Immunizations
Publications and Materials
Below are selected publications and materials related to immunizations. Please note the year of publication may be later than the year(s) the data represent.
2010 Publications and Materials
Recommended
Adult Immunization Schedule - United States, 2010 (2/24/10)
In October 2009, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approved
the Adult Immunization Schedule for 2010, which includes several changes.
A bivalent human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV2) was licensed for use in
females in October 2009. ACIP recommends vaccination of females with
either HPV2 or the quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV4).
HPV4 was licensed for use in males in October 2009, and ACIP issued a
permissive recommendation for use in males. Other changes in publication.
Transmission
of Yellow Fever Vaccine Virus Through Breast-Feeding - Brazil, 2009 (2/24/10)
This report describes the first laboratory-confirmed case of yellow fever
vaccine--associated neurologic disease occurring in an infant secondary
to the transmission of yellow fever vaccine virus through breast milk.
The infant described in this report also is the youngest reported case
of yellow fever vaccine--associated neurologic disease.
2009 Publications and Materials
Receipt
of Influenza Vaccine during Pregnancy among Women With Live Births-
Georgia and Rhode Island, 2004-2007 (10/13/09)
This report showed that in Georgia, the prevalence of influenza vaccination during
the woman's most recent pregnancy increased from 10.4 percent in 2004 to 15.5
percent in 2006. In Rhode Island, vaccination prevalence increased from 21.9
percent in 2004 to 33.4 percent in 2007. Increased efforts are needed to assess
vaccine coverage during pregnancy and to educate providers and pregnant women.
Nation′s
Teen Vaccination Coverage Increasing, Variability Observed by Area,
Race/Ethnicity, and Poverty Status (10/13/09)
This survey found that, compared to 2007, there was a substantial increase
in the percentage of teens who had received the recommended vaccines.
Specifically, coverage went up about 12 percentage points for girls who
received at least one dose of HPV4, to about 37 percent, and coverage
for the recommended 3 doses of HPV4 was about 18 percent.
Use
of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine: Recommendations of the
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2009 (9/30/09)
Five initial target groups have been identified for vaccination efforts.
Priorities have been established for a subset of persons within the initial
target groups in the event that initial vaccine availability is unable
to meet demand. Guidance is provided on use of vaccine in other adult
population groups as vaccine availability increases.
CDC Advisors
Make Recommendations for Use of Vaccine against Novel H1N1 (8/10/09)
CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices developed recommendations
on who should receive vaccine against novel influenza A (H1N1) when it
becomes available. Five key priority populations include pregnant women
and people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of
age.
Human
Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Safety (1/27/09)
This page provides links to information on HPV vaccine safety, HPV vaccine,
and disease information.
2008 Publications and Materials
Survey
Provides First Estimates for HPV Vaccination (11/20/08)
The nation′s immunization coverage rates for preteens and teens are increasing
for routinely recommended vaccines, according to 2007 estimates. The survey found
that 25.1 percent of adolescent females had received at least one dose of human
papillomavirus vaccine.
The HPV Vaccine
and Its Safety (8/7/08)
Based on ongoing assessments of vaccine safety information, FDA and CDC
continue to find that Gardasil is a safe and effective vaccine. FDA and
CDC continue to monitor the safety of this vaccine, with the public’s
health and safety the top priority.
Prevention
of Pertussis, Tetanus, and Diphtheria among Pregnant and Postpartum
Women and Their Infants (6/23/08)
This report describes the clinical features of pertussis, tetanus, and
diphtheria among pregnant and postpartum women and their infants; reviews
available evidence of pertussis vaccination; summarizes Tdap vaccination
policy; and presents recommendations for use of Td and Tdap vaccines
among pregnant and postpartum women. See also: Appendix
A and Appendix
B.
Guiding
Principles for Development of ACIP Recommendations for Vaccination
during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (6/23/08)
This document provides guidance to help standardize procedures for policy
formulation and presentation of the rationale and recommendations for
vaccination of pregnant and breastfeeding women. These principles will
be applied to future Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices vaccine
statements and routine updates of existing statements in which vaccination
of pregnant and breastfeeding women is considered.
2007 Publications and Materials
National Influenza Vaccination Week (11/19/07)
The week after Thanksgiving is designated as National Influenza Vaccination Week.
This event is designed to highlight the importance of continuing influenza
(flu) vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine through the
months of November, December, and beyond.
Easy Read Immunization
and Pregnancy Flyers (10/9/07)
These flyers focus on the immunizations a woman needs before, during,
and after pregnancy.
Pre-Teen
Vaccine Campaign (8/31/07)
This campaign is aimed at educating parents and healthcare providers
of 11 and 12 year olds about the routine vaccines recommended for this
age group. These vaccines include the HPV vaccine for girls, the Meningococcal
vaccine (MCV4), and the Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap)
vaccine. The campaign will include media outreach, a website with information
about each vaccine, and educational flyers and posters.
Vulvar
Vaccinia Infection after Sexual Contact with a Military Smallpox Vaccinee-
Alaska, 2006 (6/12/07)
This report describes the clinical evaluation of a woman and laboratory
testing performed to identify the isolate. Health-care providers should
be aware of the possibility of vaccinia infection in persons with clinically
compatible genital lesions who have had recent contact with smallpox
vaccinees.
Quadrivalent
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee
on Immunization Practices (4/17/07)
These recommendations represent the first statement by the Advisory Committee
on Immunization Practices on the use of a quadrivalent human papillomavirus
(HPV) vaccine licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on June
8, 2006. This report summarizes the epidemiology of HPV and associated
diseases, describes the licensed HPV vaccine, and provides recommendations
for its use for vaccination among females aged 9-26 years in the United
States.
Recommended
Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0-18 Years- United States,
2007 (2/1/07)
PDF 
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices periodically reviews
the recommended immunization schedule for persons aged 0-18 years to
ensure that the schedule is current with changes in vaccine formulations
and reflects revised recommendations for the use of licensed vaccines,
including those newly licensed.
A
Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis
B Virus (HBV) Infection in the United States (1/8/07)
PDF
This report, the second of a two-part statement from the Advisory Committee
on Immunization Practices (ACIP), provides updated recommendations to
increase hepatitis B vaccination of adults at risk for HBV infection.
In settings in which a high proportion of adults have risks for HBV infection,
ACIP recommends universal hepatitis B vaccination for all unvaccinated
adults. In other primary care and specialty medical settings in which
adults at risk for HBV infection receive care, health-care providers
should inform all patients about the health benefits of vaccination,
including risks for HBV infection and persons for whom vaccination is
recommended, and vaccinate adults who report risks for HBV infection
and any adults requesting protection from HBV infection.
Related Links
Immunizations: Women’s Health Topics
A-Z
View women’s health resources related to immunizations.
Adult
Immunization Schedule
Find out what vaccines adult need and when.
Childhood
and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Find out what vaccines children and adolescents need and when.
Fast Stats A-Z: Immunization
Statistics
View data and statistics on immunization.
Frequently Asked For Information:
Immunizations
View a list of resources related to immunizations.
Immunization
Learn more about immunization.
Immunizations: Programs in Brief
Learn more about immunizations, CDC/ATSDR’s activities and accomplishments,
and steps for moving forward.
National Adult Immunization Awareness Week
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Infant Immunization Week
Vaccinations and
Pregnancy
Find out what vaccinations pregnant women should get and other information.
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