Most US Kids Getting Recommended Vaccinations Sep 6, 2008
Michael Valdivia holds, Jakob Gutierrez, 5, as he receives an immunization shot from a school nurse in this file photo in Hialeah, Florida ... According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, immunization rates remain at or near record levels, with at least 90 percent coverage for all but one of the vaccines in the recommended series for children ... The CDC's 2007 National Immunization Survey also found that 77. (ABC News)
Most Vaccine-allergic Children Can Still Be Safely Vaccinated, Experts Say Sep 5, 2008
It is also crucial that pediatricians design a safe immunization plan for children with confirmed vaccine allergies ... Immunizations of children with known vaccine allergies should always be administered under medical supervision in a clinic equipped to treat life-threatening allergic reactions or in a hospital intensive-care unit ... The Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment Network, consisting of six medical research centers with expertise in immunization safety, was part of the study. (Science Daily)
Give Granny (and her caregivers) the flu shot Sep 5, 2008
In many jurisdictions there are aggressive immunization programs that ensure the vast majority of seniors get an annual flu shot ... For public health officials, this new evidence points to a need for a far more sophisticated influenza immunization strategy. (Globe and Mail)
District, state remind parents of the importance of vaccinations Sep 5, 2008
Vaccination rates for children in Wyoming have increased, but students in Natrona County School District still return to school with incomplete immunization records ... If a parent doesn't show proof of immunization or file for an exemption within 30 days after the start of school, the child can't return ... The exclusion date is Sept. 17, and more than one-fourth of the kindergartners at Grant Elementary School still do not have their immunization records updated, according to Suzey Delger,... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
N.H. childhood vaccination rate 2nd in nation Sep 5, 2008
CONCORD The government says New Hampshire's childhood immunization rate is second in the nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 91 percent of children in the state are up-to-date on the recommended vaccinations for children 19 months to 35 months of age. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Flu season nothing to sneeze at Sep 5, 2008
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend healthy children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday, as well as their close contacts (people who live with them) and out-of-home caregivers should get a flu vaccine," says Jane Secor, RN, flu and immunization coordinator, Borgess VNA Homecare. "The flu vaccine supply should be adequate. We have already received over 20,000 flu vaccine doses and can order more if necessary. There are two types of flu vaccinations available: the... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Chickenpox Vaccine Reduces Cases By 90 Percent Sep 4, 2008
iStockPhoto / immunization shot / author. Too few parents take the chickenpox virus seriously enough to get their kids vaccinated, although researchers say the has reduced the occurrence in children by 90 percent, according to a new report released by the. (InjuryBoard.com)
Nurse’s Notes - For kids, it’s time for school, immunizations Sep 4, 2008
Missoulian: Nurse s Notes - For kids, it s time for school, immunizations ... Nurse s Notes - For kids, it s time for school, immunizationsBy TAMMY POWERS for the Missoulian ... Immunization is one of modern medicine s most significant public health achievements. (Missoulian, MT)
Study finds no link to autism in vaccine Sep 4, 2008
Larry Pickering, a pediatrician and immunization expert at Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, said the 1998 study and others had prompted some parents to forgo vaccinating their children. In the first eight months of 2008, he said, 91 percent of the 131 children diagnosed with measles in the United States had not been vaccinated against the disease or had uncertain vaccination status. (AZCentral -- News)
Childhood Measles Vaccine Doesn't Raise Risk of Autism, Researchers Find Sep 4, 2008
For that to be the case, the immunization would have to happen before any stomach complaints and before the onset of autism, Lipkin said. The new report doesn't confirm that the MMR vaccine is safe, said David Kirby, author of ``,'' a book on the debate about autism and vaccination. (Bloomberg -- US)
Measles lurking in neighboring states May 8, 2008
"IDPH is actively working with local public health providers to ensure they're ready for any possible measles cases they encounter. It's also important that all Iowans check their immunization status to be sure they're protected from the disease." ... The current outbreak is a reminder that the risk from imported disease remains and highlights the importance of immunization ... He said there are no plans to set up immunization clinics. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Hasbro Children's Hospital presents at 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting May 6, 2008
Immunization Status of Refugee Children After Resettlement. ABSTRACT: Newly arrived refugee children are at risk for vaccine preventable diseases due to incomplete immunization ... The objective of this study was to assess immunization rates for refugee children who have been in the United States for at least one year. (EurekAlert!)
