Archived Immunization MMWRs 2013
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December 2013
December 20, 2013, Vol 62 / rr10
CDC Guidance for Evaluating Health-Care Personnel for Hepatitis B Virus Protection and for Administering Postexposure Management
This report contains CDC guidance that augments the 2011 recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for evaluating hepatitis B protection among health-care personnel (HCP) and administering post-exposure prophylaxis…-
December 13, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 49
Update: Influenza Activity — United States, September 29-December 7, 2013
This report summarizes U.S. influenza activity during September 29-December 7, 2013… -
December 13, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 49
Estimated Influenza Illnesses and Hospitalizations Averted by Influenza Vaccination — United States, 2012-13 Influenza Season
CDC estimated that vaccination resulted in 79,000 (17%) fewer hospitalizations during the 2012-13 influenza season than otherwise might have occurred… -
December 13, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 49
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Women Who Delivered a Live-Born Infant — 21 States and New York City, 2009-10 and 2010-11 Influenza Seasons
This report describes the results of that analysis, which indicated that, for the 2010-11 season, overall combined 53.6% were vaccinated (44.2% during pregnancy, 8.8% postpartum, and <1% with unknown time during pregnancy)… -
December 13, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 49
Progress in Immunization Information Systems — United States, 2012
Results from the 2012 IIS Annual Report, including updates on child and adult participation in IIS and progress towards functional standards… -
December 13, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 49
Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication — Nigeria, January 2012-September 2013
This report summarizes polio eradication activities in Nigeria during January 2012-September 2013 and updates previous reports… -
December 6, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 48
Vaccination Coverage Among Persons with Asthma — United States, 2010-2011 Influenza Season
This report describes the results of that analysis, which indicated that influenza vaccination during the 2010-11 season among persons with asthma was 50%, up from 36% 5 years earlier… -
December 6, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 48
Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Control and Elimination — Global Progress, 2000-2012
This report summarizes the global progress of rubella and CRS control and elimination during 2000-2012… -
December 6, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 48
Announcement: National Influenza Vaccination Week — December 8-14, 2013
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, state and local health departments, and other health agencies will observe National Influenza Vaccination Week December 8-14, 2013, with educational and promotional activities scheduled across the country…
November 2013
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November 22, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 46
Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication — Afghanistan, January 2012-September 2013
This report describes polio eradication activities and progress in Afghanistan during January 2012-September 2013 and updates previous reports… -
November 22, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 46
Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication — Pakistan, January 2012-September 2013
This report describes polio eradication activities and progress in Pakistan during January 2012-September 2013 and updates previous reports… -
November 15, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 45
Use of Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine in Children: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2013
This report summarizes the evidence considered by ACIP and outlines the recommendations for use of JE-VC in children traveling to JE-endemic countries… -
November 1, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 43
Global Routine Vaccination Coverage — 2012
Strengthening national immunization systems, especially in countries with the greatest number of undervaccinated children, should be a global priority to reduce morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases… -
November 1, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 43
Influenza Vaccination Among Pregnant Women — Massachusetts, 2009-2010
The findings describe acceptance of vaccination…, along with predictors of and barriers to vaccination. Overall, Massachusetts had some of the highest rates of vaccination coverage among…
October 2013
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October 25, 2013, Vol 62 / No. ss04
Surveillance of Influenza Vaccination Coverage — United States, 2007-08 Through 2011-12 Influenza Seasons
During the 2011-12 season, influenza vaccination coverage varied by state, age group, and selected populations (e.g., HCP and pregnant women), with coverage estimates well below the Healthy People 2020 goal of 70% for children aged 6 months-17 years, 70% for adults aged ≥18 years, and 90% for HCP… -
October 25, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 42
Update: Influenza Activity — United States and Worldwide, May 19-September 28, 2013
This report summarizes influenza activity in the United States and worldwide from May 19 through September 28, 2013… -
October 4, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 39
