Our Mission
The Division of Immunization has as its mission the reduction of morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine-preventable diseases.
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- Standing Orders for Vaccinating Minors--Influenza Vaccine (2020-2021)
- Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2020–21 Influenza Season (08/21/20)
- Prevention of Hepatitis A Virus Infection in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (07/03/20)
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older (2/07/20)
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger (2/07/20)
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (August 2019)
- Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2019-20 Influenza Season (8/23/2019)
- National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years — United States, 2018 (8/23/2019)
- Explore Travel Health with CDC 2020 Yellow Book (7/18/19)
- Virginia Statewide Hepatitis A Vaccine Campaign (January 2019)
- Breaking Immunization News
- Current Vaccine Delays and Shortages
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 Northern Virginia Medical Center
Woodbridge, VA
Reported a coverage rate of 96% birth dose rate
7/1/2018 – 6/30/2019 (1st yr honor roll status)
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
Reported a coverage rate of 93% birth dose rate
1/1/2019 – 12/31/2019 (2nd yr honor roll status)
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
Reported a coverage rate of 93% birth dose rate
1/1/2019 – 12/31/2019 (3rd yr honor roll status)
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Williamsburg, VA
Reported a coverage rate of 92% birth dose rate
1/1/2019 – 12/31/2019 (2nd yr honor roll status)
Learn more about the IAC Birth Dose Initiative,
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