Mothers less likely to pursue HPV vaccination for youngest daughters May 5, 2008
Currently the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that 11- and 12-year-old girls be targeted for HPV immunization. But the researchers found that mothers surveyed are currently not inclined to follow that guideline. (EurekAlert!)
Researchers devise efficient method of making Monoclonal ABs May 4, 2008
by - May 1, 2008 - 0 comments. The fight against infectious diseases progressed as medical scientists have devised a method for producing components of the immune system, known as monoclonal antibodies, which mark and neutralize foreign invaders. (The Money Times)
U.S. On Verge of Measles Outbreak? May 3, 2008
"If you're traveling to Europe or Israel, make sure you're up to date with all your routine immunizations," said Zimmerman ... Officials expect this year's tally to keep climbing past that mark, said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. (Fox News)
CDC Warns About Measels Outbreaks May 2, 2008
Officials expect this year's tally to keep climbing past that mark, said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. The worst year for measles was 1958, according to modern public health records. (CBS News)
CDC Spots Large Measles Outbreak May 2, 2008
"We are concerned about the population of people who are choosing not to be vaccinated and whether we may be on the verge of experiencing larger outbreaks among people in the United States," said Anne Schuchat, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases ... "Many people don't think of traveling to Europe as a place where you can come down with an infectious disease," said Schuchat, who emphasized that travelers should stay updated on immunizations. (ABC News)
Immunization coalition wants vaccination rates to rise Apr 23, 2008
There aren't enough children being vaccinated in Canada, putting them at risk of diseases such as measles, mumps and whooping cough, a pro-immunization group says. The Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness and Promotion, a partnership of national non-governmental, professional, health, consumer, government and private-sector organizations whose aim is to promotethe use of vaccines,is using National Immunization Awareness Week to highlight the fact many Canadian children are not being... (CBC.ca)
Simonton changes animal control regs Apr 22, 2008
Rabies vaccination requirements and the immunization period. Actions against dogs running loose in the city limits and private property. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Flu Vaccine Worst In 10 Years Apr 18, 2008
"That is more flu vaccine than ever distributed in the U.S. before - about 10 million more doses than were distributed last season," Jeanne Santoli, MD, MPH, deputy director of the CDC's immunization services division, said at the news conference. Moderately Severe' Flu Season Still Simmering. (CBS News)
That Flu You Caught? It Came from East and Southeast Asia Apr 17, 2008
According to WHO statistics, 300 million people are vaccinated against the flu each year, receiving an immunization with a cocktail of weakened strains of influenza A (varieties H3N2 and H1N1), along with the influenza B virus to protect against a full infection. Smith says the vaccination provides good protection to the population as a whole, although flu epidemics still cause three million to five million people to become seriously ill and claims 250,000 to 500,000 lives annually. (Scientific American)
Does Mumps Vaccine Fade By College Years? Apr 10, 2008
Drake University student Mandi McClue, left, gets a mumps immunization shot from Polk County Health nurse Lori Parsons, right, during a clinic at the university student health center, Wednesday, April 26, 2006, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall). (CBS News)
Study: Waning Immunity Caused Mumps Outbreak Apr 10, 2008
April 26, 2006: Drake University student Mandi McClue, left, gets a mumps immunization shot from Polk County Health nurse Lori Parsons, right. Most of the college students who got the mumps in a big outbreak in 2006 had received the recommended two vaccine shots, according to a study that raises questions about whether a new vaccine or another booster shot is needed. (Fox News)
Recent Resurgence of Mumps in the United States Apr 10, 2008
From the Division of Viral Diseases (G.H.D., A.A.P., A.E.B., S.T.G., S.B.R., P.A.R., J.R., D.B., U.P., W.J.B., J.F.S.), the Immunization Services Division (S.K.S., T.A.S.), the Bacterial Diseases Division (S.W.R.), and the Influenza Division (C.B.B.), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta; the Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines (M.P.Q., M.L.H.); the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Topeka (J.M.H.S.);... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Overseas preparation Apr 8, 2008
What you need to know about immunizations - Tips- msnbc ... What you need to know about immunizations ... OverviewIt's important to note take care of immunizations as soon as possible. (MSNBC -- Travel)
TO measles warning but risk is 'low' Apr 8, 2008
"The risk for the general public is considered low because most people are immune to measles as a result of past illness and Canada's high immunization rates," Shanin said. "If someone has been exposed we can offer them a vaccination or immune globulin to prevent them from becoming ill.". (Toronto Sun)
Taming A beastly virus Local Rotarian joins team targeting eradication of polio in Nigeria Apr 6, 2008