Estimating Meningitis Hospitalization Rates for Sentinel Hospitals Conducting Invasive Bacterial Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Surveillance
This report describes the method and its use in The Gambia and Senegal…
September 2013
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September 27, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 38
Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Health-Care Personnel — United States, 2012-13 Influenza Season
This report summarizes the results of that survey, which found that, overall, 72.0% of HCP reported having had an influenza vaccination for the 2012-13 season, an increase from 66.9% vaccination coverage during the 2011-12 season… -
September 27, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 38
Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women — United States, 2012-13 Influenza Season
Vaccination coverage of women who will be or are pregnant during an influenza season might be improved by implementing a combination of community-based interventions, including enhanced access to low-cost vaccination services, provider recommendation and offer of influenza vaccination, and education… -
September 27, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 38
Announcement: Final National and State-Level 2012-13 Influenza Vaccination Coverage Estimates Available Online
Final state-specific influenza vaccination coverage estimates for the 2012-13 season are now available online at FluVaxView… -
September 20, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 37
Assessing the Risks for Poliovirus Outbreaks in Polio-Free Countries — Africa, 2012-2013
This report summarizes steps taken by the GPEI to assess and mitigate the risks for outbreaks after WPV importation or the emergence of cVDPV in polio-free countries within the WHO AFR’s “WPV importation belt”… -
September 20, 2013, Vol 62 / No. RR07
Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the ACIP — United States, 2013-2014
This report updates the 2012 recommendations by CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccines for the prevention and control of seasonal influenza…
August 2013
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August 30, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 34
National and State Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years — United States, 2012
To monitor vaccination coverage among persons aged 13-17 years, CDC analyzed data from the National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen). This report highlights findings of that analysis… -
August 23, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 33
Japanese Encephalitis Surveillance and Immunization — Asia and the Western Pacific, 2012
This report summarizes the status of JE surveillance and immunization programs in 2012 in Asia and the Western Pacific… -
August 23, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 33
Polio Field Census and Vaccination of Underserved Populations — Northern Nigeria, 2012-2013
In Nigeria, the National Stop Transmission of Polio program, under the umbrella of the Nigerian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, has been developed to implement innovative strategies that address the remaining polio eradication challenges in Nigeria… -
August 2, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 30
Vaccination Coverage Among Children in Kindergarten — United States, 2012-13 School Year
This report summarizes vaccination coverage from 48 states and DC and exemption rates from 49 states and DC for children entering kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year…
July 2013
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July 26, 2013, Vol 62 /No. 29
Hepatitis B Vaccine Birthdose Practices in a Country Where Hepatitis B is Endemic — Laos, December 2011-February 2012
Health facilities can help prevent mother-to-child HBV transmission in Laos by ensuring vaccine availability, vaccinating all infants born in the facility, and enhancing outreach services for home births… -
July 26, 2013, Vol 62 /No. 29
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescent Girls, 2007-2012, and Postlicensure Vaccine Safety Monitoring, 2006-2013 — United States
This report summarizes national HPV vaccination coverage levels among adolescent girls aged 13-17 years from the 2007-2012 National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen) and national postlicensure vaccine safety monitoring… -
July 19, 2013, Vol 62 / SS03
Surveillance for Travel-Related Disease — GeoSentinel Surveillance System, United States, 1997-2011
Increased use of pretravel consultations, along with improved education for health-care professionals, could result in a decrease in the burden of travel-related disease among U.S. international travelers… -
July 19, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 28
Updated Recommendations for Use of VariZIG — United States, 2013
This report summarizes data on the timing of administration of varicella zoster immune globulin in relation to exposure to varicella-zoster virus and provides the CDC updated recommendations for use of VariZIG that replace the 2007 ACIP recommendations…
June 2013
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June 28, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 25
Use of 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine and 23-Valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Among Children Aged 6-18 Years with Immunocompromising Conditions: Recommendations of the ACIP
This report summarizes the evidence considered by ACIP to make this recommendation and reviews the recommendations for use of PCV13 and PPSV23 for children aged 6-18 years… -
