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Messages affect us differently, so at the Vaccine Education Center, we always appreciate hearing about innovative ways that others are getting the word out about the importance of vaccination. Recently, two such projects have come to our attention: "Angel Wings" and "Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic."
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A growing number of people use their mobile device to access information online, and for some, their phone is the only way to access Web-based information. Find out more about the growing importance of mobile-friendly websites
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Find information about autism videos, perinatal hepatitis B transmission, and the CDC Health Alert Network.
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The NVICP is part of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act passed by Congress in 1986 which had two goals. Read about the goals of the program.
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Find information on how doctor offices can help their patients track down missing immunization records so the child won’t need to repeat doses or be completely revaccinated.
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Himal Lal and coworkers, in collaboration with GSK Vaccines, published the results of a large clinical trial of a herpes zoster vaccine. Read about this new shingles vaccine, how it differs from the current shingles vaccine, and the results of the clinical trial.
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The Public Health Foundation (PHF) recently released the 13th edition of “Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases.” Read about the book and how to order it or access it for free online.
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter has changed over the years, such that current recommendations are not only informed by the health outcomes of a vaccine, but also its potential economic burden
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If you are a healthcare professional whose work includes making sure that your patients receive their recommended vaccines on schedule, you’ll want to be sure to obtain a copy of the recently published 5th edition of The Purple Book.
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Researchers from Princeton University, Emory University, and the CDC published a paper looking at the longer-term effects of natural measles virus infection. Read about their findings.