OPV rapidly became the vaccine of choice for most national immunization programs in the world. In 1994, the Americas were certified polio-free by the International Commission for the Certification of Polio Eradication. (Scranton Times, PA)
Officials concerned about measles from travelers Apr 5, 2008
So far this year, 24 measles cases have been reported nationwide, only about half the average number over each of the last three years, said Jane Seward, deputy director of viral diseases with the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. The CDC issued a health advisory Thursday linking the Arizona outbreak to an importation of measles from Switzerland. (AZCentral -- News)
FDA APPROVES ROTARIX(R) [Rotavirus Vaccine, live, oral], THE FIRST VACCINE LICENSED TO COMPLETE THE ROTAVIRUS IMMUNIZATION SERIES BY FOUR MONTHS OF AGE Apr 4, 2008
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends that children complete the rotavirus immunization series by six months of age ... The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians recommend that infants receive routine rotavirus vaccination in order to prevent rotavirus gastroenteritis. (PR Newswire)
FDA Clears Glaxo Diarrhea-Virus Vaccine Apr 4, 2008
Despite FDA's approval Thursday, Glaxo does not expect the vaccine to gain widespread use until June, when the government's committee on immunization meets to recommend new vaccines. Shares of London-based GlaxoSmithKline PLC rose 21 cents to close at $44. (Munster Times, IN)
Removing barriers to the distribution of life-saving vaccines Apr 4, 2008
For instance, the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) has collected almost $7bn since its inception in 2000, but it estimates that it will cost $35bn to carry out its existing programmes in the 72 poorest countries up to 2015. In addition, there are concerns about intellectual property rights slowing the distribution of vaccine technology from rich to poor countries, prices offered by pharmaceutical manufacturers being too high, and the implementation of donation programmes... (EurekAlert!)
Somalia Is Again Polio-free -- One Year Since Last Reported Case Apr 1, 2008
Over the past few years, working with WHO, he has travelled extensively throughout Somalia to immunize children against polio and foster community engagement during immunization campaigns ... 28, 2003) A new polio outbreak spreading from Nigeria to neighbouring countries is putting 15 million children at risk, requiring a massive immunization campaign across five countries in west and central. (Science Daily)
Vaccination plan disputed Mar 28, 2008
Despite Fogarty's negative view of the federal government and pharmaceutical industry, the State Health Department and many physicians who administer vaccines depend upon the American Committee on Immunization Practices and the Centers for Disease Control to develop science-based guidelines for vaccine administration. . (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Students need new immunization Mar 27, 2008
Published: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 9:35 AM CDT Entering sixth-graders will require a new immunization at the beginning of the 2008-09 school year ... The immunizations will be free of charge, said Maggie Gibson, the registered nurse at Lilesville Elementary ... It s due to the waning immunization you had as a child and also people coming into the country who have never gotten immunizations, Jones said of the need for the immunization. (Anson Record, NC)
Innovis Clinic wins awards at national conference Mar 27, 2008
Wahpeton healthcare provider Innovis Clinic (formerly Dakota Clinic) was a two-time winner at the National Immunization Conference. The clinic won the Most Improved Immunization Rates award for 2007 and was also recognized for providing 85 percent vaccination coverage or better for children younger than 2 ... The North Dakota Department of Health immunization program started the award for clinics that increased immunization rates by 10 percent or more since their last immunization site visit. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Drug company in Poconos will increase flu vaccines Mar 26, 2008
In February, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices said children aged 6 months to 18 years should receive flu shots starting next season, said Curtis Allen, a spokesman for the CDC in Atlanta. The flu season typically runs from October to March. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
STDs continue to rise among teenage girls Mar 18, 2008
Gardasil, the immunization against HPV viruses known to cause cervical cancer, is available at UHS, but Collitt suggested obtaining Gardasil wherever your insurance would cover it because it is expensive: $160 for each of three injections, plus visit and injection fees. In the STD testing that UHS has done in the 2006-2007 year, Collitt said 105 tested positive for Chlamydia, six were positive for gonorrhea, 28 positive with HSV-1, 10 positive with HSV-2, and no positive results for HIV. But... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Read more... Mar 18, 2008
"Pakistan is one of the most important countries in the fight against measles. With its large population, challenging terrain and low immunization coverage, many Pakistani children are at risk of this disease," said Andrea Gay, executive director of children's health at the United Nations Foundation. "Now, as a result of the high-quality campaign being conducted by the government with its partners, millions more children will be protected against this deadly disease.". (PNN Online)
Arizona Foster Care Regulations Mar 17, 2008
