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On the Bookshelf: Storybook for Kids Based on “Invisible Threat” Documentary
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“The Shots Book: A Little Brother’s Superhero Tale” by 14-year-old Ethan Posard tells about Ethan’s part in the documentary “Invisible Threat” and how he learned why vaccines are important when his puppy became ill. The book also explains the concept of herd immunity.
Vaccine Resources: Music, Movies and Vaccines
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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."
News & Views: Of Websites and Mobile Phones: How People Are Getting Health Information
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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
In the Journals: Narcolepsy and the 2009 Pandemic Influenza Vaccine
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In the July 2015 issue of Science Translational Medicine, researchers from Stanford and GlaxoSmithKline showed why narcolepsy followed receipt of the squalene-adjuvanted 2009 swine flu vaccine in Europe. Read more about their findings and the history of this hypothesis.
News & Views: National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
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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.
Technically Speaking: Suggestions About Finding Old Immunization Records
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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.
In the Journals: Zoster Vaccine for Older Adults
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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.
On the Bookshelf: New edition of “The Pink Book”
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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.
Vaccine Resources: Autism Videos, Perinatal Hepatitis B Transmission, and the CDC Health Alert Network
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Find information about autism videos, perinatal hepatitis B transmission, and the CDC Health Alert Network.
News & Views: ACIP Changes and How They Are Affecting Vaccine recommendations — Part 2
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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