Immunization – Division of Immunization

The Division of Immunization has as its mission the reduction of morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine-preventable diseases.

-James Farrell, Director

Announcements

Vaccine News

ACIP Statements

Use of Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccines in Adolescents and Young Adults: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2015 (10/23/15)
Intervals Between PCV13 and PPSV23 Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (9/4/15)
Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2015-16 Influenza Season (8/7/15)
Yellow Fever Vaccine Booster Doses: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2015 (6/19/15)
Use of Serogroup B Meningococcal (MenB) Vaccines in Persons Aged ≥10 Years at Increased Risk for Serogroup B Meningococcal Disease: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2015 (6/12/15)

Vaccine Information Statements

Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY and MPSV4) (3/31/2016)
HPV – Gardasil-9 (3/31/2016)

SEASONAL FLU

Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (8/7/15)
Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (8/7/15)

Upcoming Education/Training Opportunities

CDC Netconference Schedule

Immunization Action Coalition Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll

On July 16, 2013, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) launched the Hepatitis B trophy-hepb Birth Dose Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that have attained high coverage rates for administering hepatitis B vaccine at birth.

Congratulations to our Virginia hospitals:

University of Virginia Health System

Reported a coverage rate of 92% from 7/1/2014 to 6/30/2015

Riverside Regional Medical Center-Newport News

Reported a coverage rate of 95% birth dose rate 1/1/2015 – 12/31/2015
(3rd yr honor roll status)

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital-Nassawadox, VA

Reported a coverage rate of 90% birth dose rate 1/1/2015 – 12/31/2015
(3rd yr honor roll status)

Learn more about the IAC Birth Dose Initiative, CLICK HERE!

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