Immunization Records. Adoption papers or Legal Guardianship papers (if applicable). (Suite101.com)
Sioux City schools announce kindergarten registration dates Mar 15, 2008
Iowa immunization law requires a child to have received the following vaccines to enroll in school: diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis, polio, measles/rubella, hepatitis B and varicella. Visit the Sioux City Community School District Web site at for a complete guide of dose requirements. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Actually, Airborne Does WorkYou Just Have To Believe Mar 15, 2008
Recommendation: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is charged with making recommendations on immunization practice to the Centers for Disease Control, which almost always follows its advice ... Thirty million additional children would get a flu shot every year (current recommendations call for flu immunizations for children only through age 5) ... That could lead to production problems, as in previous years, which in turn throw off distribution schedules, pushing the time of... (Slate)
Should Pharmacists Give Flu Shots? Mar 6, 2008
The more places flu shots are available, the more likely people are to get one, said Dr. Jane R. Zucker, assistant health commissioner for the Bureau of Immunization ... I agree Immunizations will not be given by all pharmacists if this bill is passed ... Nurses can be licensed to administer immunizations after a 2 year educational program. (New York Times)
Vaccination group to meet Mar 1, 2008
The topic of discussion will be the current system of vaccine exemptions, as well as what we can accomplish as a group to update Mississippi's immunization policies. There will be refreshments served and children are welcome. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Vaccine-Autism Fear Fallout Hits U.K. Kids Mar 1, 2008
The researchers studied immunization data on 14,578 U.K. children born between 2000 and 2002. What they found was that in 1995, 92 percent of U.K. children had received their MMR immunization on schedule, but this number dropped sharply to 79 percent in 2003 following a 1998 report in the journal Lancet that linked the vaccine to autism ... 6 percent of U.K. children had received their MMR immunizations. (ABC News)
Children's vaccine may cause seizures Feb 29, 2008
She presented the data at a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The study focused on children who develop fevers and then go into convulsions an occurrence that frightens parents but usually has no lingering consequences. (MSNBC -- Health)
CDC: Flu shots for all kids Feb 29, 2008
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices said the vaccinations should be given as soon as feasible, acknowledging that many doctors have already ordered their vaccine for the 2008-2009 season and some may not be able to give the shots until the 2009-2010 season. The panel's advice is routinely adopted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which issues vaccination guidelines to doctors and hospitals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Flu vaccines for all kids, federal panel advises Feb 29, 2008
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices said all children should start getting vaccinated as soon as possible, acknowledging that many doctors have already ordered their vaccine for the 2008-2009 season and may not be able to give the shots until 2009-2010. The flu season generally starts in the fall and continues through spring. (CNN -- Health)
U.S. Barred From Forcing Troops to Get Anthrax Shots Feb 29, 2008
In a statement, the Defense Department said it is reviewing the decision and will "pause giving anthrax vaccinations until the legal situation is clarified. . . . DoD remains convinced that the anthrax immunization program complies with all the legal requirements and that the anthrax vaccine is safe and effective.". In his ruling, Sullivan said that the FDA's approval was invalid because it did not meet the required review standards and the agency failed to seek the necessary public comment. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
• Flu shots urged to age 18 Feb 28, 2008
The recommendation was made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which advises the CDC.. "This new recommendation will help parents understand that all children can benefit from vaccination," said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. (FOX59, IN)
CDC pushes flu shots for toddlers to teens Feb 28, 2008
"This new recommendation will help parents understand that all children can benefit from vaccination," said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases ... Local flu expert Dr. Paul Glezen said the recommendation could help increase immunization rates, which have leveled off over the past decade. (Houston Chronicle)
Measles spares Pinal for now Feb 28, 2008
Because measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air, health officials are following the case for potential exposures and would like to review the immunization or illness information of people who may have been exposed. People who may have been a patient or a visitor during those times are asked to contact the Pima County Health Department Call Center at 520-243-7808. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
State senate OKs cancer vaccine program for sixth-graders Feb 27, 2008
The state then would track immunization rates. The information sent to parents would explain how the virus is transmitted, describe symptoms and warn against its link to cervical cancer. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Health District Offering Saturday Immunization Clinics Feb 26, 2008
