Immunization
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NACCHO is dedicated to strengthening the immunization infrastructure of local health departments (LHDs). NACCHO addresses critical issues faced by LHDs, such as vaccine safety, supply, and financing, as well as vaccine-preventable diseases. More »
A new NACCHO webpage gathers many videos addressing vaccination into one convenient place. Watch short videos covering immunization issues (including influenza, pertussis, and adolescent immunization) and personal stories about vaccine-preventable diseases. Videos range from humorous to serious and target a variety of ages. More » 
This new national Hepatitis Testing Day in the United States is part of an educational initiative related to the CDC's Know More Hepatitis campaign and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Combating the Silent Epidemic of Viral Hepatitis: Action Plan for the Prevention, Care and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis. The CDC will use the first ever national Hepatitis Testing Day on May 19, 2012, as an opportunity to remind healthcare providers and the public who should be tested for chronic viral hepatitis. Millions of Americans have chronic viral hepatitis; most of them do not know they are infected. NACCHO has created the Adult Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Vaccination Implementation Guide for Local Public Health. This guide is full of detailed tools and resources to address HBV programs within your community. More » What's New in Immunizations New Tools Added to the NACCHO Immunization Toolkit Recently, there have been new additions to the Immunization Toolkit. New tools include: English language handout, VISs, pertussis videos, a hepatitis fact sheet, and iPhone/iPad apps. When Words Fail An interesting article about the evolution of vaccine delivery channels by Bill Foege published in Global Health: The Magazine. Click here to read the article. The Laboratory Diagnosis of Pertussis in the United States Pertussis outbreaks are occurring in the U.S. and elsewhere, yet many healthcare professionals seem reluctant to test for it. We asked Dr. James D. Cherry to explain when testing should be done and we extend our thanks to him for this post on diagnosing whooping cough. CDC Vaccine Information Statements Update The MMR VISs have recently been updated and are now available. Meningitis Angels "I Took the Shot" Photo Contest I Took the SHOT photo contest is a great way to increase teen immunization rates for meningitis around the U.S. Entries are accepted until December 14, 2012. For submitting your vaccination photos, you could win a 4G iPad, a digital camera, or a $100 gift card.
Vaccine Education Center: Resources Related to HPV and Polio HPV Resources: The Vaccine Education Center has new resources with reliable information about HPV. Polio Resources: A series of programs dedicated to the eradication of polio around the globe.
Vaccine Packaging Technology Offices across the country now have access to a new vaccine packaging technology that will capture more product information in a simple, two-dimensional (2D) scan, including lot numbers and expiration dates. The American Academy of Pediatrics has developed guidance to help practices use 2D barcoding with their electronic medical records or state immunization information system. Learn more. Adult Hepatitis B Immunization Toolkit Now Available Local Public Health Applications for Implementing Adult Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination Initiatives contains: 1) case studies and key lessons learned from local health departments (LHDs) and their partners, 2) tools that LHDS and partners can download and modify for their own use, and 3) general resources to assist LHDs and their partners administer hepatitis B vaccine to high-risk adults through new services or through program/service integration. |
