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The Immunization Action Plan on Time Newsletter has been produced by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, since 1997. In the summer of 2010, the newsletter became known as VaxFacts, Immunization Review. The new title is more inclusive of the broader scope of Immunizations. It is an important tool for the Division of Infectious Diseases in distributing current Immunizations information to primary care physicians, infection control practitioners, Local Health Departments, Hospital Administration, School Nursing Administration, and other health professionals.
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| Vol 15 | Fall 2014 |
Taking a Stand—You Are the Key to Connecticut Receives Immunization Awards Page 2, 3 Immunization Program Manager Ask The Experts Page 4, 5 Connecticut Vaccine Program Updates Page 4, 5 CIRTS Updates Page 6 IAP Coordinator Activities throughout the State Page 7 Vaccine Requirements Updates Page 7 Google’s Flu Vaccine Finder Page 8 Seasonal Pediatric Influenza Vaccine Update Page 8 Enterovirus D68 Page 8 Managing Vaccine Inventory Page 9 Strategies to Prevent Administration Errors
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| Vol 14 | Spring 2014 |
DPH Honors Childhood Immunization Champion National Infant Immunization Week Activities VTrcks - On-line Vaccine Ordering Regional VTrcks Staff & Epidemiologists Ask The Experts Page 4, 5 Revised CT Immunization Program Website Focus On: Vaccine Documentation Achieving High Immunization Rates CIRTS Updates/New Staff VFC Program 20th Anniversary MMWR Report - Requiring Flu Vaccinations for Children Measles Advisory in CT/2014 Immunization Schedules
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| Vol 12 | Spring 2013 |
DPH Honors Childhood Immunization Champion National Immunization Week Avian Influenza (H9N7) Outbreak In China A Dose of Tdap During Each Pregnancy Call To Action: Don’t Let Teens Fall Off Your Radar Screen Barriers To Adolescent Immunizations HPV Vaccinations Lagging Behind 2013/2014 Flu Supply Pentacel and Pediarix Shortage PCV13, Insurance Denials, Vaccine Waste, Fact Sheets CIRTS Update
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| Vol 11 | Winter 2013 |
DPH expands availability of flu vaccine CVP Expansion of 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Your local Immunization representative available to help FDA approves Flurarix (GSK) as second quadrivalent influenza New Meningococcal Vaccine Recommended for high-risk infants 2013 U.S. Recommended Immunization Schedules Released Vaccines offered at your practice of clinic? FDA clears expanded use of Pneumococcal Conjugate Nominate an Immunization Champion for CT |
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| Vol 10 | Fall 2012 |
Vaccine Program Expands Vaccine Update: Flu, Vtrcks, Provider Choice, Universal Coverage, Tdap, Whooping Cough Cases
Immunization Exemptions on the Rise PCV13 For Adults CT Vaccine Program Policy Change on Wasted Vaccine CIRTS Turns 20 Years Old
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| Vol 9 | Summer 2012 |
Perinatal Hepatitis B New CIRTS Registry Rolled Out
National Infant Immunization Week State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Flu Expansion New Vaccine Legislation Office of the Inspector General (OIG) reports on the VFC Program Pentacel Shortage, Educational Resources, Immunization News
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| Vol.16.2 | Spring 2012 |
CHA Health Care Personnel Policy
Ask the Experts
Keeping Immunization Records up to date
Adolescent Vaccination coverage
Polio Eradication
ACIP update
CIRTS birthing hospital enrollment rates
Vaccine Wastage
New fillable vaccine forms
Influenza vaccine strains 2012-2013
PCV 13 for adults
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| Vol 16.1 | Winter 2012 |
State health rankings
CIRTS Update
PCV-13 and IPD
Pertussis in CT 2007-2010
Protecting Infants from Pertussis
Immunization Champion Awards
ACIP Updates
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| Vol 2.4 | Fall 2011 |
Annual Influenza Vaccination
Meningococcal Conjigate Guidance
2010 National Immunization Survey
Immunization for Women
Choosing Not to Vaccinate
VFC News
Flu Vaccine Creator- CT Connection
Tropical Storm Irene
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| Vol 2.3 | Summer 2011 |
Measles cases in U.S.
