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2018 U.S. Recommended Immunization Schedules for Adults, Children, and Adolescents

Schedule for Adults On February 6, CDC published the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule...

Feb 08, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Immunization

CDC: 2017 National Immunization Survey-Child Results

The results of the 2017 National Immunization Survey-Child (NIS-Child) and vaccination coverage and exemption rates among children in kindergarten 2017–18 school year are now available. ChildVaxView and SchoolVaxView have been updated to include the latest data. Vaccination Coverage for Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten — United States, 2017–18 School Year...

Oct 12, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Infectious Disease, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

Taking Action to Address Critical Gaps in Teen Immunization

Immunization data have revealed significant gaps in vaccination coverage among adolescents, especially those 16-to-18 years of age. There is a significant need to ensure that these adolescents receive timely immunization to prevent the threat of significant health consequences. To support this effort, the Adolescent Immunization Initiative (AII) was formed to establish an immunization platform...

Oct 10, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Press Release, Immunization, Infectious Disease, Influenza

CDC: 2018-2019 Influenza Season Recommendations

On Thursday August 23rd, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated recommendations for the coming 2018-2019 influenza season. These recommendations were featured in a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), “Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.” Updated information for the...

Aug 27, 2018 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott

HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Immunization

2017 National Immunization Survey Results – Teens

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the results of the 2017 National Immunization Survey-Teen, which showed the number of adolescents who are up to date on HPV vaccination – meaning they started and completed the HPV vaccine series – increased five percentage points from 2016 to 2017. In 2017, roughly half (49 percent) […]

Aug 23, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Tools & Resources, Immunization

Interactive Guide: Growing Up with Vaccines: What Parents Should Know

In coordination with National Immunization Awareness Month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an interactive online guide to encourage on-time vaccination. The guide helps families navigate information about recommended vaccines from birth through adulthood. Getting vaccinated on-time according to CDC’s recommended immunization schedule provides the best protection...

Aug 06, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Immunization, Infectious Disease

CDC: Progress in Vaccine-Preventable and Respiratory Infectious Diseases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published Progress in Vaccine-Preventable and Respiratory Infectious Diseases—First 10 Years of the CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), 2006–2015 to highlight progress that has resulted from the development of the NCIRD. Read the abstract below and check out the full article. The need for […]

Jul 17, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease

Release: NVHR Welcomes Two Federal Actions to Help Prevent and Treat Hepatitis B

Below is a press release from the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable. CDC Recommended HEPLISAV-B Vaccine to Prevent Hepatitis B in Adults; FDA Granted Orphan Drug Designation to Tenofovir Exalidex (TXL) to Treat the Virus in Children SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 5, 2018) – The National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR), a national coalition working together to […]

Mar 07, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Immunization

International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month: The Importance of Maternal Immunization

International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month, held in February, is a worldwide observance to promote awareness of infections transmitted from mother to baby. Prenatal infections include bacterial or viral illnesses that can be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy or during the delivery process. The incidence of prenatal infection depends on the causative […]

Feb 15, 2018 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott

2018 U.S. Recommended Immunization Schedules for Adults, Children, and Adolescents

Schedule for Adults On February 6, CDC published the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older – United States, 2018. In October 2017, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to approve the recommended adult immunization schedule after an in-depth review of vaccine-related data, including data on...

Feb 08, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

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Community Health, COVID-19, Immunization, Influenza

Libraries: A Community Hub for Vaccine Education and Awareness - Van Buren/Cass...

The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department partnered with the district library to improve community health education.

Nov 18, 2024 | Clarissa Montes

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Emergency Response, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health, Opportunity, Training

Now Recruiting for NACCHO's Virtual Learning Collaborative for the Inclusion of MCH...

New opportunity designed to cross-train maternal and child health and emergency preparedness and response professionals.

Nov 14, 2024 | Elana Filipos

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Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), Performance Improvement, Workforce Development

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May 09, 2024 | Andrea Grenadier

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Preparedness Summit 2024: Join a Focus Group on Building More Resilient Communities

Join your fellow public health professionals for a Town Hall-style Focus Group at the 2024 Preparedness Summit to explore what can be...

Mar 08, 2024

NACCHO Cognitive Health Guide FINAL 1
Tools & Resources, Brain Health, Healthy Aging, Healthy Living & Prevention

New NACCHO Resource: Integrating Brain Health into Health Improvement Planning: The...

NACCHO, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, is thrilled to launch the new guide: Integrating Brain Health into Health...

Mar 01, 2024 | Andrea Grenadier

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Funding Opportunity, COVID-19, Immunization, Partnerships

Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve Vaccine Access, Education,...

NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released a funding opportunity for The Improving...

Feb 12, 2024 | Tori Decea

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