The Southern Nevada Health District is holding Saturday immunization clinics to help parents beat the rush to meet new vaccination requirements for 7th graders next school year ... There is a $16 administrative fee per patient for one immunization and a $20 fee per patient with two or more immunizations ... Also, college freshman younger than 24 years old and who plan to reside on campus must also now get an immunization against Neisseria meningitis. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Bartender-to-Celebrity Transmission of Hepatitis A... Feb 23, 2008
So people should get the immunization post-exposure to be on the safe side. Share. (Fox News)
Flu bug picking up steam, hitting hard Feb 23, 2008
"Despite not being an ideal match for two of the three strains, it s still the best defense against it," said Karen McMahon, chief of the immunization section for the Illinois Department of Public Health. The IDPH is also reporting widespread flu activity throughout the state last week though concrete data on the number of positive cases wasn t available. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Cameroon: Immunization Drive Reaches Over 35,000 Children Feb 22, 2008
com: Cameroon: UN-Backed Immunization Drive Reaches Over 35,000 Children in Cameroon (Page 1 of 1) ... Cameroon: UN-Backed Immunization Drive Reaches Over 35,000 Children in Cameroon ... "Mass immunizations are designed to reach as many children as possible, in order to provide the greatest achievable coverage. They are vital to child survival in any environment, peaceful or otherwise," she added. (allAfrica.com)
FDA Advisory Committee Recommends US Approval of Rotavirus Vaccine Feb 21, 2008
Because vaccination is the only way to prevent hospitalizations from severe rotavirus infection in industrialized countries and the mortality it causes in low-resource settings, the World Health Organization (WHO) strongly recommends the inclusion of rotavirus vaccination into the national immunization programs of countries where clinical trials have shown rotavirus vaccines to be safe and effective. In January 2007, the WHO granted "prequalification" to Rotarix(R), allowing it to be purchased... (PR Newswire)
Not if but when Feb 20, 2008
If the vaccine matches the flu virus, it prevents disease, Malheur County Health Department Immunization Coordinator Kelly Jensen said. There remain several other ways to help prevent catching the flu that may take a little more preparation and effort. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Mesothelin engineered on virus-like particles provides treatment clues for pancreatic cancer Feb 15, 2008
Researchers found that the immunization works by suppressing production of key immune system cells that suppress the bodys ability to fight the tumor. The researchers said pancreatic cancers produce these cells, called T regulatory cells, as a protective measure. (EurekAlert!)
1st EMEA application filed for product using innovative intradermal microinjection system BD Soluvia Feb 14, 2008
In practical terms, the BD Soluvia microinjection system has the potential to increase patients acceptance of injections and enhance immunization practices. BD is deeply committed to continuing the development of BD Soluvia for the intradermal route of administration for use with infectious disease and emerging cancer vaccines. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Health officials recommending due diligence to combat flu virus Feb 14, 2008
He added: "It's also always a good thing to bring in an ID and a vaccination record. The ID tells us who you are, and with the immunization record, we can annotate it to show that you did get it. And we can also look at any other immunization records that you might need. People tend to forget that you need to get your tetanus shot every ten years, that kind of stuff, to keep them all current and correct. So we will be happy to do that for them.". But immediate concern regards influenza, and... (Mexico Ledger, MO)
County's fifth case of measles confirmed; five more suspected Feb 13, 2008
Children in the U.S. usually get two measles immunizations, one at 12 months old and again between the ages of 4 and 6 ... We had to fill out all sorts of papers and get the immunization record from the doctor (signed by the doctor) before our soon could go to a daycare center, never mind a school. (North County Times)
Texas Governor Views HPV Vaccine as 'Pro-Life' Issue Feb 12, 2008
After the FDA approved Gardasil, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended routine vaccinations for girls ages 11 and 12. HPV infects 20 million people in the United States, and there are about 6. (CNSnews.com)
Doctors' waiting rooms packed with flu victims Feb 8, 2008
It's really important that everyone especially children and the elderly get the flu immunization and practice flu prevention, said Trotter. Although flu season typically runs during late January and early February, Trotter said it's never too late to get immunized. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Dry Season Brings On Measles In Sub-Saharan Africa Feb 8, 2008
"Just because we understand how measles was tackled in England and Wales with a specific immunization plan does not mean the problem is going to be solved the same way in Niger," she added. That problem in Niger is further compounded by the country's high birth rate, which at 51 births per 1000 is the highest in the world. (Science Daily)
