Immunization and Infectious Disease Update
National Association of County & City Health Officials
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Palm Beach County Health Department Closes Clinic and Eliminates PositionsWPTV (August 22, 2011) Lubbock City Manager Says Immunizations at Health Dept. to Stop August 31st KCBD (August 22, 2011)On Food Safety, the Long List But Little Money The New York Times (August 22, 2011)Researchers Probe Dramatic Drop in Vaccinations Arizona Public Media (August 23, 2011)
State-Provided Flu Shots in Brockton Area to be Cut in HalfThe Patriot Ledger (August 23, 2011)
Funding Cut for Vaccines for Children Program Marshall Democrat-News (MO) (August 23, 2011)
Collier Health Dept. Cutting 51 Positions, Flu Clinics After $1.6M Funding Cut Naples News (August 23, 2011)
State Cuts Back on Free Flu Shots Worcester Telegram & Gazette (August 23, 2011)
Feds Launch App Contest for Facebook Lifelines in Health Emergencies NPR Shots Blog (August 23, 2011)
Op-Ed: Parents Need to Understand Vaccines Are No Threat to KidsMichigan Live (August 24, 2011)
Discussing Vaccine Hesitancy with ParentsClinical Advisor (August 24, 2011)
Another Benefit of the HPV VaccineAmerican Council on Science and Health (August 24, 2011)
Report: Vaccines Generally Safe, Some Side EffectsAssociated Press (August 25, 2011)
Vaccine Safety: New Report Finds Few Adverse Events Linked to ImmunizationsTIME (August 25, 2011)
Vaccines Are Safe, Hazards Few and Far Between NPR's Shots Blog (August 25, 2011)
HPV Vaccination Rates Low Among Teen Girls, CDC ReportsHealthDay (reprinted by U.S. News and World Report) (August 25, 2011)
Vaccine Cleared Again as Autism CulpritNew York Times (August 26, 2011)
Bird Flu Rears Its Head Again: Increased Preparedness and Surveillance Urged Against Variant StrainFood and Agricultural Organization (August 29, 2011)
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Adverse Effects of Vaccines: Evidence and Causality (IOM Report)
The IOM has released a report summarizing an evaluation of over 1,000 research articles studying the relationship of vaccines and adverse events. The report concludes that few health problems are caused by or clearly associated with vaccines. To access the report and additional information, click here.
2010 School Health Profiles Results
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) is pleased to announce the release of the 2010 School Health Profiles survey results. Be sure to check out the updated PowerPoint map presentations that provide relative results showing how states compare in school health policies and practices. Read the report, fact sheets, and updated PowerPoint presentations online.
What's New on the CDC Influenza Website
The CDC has posted new resources on their influenza website. Explore these resources for all your influenza prevention needs. The additions include Influenza Vaccination: A Summary for Clinicians, Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Safety: A Summary for Clinicians, Seasonal Flu: International Situation Update, and a PSA entitled, Protect Yourself, Protect your Family. Everyone Needs a Flu Vaccine.
CDC Learning Connection Presents CDC TRAIN The CDC is pleased to announce the most recent addition to the CDC Learning Connection, CDC TRAIN, a component of the nation's most comprehensive public health learning management system (LMS). CDC TRAIN is an affiliate of the Public Health Foundation's (PHF) TrainingFinder Real-time Affiliate Integrated Network (TRAIN). Through partnership with PHF, the CDC Learning Connection provides access to a searchable catalog of more than 22,000 computer-based learning products contributed by CDC and partners.
NACCHO Immunization Videos Page NACCHO has gathered videos addressing vaccination into one convenient place. Watch short videos covering immunization issues, including influenza, pertussis, adolescent immunization, and personal stories about vaccine preventable diseases. Videos range from humorous to serious and target a variety of ages. Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView The CDC provides a weekly update of influenza illness in the U.S. Access the summary report here. |
Get Involved
| | 2012 Model Practice Submissions
NACCHO will accept model practice applications October 10 through November 11, 2011. Since 2003, NACCHO's Model Practice Awards program has honored innovative LHD programs. If you have any questions concerning the Model Practice program please e-mail practices@naccho.org and a member of NACCHO membership team will respond. For more information, visit NACCHO's website.
