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Georgia Chapter Recipient of Outstanding Chapter Award 1965, 1996, 2000, 2004 & 2009
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2010 Recommended Immunization Schedules ACIP Immunization Recommendations Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services (GRITS) Georgia Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)
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Immunization Information For additional information, questions, or concerns please contact Mike Chaney, Immunization Coordinator at (404) 881-5094 or mchaney@gaaap.org
CDC has created a number of resources regarding vaccine conversations with parents. Click Here to access to these materials. CDC will present "Immunization Update 2010" via satellite broadcast and webcast on August 5, 2010. The presentation is expected to focus on current use of influenza, pneumococcal conjugate, human papillomavirus, and meningococcal vaccines. Click Here for additional information about the program and instructions for accessing the broadcast. ACIP updates recommendations for flu vaccines. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at its June meeting recommended that children aged 6 months to 9 years who have not been immunized with the 2009 H1N1 monovalent vaccine receive two doses of seasonal influenza vaccine. When the full recommendations are published, they will be posted on this site. In response to reported cases of vaccine-acquired rotavirus infection in infants with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) following rotavirus vaccine administration, both Merck & Co. and GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals have revised the prescribing information and patient labeling for their respective rotavirus vaccine products.Click Here for full details. An Updated VIS for Rotavirus vaccine now available. Click Here to see the revised VIS. FDA Recommends Clinicians Resume Use of Rotarix and Continue Use of RotaTeq. Click Here to see the revised recommendations for Rotavirus Vaccines. To view the AAP Policy Statement on the use of PVC13 Click Here The VIS for PCV13 is now available. PCV13
Two HPV VISs are now available, one for each vaccine. Gardasil Cervarix
A special federal court has ruled that thimerosal is not to blame for autism. Click here to read an article related to this ruling. To view the background information and full reports of the special masters Click here
The final ACIP recommendations for PCV13 may be found by Clicking here.
An updated list of Georgia Immunization Program Staff including Immunization Consultants (IPCs) and their geographic areas of responsibility is now available. The IPCs are available to assist you and your staff with VFC and GRITS questions. Click Here to view this list. (5.11.2010)
The March 2010 Issue of the AAP News includes an article with answers to some frequently asked questions about PCV13. Click here to view this article on the AAP News website (login/password is required).
2010-2011 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine: Click here to read information on the vaccine selection for the 2010-2011 influenza season.
Novartis receives FDA approval of Menveo®, a vaccine to prevent meningococcal disease: Click here to see a media release regarding the approval.
Additional Hiberix® Vaccine Available From the Georgia VFC Program: Click here to read a blastfax message from the VFC Program regarding the availability of Hiberix® and its appropriate use.
Vaccine Information Handout for Parents The Chapter has created a one-page handout for parents on vaccines and vaccine safety. Click here to download a copy for use in your practice.
The Chapter’s EPIC Immunization Education Program website contains current vaccine information statements (VISs) immunization schedules and useful immunization resources.
American Academy of Pediatrics Vaccine Safety Resources Click here to view several resources that the AAP has compiled to help answer questions parents may have about vaccine safety. Updates from CDC on Vaccine Shortages are available by clicking here. For detailed updates on newly licensed vaccines and expanded licensures, please see the AAP Red Book® Online website.
In response to the recent media attention given to vaccines, autism, and other controversies concerning vaccines, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) has reprinted a special excerpt from Baby 411 entitled Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots. Click here to view the article.
The AAP Private Payer Advocacy Advisory Committee recently revised The Business Case for Pricing Vaccines and Immunization Administration to address how the practicing pediatrician should price vaccines to ensure recovery of direct and indirect costs and what payments are appropriate from the insurers. Click here to view the document.
AAP Refusal to Vaccinate Form Health care providers may decide it is in their best interest to formally document a parent's refusal to accept vaccination for a minor child. This form, which should not be considered a legal document without advice from a lawyer, may be used as a template for such documentation. A Microsoft Word version of the form is available by clicking here.
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