2008 issues of the Vac-Scene Newsletter

• January - February, 2008
  2008 Childhood & Adolescent Immunization Schedules
  It's Time to Pre-book Purchased Flu Vaccine
  Check CHILD Profile for Adolescent Vaccines
  New Vaccine Information Statements
  VFC News
  "Did You Know?"
  Travel Vaccine Update
  Training Opportunities
  
  
• March, 2008
Recommended Vaccines for Health Care Personnel
Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program (VPAP)
Flu Vaccine News for 2008-09 Season
VFC News
Did you know...about the "4-day Grace Period?"
ProQuad (MMR-V) and Febrile Reactions
Laminated Immunization Schedules


April, 2008
Health Care Assistants May Now Administer Oral, Intranasal and Injectable Vaccines
PCV7 Catch-up Recommendations
Put the 2008 Childhood & Adolescent Immunization
Schedules on your Handheld Computer
2008 English and Spanish Immunization
Schedules are Now Available for Parents
VFC News
"Did You Know"...about HPV vaccine intervals?
Increasing Adult Vaccination Rates: What Works


May, 2008
Measles Advisory
Measle Recommendations for Health Care Providers
New Format for "Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases" Course
VFC News
Did You Know...About Varicella Vaccine Intervals and Recommendations?
New Varicella Vaccine Requirements for Childcare, Preschool, and School


June, 2008
Recommendations for Use of Tdap Among Pregnant & Postpartum Women and Their Infants
ACIP Recommendations for Human Rabies Prevention
VFC News: Buying a New Refrigerator, Part I
Did you Know...About MMR Vaccine?
New Translations of Multi-Vaccine VIS Available
Electronic notification of important Public Health information
Save the Date for CDC Annual Immunization Update


July, 2008
Revised Date for CDC Annual Immunization Update
King County Immunization Rates Improving!
ACIP Recommendations for Use of Shingles Vaccine
Rabies Vaccine Available Only for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Ten Questions to Ask Before Buying a Refrigerator, Part 2
Did you know...About Back to School Immunization Requirements for 2008-09?
Two New Combination Vaccines Licensed
Information on Aluminum in Vaccines
New Book Answers Parents' Questions About Vaccine Safety


August, 2008
Gardasil Safety Information from FDA and CDC
ACIP 2008 Influenza Vaccine Recommendations
VFC News
Did you know...about vaccines that contain diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis?
ACIP Recommendations for Rotavirus Vaccine


September, 2008
Timing and Target Groups for Influenza Vaccination
Did You Know...About Intranasal Flu Vaccine?
VFC News
Preventing Vaccine Administration Errors


October, 2008
Flu vaccine for pregnant women protects their newborns against influenza
Public Health Launches New Web Site
Save the Date - April 17, 2009 - for "Immunization Update: Emerging Issues and New Directions"
VFC News
Did You Know...About Timing of Influenza Vaccine?
Make sure you're using the most current Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)


November, 2008
Importance of Completing the Hib Primary Series
New Provider Resource for Evidence-Based Practice
VFC News
Announcing Two New Parent Education Resources


December, 2008
Continue to vaccinate for influenza
New ACIP Recommendations for Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Did You Know...About Flu Vaccine Dosage?
VFC News
National Survey on Pregnancy and the Flu Shot
The Immunization Encounter: Critical Issues