Resources: Pentacel® Shortage, VIS Updates and Two New Videos
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Vaccine Update for Healthcare ProvidersThe CDC recently released guidance related to the shortage of Pentacel that is expected to last throughout the first part of 2016.
If you do not receive CDC’s shortage updates, you can consult the CDC’s online information or register to get free alerts from the CDC.
The CDC recently updated two vaccine information statements (VIS) — PCV13 and multi-pediatric vaccines. The most current edition date is 11/5/15 for both of these.
To ensure that your office is providing the most updated VIS for all vaccines, visit the CDC’s VIS Web page.
Recently, two newly available videos have come to our attention:
Contributed by: Charlotte A. Moser, MS
Categories: Vaccine Update Dec. 2015
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