United States, 2011–12 Season ... Influenza Activity — United States, 2011–12 Season and Composition of the 2012–13 Influenza Vaccine - This report summarizes influenza activity in the...
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 Updated 17 May 12 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...	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. Updated 11 May 12 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...
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. Updated 11 May 12 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...	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. Updated 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. Updated 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. Updated 25 Apr 12 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...
Chest Pain following Smallpox Vaccine A case review of myopericarditis in service members following vaccination with the smallpox vaccine. Updated 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. Updated 25 Apr 12 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.
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. Updated 03 Apr 12 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...	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. Updated 09 Feb 12 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...