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Dear HCP Letter, HCP Notification Letter & Recall
Instructions New shipping package for VARIVAX from Merck Vaccines (replacing the use of dry ice with 6 refrigerant packs) New shipping package for ZOSTAVAX from Merck Vaccines (replacing the use of dry ice with 6 refrigerant packs) Dear Doctor Letter from Intercell Reflecting Correct Expiration Date Discontinuation of Tripedia and TriHiBit vaccines Merck Letter to Health Care Providers
ARMY
MEDPROS - Medical Protection System
https://medpros.mods.army.mil/MEDPROSNew/
The Army Medical Department designed MEDPROS to provide for the data entry and reporting/tracking
of Medical and Dental Readiness information of Soldiers, Units, and Task Forces.
The primary users of the MEDPROS online applications are the Soldier Readiness Processing
(SRP) locations, Medical Treatment Facilities, National Guard State and Army Reserve
RRC Surgeon's Offices, and unit Commanders at all levels needing to monitor the
Medical Readiness status of their subordinate units and Soldiers. MEDPROS also provides
every Soldier with AKO alerts as to their Individual Medical Readiness status thereby
eliminating their need to obtain access to the online systems.
As an important part of the Medical Operational Data System (MODS), MEDPROS contains
the following 4 key modules:
- Individual Medical Readiness (IMR)
- Immunization Tracking System (ITS)
- Deployment Health Assessments
- Pre (DD2795)
- Post (DD2796)
- Post-Deployment Health Re-assessments (DD2900)
- Periodic Health Assessments
NAVY/ US MARINE CORPS/ US COAST GUARD
MRRS - Medical Readiness Reporting System
https://mrrs.sscno.nmci.navy.mil/mrrs/
MRRS is the Navy,
US Marine Corps and US Coast Guard’s Tool for viewing Force Medical Readiness and
immunization tracking. MRRS is a web-based, real-time application with a central
aggregating database, links with existing authoritative data systems including NSIPS
and MCTFS for personnel tracking. MRRS gives headquarters staffs and leadership
a real-time view of Force Medical Readiness and immunization status.
NAVY SHIPBOARD
SAMS - SNAP (Shipboard Non-Tactical ADP Program) Automated Medical System
SAMS was developed as an automated means of supporting and improving Naval health
care by removing the administrative layers that generally hamper efficient operation
of health care providers. SAMS also serves as the primary tool for reporting and
tracking immunizations for the Navy and Military Sealift Command. SAMS data is uploaded
to Navy Medicine Online; this data is then sent to MRRS for Force Medical Readiness
Tracking.
View the "Best Practices" of the SAMS system.
Author: National Vaccine Advisory Committee
Publication: Pediatrics 2003;112;958-963
Subject: Vaccine-General
Disease: General Vaccine
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Authors: Kuster S, Coleman B, Raboud J, McNeil S, De Serres G, Gubbay J, Hatchette T, Katz K, Loeb M, Low D, Mazzulli T, Simor A, McGeer A, and on behalf of th
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases; Volume 19, Number 4—April 2013
Subject: Disease
Disease: Influenza - Pandemic Influenza - H1N1
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Authors: Poland GA, Shefer AM, McCaule M, Webster PS, Whitley-Williams PN, Peter G, and the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, Ad Hoc Working Group for the D
Publication: American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2003; 25(2)
Subject: Vaccine-General
Disease: General Vaccine
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Author: Government Accountability Office
Publication: GAO-13-374T
Subject: Vaccine-General
Disease: Influenza - Seasonal Influenza - Pandemic
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Authors: Grunow R, Klee SR, Beyer W, George M, Grunow D, Barduhn A, Klar S, Jacob D, Elschner M, Sandven P, Kjerulf A, Jensen JS, Cai W, Zimmermann R, Schaad
Publication: Eurosurveillance
Subject: Disease
Disease: Anthrax
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Authors: Greenhawt MJ, Li JT
Publication: Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, vol. 106
Subject: Vaccine-Safety
Disease: Influenza - Seasonal
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Authors: DeStefano F, Price C, Weintraub E
Publication: Journal of Pediatrics
Subject: Vaccine-Safety
Disease: General Vaccine
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Authors: Sulskya SI, Luippolda RS, Garman P, Hughes H, Amorosoc PJ
Publication: Vaccine 29 (2011) 6035– 6041
Subject: Vaccine-Safety
Disease: General Vaccine
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Authors: Fuller T, Gilbert M, Martin V, Cappelle J, Hosseini P, Njabo K, Abdel Aziz S, Xiao X, Daszak P, Smith T
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subject: Disease
Disease: Influenza - Seasonal Influenza - Pandemic
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Author: Reynolds BJ
Publication: Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 254 (2011) 206–214
Subject: Vaccine-Safety
Disease: General Vaccine
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Sample Q&A:
Anthrax
There have been questions raised about the anthrax vaccine due to the results of the FDA inspections over the past few years. Are there reasons to be concerned about the inspection results?
