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March/April 2020
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Vaccine Storage
Changes in CDC’s 2020 Toolkit provide clarifying language and new definitions. No new recommendations have been implemented. Updated language may be found on the following topic areas:
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- Checking temperatures in vaccine storage units
- Defrosting manual-defrost freezers
- Adjustment of storage unit temperatures
- Beyond Use Date
- New/updated definitions. The Toolkit is located here:
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Immunization Schedules Released
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Immunization Coalition Kick-Off Meeting
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The Kick-Off Meeting for Virginia's Statewide Immunization Coalition will be March 19 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center. The Institute for Public Health Innovation is coordinating coalition activities. Registration is required to attend.
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The Immunization Action Coalition’s (IAC’s) Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for Mandatory Healthcare Worker Vaccination - Virginia
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Hospital & Healthcare System Mandates
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Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA
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Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Chesapeake
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Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Health System, Norfolk
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Inova Health System, Falls Church
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth
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Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington
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Long-Term Care / Assisted Living
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Parsons Residential Care Center, Chesapeake
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The Elms of Lynchburg, Lynchburg
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Windsor Senior Living, Richmond
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Medical Practice & Pharmacy Mandates
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Crestwood Pediatric Associates, Manassas
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Pediatric Associates of Alexandria, Alexandria
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(December/January)
Outstanding VVFC Compliance
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Boulevard Center Pediatrics, Dumfries
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Bristow Pediatrics, Bristow
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Caroline Family Practice, Bowling Green
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Front Royal Family Practice, Front Royal
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Hispanic American Pediatric Assoc., Alexandria
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Hispanic American Pediatric Assoc., Falls Church
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INOVA Health Advantage, Sterling
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NOVA Kids First, Falls Church
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Orange Family Physicians, Orange
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Pediatric Associates of PWC, Manassas
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Pediatric Healthcare, Leesburg
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Pediatric Healthcare, Sterling
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Pediatricare of Northern Va., Manassas
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Royal Oak Pediatric Assoc., Abingdon
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Royal Oak Pediatric Assoc., Marion
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Shenandoah Mem. Hosp. Peds., Woodstock
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UVA Family Care of Culpeper, Culpeper
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Flu Activity High
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Seasonal influenza activity in the United States remains high according to CDC's Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView. Please continue vaccinating through the winter months to prevent flu from spreading further. Flu vaccine is available to order.
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Adult Vaccine Update
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IAC's Vaccinating Adults: Step-by-Step Guide
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This guide on adult immunization provides easy-to-use, practical information covering essential adult immunization activities. It helps vaccine providers enhance their existing adult immunization services or introduce them into any clinical setting. Topics include:
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- setting up for vaccination services,
- storing and handling vaccines,
- deciding which people should receive which vaccines,
- administering vaccines,
- documenting vaccinations (including legal issues), and
- understanding financial considerations and billing information.
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The guide is filled with web addresses and references to help providers stay up to date on the latest immunization information, both now and in the future. The guide is available to download/print either by chapter or in its entirety free of charge at www.immunize.org/guide
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