June 14, 2013, Vol 62 / RR-4
Prevention of Measles, Rubella, Congenital Rubella Syndrome, and Mumps, 2013: Summary Recommendations of the ACIP
This report is a compendium of all current recommendations for the prevention of measles, rubella, congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), and mumps. The report presents the recent revisions… -
June 14, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 23
Nationwide Rubella Epidemic — Japan, 2013
In 2012, the number of rubella cases in Japan sharply increased to 2,392, with the rise in cases continuing into 2013 and resulting in a cumulative total of 5,442 cases from January 1 to May 1, 2013… -
June 14, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 23
Influenza Activity — United States, 2012-13 Season and Composition of the 2013-14 Influenza Vaccine
This influenza season was moderately severe, with a higher percentage of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI), higher rates of hospitalization, and more reported deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza compared with recent years. This report summarizes influenza activity… -
June 7, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 22
Progress Toward Measles Elimination — Western Pacific Region, 2009-2012
This report updates the previous report and describes progress toward eliminating measles in WPR during 2009-2012. During this period, measles incidence reached a historic low, decreasing 83%, from 34.0 to 5.9 cases per million population…
May 2013
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May 31, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 21
CDC Grand Rounds: Preventing Unsafe Injection Practices in the U.S. Healthcare System
Safe administration depends on adherence to the practices outlined in CDC’s evidence-based Standard Precautions guideline. The goal of public health and healthcare systems should be to eliminate such risks… -
May 3, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 17
Progress Toward Eradication of Polio — Worldwide, January 2011-March 2013
This report provides an update on progress toward global polio eradication during January 2011-March 2013, using data reported as of April 23, 2013. The number of WPV cases reported globally decreased… -
May 1, 2013, Vol 62 / Early Release
Emergence of Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Virus Causing Severe Human Illness — China, February-April 2013
This report summarizes recent findings and recommendations for preparing and responding to potential H7N9 cases in the United States. Clinicians should consider the diagnosis of avian influenza A(H7N9) virus…
April 2013
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April 26, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 16
Progress in Introduction of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine — Worldwide, 2000-2012
This report uses WHO data from 2000-2012, stratified by country disease burden characteristics and World Bank country income groups, to describe global progress in PCV introduction… -
April 19, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 15
Announcements: National Infant Immunization Week — April 20-27, 2013
An annual event since 1994, NIIW brings together local and state health departments, national immunization partners, and health-care professionals across the country to hold community activities and events highlighting the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases through immunization… -
April 12, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 14
Varicella Death of an Unvaccinated, Previously Healthy Adolescent — Ohio, 2009
This report describes a varicella death in an unvaccinated, previously healthy adolescent aged 15 years. In April 2012, as part of the routine review of vital statistics records, the Ohio Department of Health identified… -
April 12, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 14
Human Contacts with Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits Distributed for Wildlife Rabies Management — Ohio, 2012
This is the first published report of human contacts with AdRG1.3 baits in the United States. In 2012, a total 272,034 AdRG1.3 and 504,887 V-RG baits were distributed in Ohio… -
April 12, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 14
Evaluating Surveillance Indicators Supporting the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, 2011-2012
This report presents AFP surveillance performance indicators at national and subnational levels for countries affected by polio during 2011-2012, and trends in environmental surveillance, updating previous reports…
March 2013
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March 29, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 12
Two Measles Outbreaks After Importation — Utah, March-June 2011
During March-June 2011, local health departments collaborated with the state health department in Utah to investigate two measles outbreaks comprising 13 confirmed cases. The first outbreak, with seven confirmed cases… -
March 29, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 12
Three Cases of Congenital Rubella Syndrome in the Postelimination Era — Maryland, Alabama, and Illinois, 2012
This report describes three infants with CRS born in the United States in 2012; all had severe defects, and one died. In all three cases, the mother likely was exposed to rubella in Africa and had no documentation… -
March 29, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 12
Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Severe Respiratory Illness in an Assisted-Living Facility — Colorado, 2012
