2017-2018 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Training, Course Number DHA-US069 (CAC authentication required)
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This course is designed to prepare healthcare personnel to administer influenza vaccinations and perform required administrative tasks in support of the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program. This curriculum includes 5 training modules and a quiz. It is designed to meet seasonal influenza vaccination training requirement for medical personnel administering influenza vaccinations.
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August 14, 2017 |
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Cold Chain Management for Logistical Personnel, Course Number DHA-US070 (CAC authentication required)
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This course was designed to help provide non-clinical personnel (i.e. pharmacy, logistics, and support staff) with important and comprehensive information concerning storage and handling of the influenza vaccine.
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August 14, 2017
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Operational Infectious Diseases Weekly Update
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The latest update from the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC), with 2017 infectious disease surveillance data through September 14, 2017.
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September 18, 2017 |
| Offsite Clinic Vaccine Inventory Issue Return Receipt and Temp Log Fahrenheit and Celsius |
Updated forms for documenting vaccine storage and handling processes when transporting vaccine to an off-site event. |
September 15, 2017
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| Updated Dosing Instructions for Immune Globulin (Human) for Hepatitis A Virus Prophylaxis |
GamaSTAN S/D, the immune globulin product approved for hepatitis A virus (HAV) prophylaxis, updated its prescribing information with changes to the dosing instructions for both preexposure and postexposure prophylaxis indications. |
September 15, 2017 |
| Email to All Federal Employees regarding Flu Season |
A memorandum from the Health and Human Services Secretary encouraging all federal employees to get immunized against influenza.
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September 13, 2017 |
| Allergy and Immunizations Program
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The FY2018 schedule has been released for the 5.5-week course at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Forest Glen Annex, which trains medics, corpsmen, and nurses to provide immunization and allergy services.
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September 11, 2017 |
| 2017-18 Flu Update |
One-hour webinar with information about the upcoming 2017-2018 influenza season and influenza vaccination. |
September 11, 2017
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Operational Infectious Diseases Weekly Update
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The latest update from the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC), with 2017 infectious disease surveillance data through September 7, 2017.
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September 11, 2017 |
| Afluria (quadrivalent) package insert |
Full prescribing information for the quadrivalent formulation of the 2017-18 Afluria influenza vaccine. |
September 6, 2017 |
Operational Infectious Diseases Weekly Update
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The latest update from the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC), with 2017 infectious disease surveillance data through August 31, 2017.
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September 1, 2017 |
| Immunization Recommendations for Disaster Response Operations |
This information paper provides immunization recommendations and resources for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel supporting disaster response operations, both in CONUS and OCONUS. |
August 31, 2017 |
| National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years — United States, 2016 |
CDC provides up-to-date estimated immunization rates among teens using the latest recommended immunization schedules. |
August 28, 2017
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| Communication Strategies and Recommendations for the Upcoming 2017-18 Flu Season (for health care providers) |
A webinar focusing on updated recommendations for use of the 2017-18 influenza vaccine. |
August 28, 2017
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| Air Force 2017-2018 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Implementation Plan |
Air Force policy and resources for the 2017-18 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program. |
August 28, 2017
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Emergency/Inclement Weather Preparedness: Vaccine Storage and Handling
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Updated resources to help maintain proper vaccine storage in power outages or evacuations, and instructions for moving vaccines in emergencies and reporting potential vaccine compromises. |
August 28, 2017 |
| Prevnar 13 (pneumococcal) package insert |
Adds information about temporary temperature excursions. |
August 28, 2017
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Operational Infectious Diseases Weekly Update
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The latest update from the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC), with 2017 infectious disease surveillance data through August 24, 2017.
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August 28, 2017
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| Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines — United States, 2017–18 Influenza Season |
Recommendations from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for use of the 2017-18 seasonal influenza vaccine. |
August 24, 2017 |
ALCOAST 2017-2018 ANNUAL INFLUENZA (FLU) IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
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U.S. Coast Guard immunization policy for the 2017-18 influenza season. |
August 21, 2017
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USCG 2017-2018 ANNUAL INFLUENZA (FLU) IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM (FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS)
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Immunization guidance for U.S. Coast Guard medical personnel for the 2017-18 influenza season. |
August 21, 2017
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The Role of Healthcare Professionals in Protecting Older Adults against Influenza
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A webcast conducted by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases about how healthcare providers can impart the importance of annual influenza immunization to their older patients. |
August 21, 2017 |
2017-18 Pediatric Flu Vaccine Dosing Poster
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The pediatric flu vaccine used by DoD this season will be given in a 0.5 mL dose to children, a change from previous influenza seasons.
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August 18, 2017 |
| Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication — Afghanistan, January 2016–June 2017 |
The number of wild poliovirus type 1 cases reported in Afghanistan has declined yearly since 2014, indicating continued progress toward eradication. |
August 18, 2017 |