NACCHO's MCAH Sentinel Network
NACCHO is currently undertaking a multi-year project to strengthen local health department (LHD) Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) programs. As part of this project, NACCHO is creating a Sentinel Network to further increase its understanding of local MCAH and would like to invite you to participate. LHD staff members who are working to improve health outcomes for MCAH populations are eligible to participate in the Sentinel Network. The deadline to register online is September 20, 2011. Please email mch@naccho.org if you have any questions about the MCAH Sentinel Network.
Webinar on Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and State Reporting Laws
The Public Health Law Network will host a webinar on September 22 from 1-2 PM ET that provides a current overview of state HAI public reporting laws. Local health departments can view this webinar to learn more about HAI legislation and prevention activities in their state. For more information, click here.
APHA's Get Ready Campaign
APHA is calling on the nation's school-based health centers to help raise awareness about preparedness in their communities by holding a Get Ready Day event. School-based health centers that hold the best activities can win up to $500 from APHA! Get more information here. The deadline for submission is October 10, 2011.
Stories from the Field: LHD Use of the Community Guide
Has your LHD successfully implemented recommendations from
The Guide to Community Preventive Services (Community Guide)? If so, NACCHO encourages you to share your experience with other LHDs by filling out a short form
here. View stories other LHDs have shared or search by topic here.
Submit a Tool to NACCHO's Immunization and Infectious Disease Toolkits
NACCHO's Immunization and Infectious Disease Toolkits are intended to provide local health departments (LHDs) with resources related to immunization and infectious disease prevention and control practices. Examples of tools include templates, guides, community resources and much more. Log in to submit your own resources to the Toolkit to share with other LHDs.
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Publications
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Improving influenza vaccine virus selection: Report of a WHO informal consultation held at WHO headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland, 14-16 June 2010
Ampofo W.K., Baylor N., Cobey S., Cox N.J., Daves S., Edwards S., Ferguson N., Grohmann G., Hay A., Katz J., Kullabutr K., Lambert L., Levandowski R., Mishra A.C., Monto A., Siqueira M., Tashiro M., Waddell A.L., Wairagkar N., Wood J., Zambon M., & Zhang W. (2011). Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses (e-pub ahead of print). Fatal pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza A virus infection in a Pennsylvania domestic cat
Campagnolo E.R., Rankin J.T., Daverio S.A., Hunt E.A., Lute J.R., Tewari D., Acland H.M., Ostrowski S.R., Moll M.E., Urdaneta V.V., & Ostroff S.M. (2011). Zoonoses Public Health (e-pub ahead of print). The cost-effectiveness of male HPV vaccination in the United States
Chesson H.W., Ekwueme D.U., Saraiya M., Dunne E.F., & Markowitz L.E. (2011).
Vaccine (e-pub ahead of print). Parents' acceptance of adolescent immunizations outside of the traditional medical home
Clevenger L.M., Pyrzanowski J., Curtis C.R., Bull S., Crane L.A., Barrow J.C., Kempe A., & Daley M.F. (2011). Journal of Adolescent Health, 49(2),133-40.
Foodborne outbreak of Salmonella subspecies IV infections associated with contamination from bearded dragons
Lowther S.A., Medus C., Scheftel J., Leano F., Jawahir S., & Smith K. (2011). Zoonoses Public Health (e-pub ahead of print). Student immunity requirements of health professional schools: Vaccination and other means of fulfillment-United States, 2008
Miller B.L., Lindley M.C., Ahmed F., & Wortley P.M. (2011). Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 32(9), 908-11.
Increasing incidence of invasive Haemophilus influenzae disease in adults, Utah, USA
Rubach M.P., Bender J.M., Mottice S., Hanson K., Weng H.Y., Korgenski K. , Daly J.A., & Pavia A.T. (2011). Emerging Infectious Disease (e-pub ahead of print).
Antibacterial drugs and the risk of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in children
Schneider-Lindner V., Quach C., Hanley J.A., & Suissa S. (2001). Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (e-pub ahead of print).
Public response to an anthrax attack: Reactions to mass prophylaxis in a scenario involving inhalation anthrax from an unidentified source
Steelfisher G., Blendon R., Ross L.J., Collins B.C., Ben-Porath E.N., Bekheit M.M., & Mailhot J.R. (2011). Biosecurity & Bioterrorism (e-pub ahead of print).
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NACCHO is the national organization representing local health departments. NACCHO works to support efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and all communities by promoting national policy, developing resources and programs, seeking health equity and supporting effective local public health practice and systems.
For additional information about NACCHO, visit: www.naccho.org. |
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