Two confirmed and five probable cases of pneumococcal disease were identified; median age of the seven patients was 80 years (range: 39-97 years) and all had received the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine… -
March 22, 2013, Vol 62 / No. RR-2
Prevention & Control of Meningococcal Disease: Recommendations of ACIP
This report compiles and summarizes all recommendations from CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding prevention and control of meningococcal disease in the United States, specifically the… -
March 7, 2013, Vol 62 / Early Release
Update: Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with a Novel Coronavirus — Worldwide, 2012-2013
CDC continues to work closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners to better understand the public health risk posed by a novel coronavirus…
February 2013
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February 22, 2013 / 62 No. 07
Interim Adjusted Estimates of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness — United States, February 2013
This report presents updated adjusted estimates based on 2,697 children and adults enrolled in the U.S. Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness (Flu VE) Network during December 3, 2012-January 19, 2013… -
February 22, 2013 / 62 No. 07
Updated Recommendations for Use of Tdap in Pregnant Women — ACIP, 2012
This report summarizes data considered and conclusions made by ACIP and provides guidance for implementing its recommendations… -
February 1, 2013 / 62 No. 04
Noninfluenza Vaccination Coverage Among Adults — United States, 2011
This report summarizes the results of that analysis for pneumococcal vaccine, tetanus toxoid-containing vaccines (including tetanus and diphtheria toxoid [Td] with acellular pertussis vaccine [Tdap]), and… -
February 1, 2013 / 62 No. 04
QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥65 Years Who Had Ever Received a Pneumococcal Vaccination, by Selected Race/Ethnicity — NHIS, United States, 2000 – 2011
The percentage of adults aged ≥65 years who had ever received a pneumococcal vaccination increased from 56.8% in 2000 to 66.5% in 2011 among non-Hispanic whites, from 30.5% in 2000 to 47.6% in 2011 among non-Hispanic blacks, and…
January 2013
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January 29, 2013, Vol 62 / Early Release
Noninfluenza Vaccination Coverage Among Adults — United States, 2011
To assess adult (aged =19 years) vaccination coverage for select vaccines, CDC analyzed data from the 2011 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). This report summarizes the results of that analysis… -
January 28, 2013, Vol 62 / Early Release
ACIP Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 years and Adults Aged 19 Years and Older — United States, 2013
Each year, recommendations for routine use of vaccines in children, adolescents, and adults in the United States are developed by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This year, for the first time, recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years and adults aged 19 years and older are being published together… -
January 25, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 03
Progress in Immunization Information Systems — United States, 2011
Child participation in IIS and completeness of data for vaccine manufacturer and lot number in IIS increased steadily from 2006 to 2011. Despite this progress, challenges remain to meeting… -
January 25, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 03
Infant Meningococcal Vaccination: ACIP Recommendations and Rationale
This report summarizes the deliberations of ACIP, the rationale for its decision, and recommendations for use of Hib-MenCY-TT in infants at increased risk for meningococcal disease… -
January 18, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 02
Global Control and Regional Elimination of Measles, 2000 – 2011
Widespread use of measles vaccine since 1980 has led to a substantial decline in global measles morbidity and mortality; measles elimination has been achieved and sustained in the World Health Organization (WHO) Region… -
January 18, 2013, Vol 62 / No. 02
Early Estimates of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness — United States, January 2013
Early data from 1,155 children and adults with ARI [acute respiratory infection] enrolled during December 3, 2012-January 2, 2013 were used to estimate the overall effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine… -
January 11, 2013, Vol 61 / Early Release
Early Estimates of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness — United States, January 2013
After adjustment for study site, but not for other factors, the estimated vaccine effectiveness (VE) was 62% (95% confidence intervals [CIs] = 51%-71%). This interim estimates indicates moderate effectiveness… -
January 4, 2013, Vol 61 / No. 51
Notes from the Field: Serogroup C Invasive Meningococcal Disease Among Men Who Have Sex With Men — New York City, 2010-2012
On October 4, 2012, DOHMH recommended administration of meningococcal vaccine to HIV-infected male NYC residents who had intimate contact with any man met online, through a smartphone application, or at a bar or party since September 1, 2012… -
January 4, 2013, Vol 61 / No. 51
Announcement: Cervical Cancer Awareness Month — January 2013
Cervical cancer is highly preventable because screening tests for cervical cancer and vaccines to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV), which is the main cause of cervical cancer, are available…
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