Vaccine News
Virginia Statewide Hepatitis A Vaccine Campaign (January 2019)
Protocol for Vaccinating Minors--Influenza Vaccine (October 2018)
Standing Orders for Vaccinating Minors--Influenza Vaccine (October 2018)
Vaccine Administration Errors Involving Recombinant Zoster Vaccine (05/25/2018)
IAC Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
On July 16, 2013, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) launched the Hepatitis B 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:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital-Norfolk, VA
Reported a coverage rate of 93% birth dose rate 1/1/2018 – 12/31/2018 (2nd yr honor roll status)
Riverside Regional Medical Center-Newport News, VA
Reported a coverage rate of 92% birth dose rate 1/1/2017 – 12/31/2017 (4th yr honor roll status)
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital-Onancock, VA
Reported a coverage rate of 96% birth dose rate 1/1/2017 – 12/31/2017 (4th yr honor roll status)
University of Virginia Health System-Charlottesville, VA
Reported a coverage rate of 92% from 7/1/2014-6/30/2015
Learn more about the IAC Birth Dose Initiative, CLICK HERE!
ACIP Statements
CDC Updates Recommendation for use of Meningococcal Serogroup B Vaccine (5/19/17)
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Cholera Vaccine (5/12/17)
Click here for the new Best Practices Guidance of the ACIP (4/20/2017)
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VIS Statements
Recombinant Zoster VIS, and Updated MMR, MMRV, Varicella, and Live Zoster VISs (02/12/2018)
Cholera (7/6/17)
Seasonal Flu
Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (8/7/15)
Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (8/7/15)