No. All lots of anthrax vaccine that have ever been released, including those used in the DoD’s immunization program, met all FDA release criteria: general safety, purity, sterility, and potency. All stockpiled lots that have been used in the DoD immunization program have met DoD-mandated supplemental testing criteria and oversight of that testing has been provided by an independent DoD-contractor, Mitretek Systems, Inc.
Over the years the FDA acknowledged that the manufacturer was making progress in achieving compliance with FDA standards and regulations. FDA found no deficiencies serious enough to warrant recall of the anthrax vaccine, which is within FDA's authority. Link to FDA Enforcement Reports http://www.fda.gov/opacom/enforce.html.
Results of more recent FDA inspections of Emergent BioSolutions, both in Nov 1999 and Oct 2000, have indicated BioSolutions progress toward licensure in an environment of increasingly stringent FDA standards for process validation and for demonstrating consistency of manufacturing. FDA's actions in December 2001 and January 2002, approving all aspects of anthrax vaccine manufacture, reflect the FDA's satisfaction with Emergent BioSolutions’ renovations and quality controls. FDA officials have visited Emergent BioSolutions several times since. FDA officials visit all vaccine manufacturers periodically.
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Anthrax
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Influenza - Pandemic
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Smallpox
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Smallpox
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Influenza - Seasonal
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Polio
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General Vaccine
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Smallpox
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General Vaccine
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Anthrax
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General Vaccine
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Yellow Fever
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General Vaccine
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General Vaccine
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General Vaccine
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Pertussis
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Influenza - Seasonal
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General Vaccine
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General Vaccine
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Anthrax
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Typhoid
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Smallpox
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Smallpox
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Yellow Fever
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Smallpox
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Smallpox
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General Vaccine
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General Vaccine
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General Vaccine
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General Vaccine
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Smallpox
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General Vaccine
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General Vaccine
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Influenza - Seasonal
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Influenza - Pandemic
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Influenza - Pandemic
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General Vaccine
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Anthrax
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General Vaccine
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Influenza - Seasonal
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Influenza - Pandemic
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Influenza - Seasonal
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Anthrax
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Anthrax
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General Vaccine
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Influenza - Pandemic
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General Vaccine
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Influenza - Seasonal
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Anthrax
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Anthrax
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General Vaccine
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Influenza - Pandemic
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Influenza - Seasonal
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General Vaccine
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General Vaccine
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Yellow Fever
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Yellow Fever
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Influenza - Seasonal
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Smallpox
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Anthrax
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General Vaccine
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General Vaccine
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General Vaccine
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Influenza - Seasonal
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General Vaccine
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What is Immunization University?
An informal collection of guidelines and training resources, sponsored by the Military
Vaccine Agency, to help staff make every immunization an excellent one. Designed
to enhance the skills of healthcare workers from a variety of professional and paraprofessional
backgrounds, "Immunization University" offers training on vaccine products and immunization
services through distance learning and on-site classes.
The ImzU logo, with its torch as beacon, emphasizes our educational efforts via
Immunization University, “Imz U.” Established in 2005, its motto is “Each Immunization
an Excellent One,” summarizing our obligations as leaders and clinicians in the
United States Armed Forces. The banner reads Scientia * Tutela * Salveo, referring
to our keystones of knowledge, protection, and health.
How do I find out more?
The core elements of Immunization University are available
here.
Additional tools and courses will be added over time. Please sign up for our ListServ
which will also include updates as they become available. You may also check back
to this page regularly for the latest information on Immunization University.
What is the MILVAX ListServ & how do I get it?
The MILVAX ListServ is a bimonthly electronic newsletter sent to ImzU registered
users. It includes important information about DoD vaccines, immunization policies
and practices, training opportunities, and other vaccine-related information; as
well as the latest ACIP and CDC guidelines and recommendations.
Review archived copies
of these messages.
The Military Vaccine Agency hosted workshops that began an intensive process designed
to retool, refine and improve program education. This process, formally known as
“Message Mapping,” provides consistent, well-thought-out messages, the content foundation
for educational products, and is a valuable tool to educate spokespersons on the
DoD Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (AVIP) & the Smallpox Vaccination Program
(SVP).
Vaccine Storage and Handling: Kinks in the Cold Chain
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