Influenza vaccinage coverage, CT
National Immunization Awards
School Vaccination coverage, CT
Enhanced Pertussis Surveillance,CT
CIRTS video available on line
June ACIP meeting recommendations
Save the date Annual Flu Conference
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| Vol 2.2 | Spring 2011 |
New School Regulations
Updated ACIP recommendations
Best Practices
CDC vaccine schedules
Provider site visits
Fraud and Abuse
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| Vol 2.1 | Winter 2011 |
Vaccine Wastage
Vaccine Freeze Study
Personal Belief Exemptions
Ask the Experts
Revised Immunization Webpage
VFC News
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| Vol 1.2 | Fall 2010 |
ACIPInfluenza Vaccine Recommendations 2010
# doses of Influenza Vaccine for Children 6 months-8yrs
Hospital Tdap Cocooning Project
Table 2010-2011 FDA licensed Influenza vaccines
2009 National Immunization Survey Results
Damaged vials of diluent
Immunizations Communications
Teen Immunization Rates on the rise
CIRTS Coverage Rates for 2007 brith Cohort
CIRTS statewide Immunization Rates
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| Vol 1.1 | Summer 2010 (New name) |
Impact of 2-dose Varicella Vaccinations on Varicella epidemiology
2009 Day Care, School, College Survey results
New Day Care immunization requirements
New College immunization requirements
No benefit to delaying Immunizations
PCV13 Go,Slow,Stop?
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| Vol 14.1 | Winter 2010 | 2009 H1n1 Update
ACIP Highlights
Mumps Outbreak
Pneumococcal Vaccine
New Pneumococcal Vaccine
Tip of the Issue
Vaccine Highlights
2010 Immunization Schedule
Immunization Program Epidemiologists
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| Vol 14.2 | Spring 2010 |
Mumps Outbreak
ACIP Highlights
Hib Vaccine Supply Update
2010-2011 Influenza Vaccine Strains
Electronic Medical Records Survey
HPV Vaccine Impact Monitoring Project
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| Vol 13.1 | Winter 2009 |
Teen Vaccination Coverage Rates
BRFSS Measuring Influenza Vaccination Rates in Risk groups
Lest We Forget CIRTS Program
VFC Order Support Team
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| Vol 13.2 | Spring 2009 |
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| Vol 13.3 | Summer 2009 |
Novel H1N1 Influenza
2009 Immunization Update
Regional Epidemiologists' Map and Responsibilities
2008 School and DayCare Survey results
Risk of Pertussis Infection
VFC Program update
Hib Booster Update-reinstating the booster dose
Vaccine Storage and Handling Quiz
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| Vol 13.4 | Fall 2009 |
Seasonal Influenza
Hib Vaccine Supply
Adolescent Immunization
ACIP Update
Stimulus Funds for Immunizations
CRTS Coverage Rates
H1N1 Flu
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Influenza Vaccine recommendations 2008-2009-Influenza vaccine products
Vaccine diluent
Returning vaccine to McKesson
CIRTS Update
Approved Refrigerators New Vaccines
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ACIP Feb.2008 meeting update
FDA approves second Rotavirus vaccine
Measles on the increase
2008 teleconferences (link to teleconference schedule)
Immunization Information Systems increase enrollment
Vaccine ordering Support Staff update
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| Winter 2008 |
Updated Childhood/Adolescent Schedule
National Infant Immunization Week April 19-26, 2008
VFC/AFIX Site Visits
Hib Vaccine Update
CIRTS- New web-based registry roll out
Vaccine Ordering Reminders
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| Fall 2007 |
ACIP 2007-2208 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFLUENZA SIX PRINCIPLE CHANGES
PEDIATRIC INFLUENZA VACCINE SUPPLY
NATIONAL INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION WEEK
PROJECTED PRODUCTION OF INFLUENZA VACCINE
INFLUENZA VACCINE FORMULATIONS 2007-2008
TIP OF THE ISSUE: FREE EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL
CIRTS UPDATE- THE RATES ARE OUT
LOW VACCINATION RATES FOR INFLUENZA VACCINE
RECOMMENDED DOSES OF INFLUENZA VACCINE FOR CHILDREN 6 MOS THROUGH 8 YEARS OF AGE
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TIP OF THE ISSUE: VACCINE POLICY MEMOS |
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| Vol. 11.2 | Spring 2007 |
HPV-CERVICAL CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY, CT |
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ACIP OCTOBER 2006 UPDATE |
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| Vol. 10.1 | Fall 2006 |
ACIP JUNE 2006 RECOMMENDATIONS |
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| Fall 2005 |
NEW COMBO VACCINE FOR MMR & CHICKENPOX |
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NEW MENING. VACCINE AVAILABLE |
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| Vol. 8.3 | Spring 2005 |
ACIP RECOMMENDS MENINGITIS VACCINE FOR ADOLESCENTS |
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| Vol. 8.2 | Winter 2004/05 |
