Popular Categories
NACCHO’s Vaccine Confidence Initiative: A Report from the NACCHO Annual Workshop
Recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and an increase in vaccine hesitancy in regions of the United States have emphasized...
Aug 10, 2015 | Kate Drezner
New for 2015: “The Pink Book” 13th Edition Now Available
The Public Health Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases,...
Jul 30, 2015 | Guest Author
World Hepatitis Day: Recognizing the Role of Local Health Departments in Ending...
Every day 4,000 people worldwide die from viral hepatitis, yet all of these deaths are preventable. With increased awareness,...
Jul 28, 2015 | Hilary McQuie
The Boston Public Health Commission Shares Plans to Observe World Hepatitis Day
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), together with public health organizations around the world, will observe World Hepatitis...
Jul 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
The State of the National Vaccine Plan – 2014
On July 7, the National Vaccine Advisory Committee announced the release of the Annual Report of the State of the National Vaccine...
Jul 21, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Supplemental Information and Guidance for Vaccination Providers Regarding Use of...
CDC has released supplemental information for providers about the 9-valent HPV vaccine. The document summarizes some of the...
Jul 21, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Ten Local Health Departments Share Their Strategies to Increase HPV Vaccination Rates
NACCHO’s human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention project supports local health departments as they identify and prepare to implement...
Jul 20, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Preparing for the Growing Threat of Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
During the summer, mosquitoes can be a nuisance when trying to enjoy the warm weather. But with climate change and lack of...
Jul 14, 2015 | Stella Bartholet
California Governor Signs Strict Law Requiring Vaccinations for Most Children
On June 30, California governor Jerry Brown signed legislation giving the state one of the toughest school vaccine laws in the...
Jul 14, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
NACCHO’s Vaccine Confidence Initiative: A Report from the NACCHO Annual WorkshopRecent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and an increase in vaccine hesitancy in regions of the United States have emphasized why it is more important than ever for local health departments to communicate the importance, safety, and efficacy of vaccines. Although immunization rates across the United States remain high, many communities have pockets of unvaccinated persons. […] Aug 10, 2015 | Kate Drezner |
New for 2015: “The Pink Book” 13th Edition Now AvailableThe Public Health Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 13th Edition “The Pink Book.” Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this publication contains updated information on vaccine administration, storage and monitoring methods, and the most current immunization recommendations and schedules. New... Jul 30, 2015 | Guest Author |
World Hepatitis Day: Recognizing the Role of Local Health Departments in Ending HepatitisEvery day 4,000 people worldwide die from viral hepatitis, yet all of these deaths are preventable. With increased awareness, resources, support, and commitment, we can prevent and treat viral hepatitis and put an end to these epidemics. To raise awareness of the 400 million people worldwide living with hepatitis B or C, the World Health […] Jul 28, 2015 | Hilary McQuie |
The Boston Public Health Commission Shares Plans to Observe World Hepatitis DayThe Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), together with public health organizations around the world, will observe World Hepatitis Day on Tuesday, July 28. The observation is a call to action for communities around the world to join together and focus attention on the threat of viral hepatitis and to promote actions to address it. This […] Jul 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
The State of the National Vaccine Plan – 2014On July 7, the National Vaccine Advisory Committee announced the release of the Annual Report of the State of the National Vaccine Plan (2014). It features accomplishments across the vaccination system in regards to development, safety, communications, access and global vaccination, and reflects new opportunities and challenges presented by the 21st century immunization landscape. This report... Jul 21, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Supplemental Information and Guidance for Vaccination Providers Regarding Use of 9-valent HPV VaccineCDC has released supplemental information for providers about the 9-valent HPV vaccine. The document summarizes some of the recommendations included in the original Policy Note and provides additional guidance for issues that were not addressed previously but are likely to arise during the transition from quadrivalent HPV vaccine to 9-valent HPV vaccine. Read more Jul 21, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Ten Local Health Departments Share Their Strategies to Increase HPV Vaccination RatesNACCHO’s human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention project supports local health departments as they identify and prepare to implement strategies to improve HPV vaccination rates. HPV is the leading cause of cervical and several other types of cancers. However, vaccination rates remain low despite the availability of an HPV vaccine. NACCHO’s award supports ten local health departments […] Jul 20, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Preparing for the Growing Threat of Mosquito-Borne IllnessesDuring the summer, mosquitoes can be a nuisance when trying to enjoy the warm weather. But with climate change and lack of surveillance funding, mosquitoes are developing into more than an irritating pest—instead they pose a major threat to public health in the United States. Arboviral surveillance funding has decreased by nearly two-thirds in the […] Jul 14, 2015 | Stella Bartholet |
California Governor Signs Strict Law Requiring Vaccinations for Most ChildrenOn June 30, California governor Jerry Brown signed legislation giving the state one of the toughest school vaccine laws in the country. The law bans the use of religious and personal objections as a reason for exempting children from school vaccinations. Unvaccinated children will still be able to attend school if there is a medical reason why they […] Jul 14, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Subscribe Today
Sign Up for the E-mail Digests
Create an account or login to MyNACCHO and go to "My Subscriptions."
SUBSCRIBE NOW