Hep. B & Meningococcal Vaccine for Adults |
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New Rec’s for FLU and PCV |
| Vol. 7.3 | Spring 2004 |
New Rec’s for PCV During Shortage |
| Vol. 7.2 | Winter 2003/04 | ACIP Issues ½ Year Schedule FLU: Status Update CIRTS Does Grand Rounds at Yale Blue Forms Now Available Age-old “Standards” Revised EPI-VAC Course Offered in 3 Towns |
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| Vol. 7.1 | Fall 2003 | Flu Recommended for Pediatric patients School Nurse May Receive Immunization Histories Your Practice's Immunization Rates Now Available AAP Offers Guidance on Increasing Immunization Rates Morbidity Report |
| Vol. 6.4 | Summer 2003 | Summary of School Entry Requirements Infanrix Approved for 5th Dose New Vaccine Admin. Record Available NIS Data PCV Proves Effective Morbidity Report |
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New 5 in 1 Vaccine Available New CIRS System Chosen School Immunization Requirements Morbidity Report |
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| Vol. 6.2 | Winter 2002-2003 | Vaccines to be Shipped Directly 2 Year Old Clean-up Reports Short Staffed? We Can Help President call for Mass Vaccination Morbidity Report |
| Vol. 6.1 | Fall 2002 | Most Vaccine Back in Stock CIRTS Can Now Print School Forms CIRTS Immunization rates Available National Immunization Survey Data In Morbidity Report |
| Vol. 5.3 | Spring 2002 | Vaccine Shortage Update Registry Update News About VAERS Morbidity Report |
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| Vol. 5.2 | Winter 2001-2002 | Vaccine Update Registry Update Order Info. Materials for your Patients Morbidity Report |
| Fall 2001 | Vaccine Update Registry Update New Lap Sites Results of School; Survey New College Law Morbidity Report |
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| Vol. 4.4 | Summer 2001 | Vaccine Update Registry Update School Immunization Requirements Morbidity Report |
| Vol. 4.3 | Spring 2001 | Vaccine Update Registry Update Get Help With Your Office New Vaccine Shipping Morbidity Report |
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| Vol. 4.1 | Fall 2000 | Trepedia Now Approved for 5 Consecutive Doses Important Actions Taken to Reach High Risk Persons with Flu Vaccine Despite Delays Resume the Birth Dose of Hepatitis B Vaccine Registry Update Notable Achievements Morbidity Report |
| Vol. 3.3 | Summer 2000 | Availablility of Thimerosal-free DTaP, Hib New School Immunization Requirements-Statewide New Childhood Vaccine Recommended Vaccine Update Registry Update Notable Achievements Morbidity Report |
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| Vol.3.2 | Winter 1999 | CDC Releases Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule 2000 Vaccine Update: Day Care Immunization Requirement Changes Statewide Registry Update Notable Achievements 1999 Morbidity Report |
| Vol. 3.1 | Fall 1999 | ACIP Vote to Recommend All IPV Schedule in January 2000 SmithKline Submits Application for Pentavalent Pediatric Vaccine U.S. May Cut Funds that Compensate Vaccine Victims Vaccine Update Registry Update Notable Achievements Ask the Experts 1999 Morbidity |
| Vol. 2.4 | Summer 1999 | Heptavalent Pneumococcal Vaccine Found to be Effective Against Otitis Media Cumulative Levels Thimerosal Found Too High in Vaccines Vaccine Update Guidelines for Chickenpox Rash Notable Achievements New Regulations |
| Vol. 2.3 | Spring 1999 | FDA Designates Childhood Pneumococcal Vaccine for Fast Track Development New Vaccine Information Statements Available New Information on Rotavirus Registry Update Public Hearing National Infant Immunization Activities Ask the Experts 1999 Morbidity |
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| Vol. 2.2 | Winter 1998 | Rotavirus Joins U.S. Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule Vaccine Prevents Infants from Meningitis Registry Update Vaccine Update Notable Achievements Ask the Experts 1998 Morbidity |
| Vol. 2.1 | Fall 1998 | New Drug Manufacturer Enters Pediatric Vaccine Market SmithKline Beecham's Engerix-B Vaccine Approved for Use in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Infection Registry Update Vaccine Update Notable Achievements Ask the Experts Immunization Tips for 1998 School Entry (CT) 1998 Morbidity |
| Vol. 1.4 | Summer 1998 | New Parent-Held Immunization Record Cards on Their Way Free Immunization Satellite Courses Offered Throughout State Registry Update Vaccine Update Notable Achievements Ask the Experts 1998 Morbidity |
| Vol. 1.3 | Spring 1998 | Rubella Outbreak in Fairfield County & Westchester County, NY Chickenpox Prevention Progresses Results From 1997 National Immunization Survey In Registry Update Vaccine Update Notable Achievements 1999 National Immunization Program Calendar Ask the Experts 1998 Morbidity |
Indexes for the following publication years are available:
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2011
2009