Meningococcal Disease

Meningococcal Disease       Adolescent Vaccination Recommendation:  Routine vaccination with a quadrivalent vaccine that protects against four major meningococcal serogroups (A, C, W, and Y) is recommended for all adolescents at age 11-12 years with a booster dose at age 16 years. Meningococcal serogroup B vaccination is recommended for adolescents with certain high risk…

Meningococcal Transmission

Meningococcal Disease Meningococcal Disease Expert Q&A Seasonal Office Materials You May Also Like An 18-Year-Old College Student’s Battle with Meningitis Meningococcal Serogroup B Cases and Outbreaks on US College Campuses Leading Public Health Organizations Urge Healthcare Professionals to Prioritize Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination to Prevent Related Cancers NFID News: Protect Your Kids at Every Age…

Communication

Communication What you say and how you say it matters. These resources are designed to help you communicate the importance of HPV vaccination in preventing cancer. See below for general HPV information resources. The Adolescent Patients and Parent/Guardian links include customized resources. As of October 2016, CDC recommends 11 to 12 year olds get two…

National Survey on College Students & Flu

National Survey on College Students & Flu New National Survey Suggests a Combination of Education, Access, and Incentives May Help Increase Flu Vaccination on College Campuses Although most college students in the US (70%) believe it is important to get an annual influenza (flu) vaccine, less than half (46%) say they typically get vaccinated, according…

Professional Tools & Resources

Professional Tools & Resources These tools and resources are designed to help healthcare professionals implement key strategies for improving adolescent vaccination rates and educating adolescents and their parents/guardians about the importance of vaccination.  View other resources for healthcare professionals. Vaccination Resources Calendar of Observances and Sample Tweets/Status Updates Sample social media messages for year-round outreach to parents…

Resources

Home Resources Resources Resources Adolescent Immunization American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): AAPs website will help parents understand the diseases vaccines for adolescents prevent, when vaccines are due, and get answers to common concerns about preteen vaccines Adolescent Vaccination: Protecting Adolescents Now and Into the Future (2011) Call to Action on practical strategies for improving adolescent…

What’s The Difference Between 5 and 10 Panel Drug Tests?

Taking drugs at the workplace means risking your job. Your employer can just search for “drug test near me”, and he will find multiple options to catch a drug addict.Do you know that in the past people could take drugs without being caught right at their office? At present it is totally impossible for modern…

Chickenpox (Varicella)

Chickenpox (Varicella) Adolescent Vaccination Recommendation: Adolescents who were not fully vaccinated or have no history of immunity from the disease should get two doses of the chickenpox vaccine. About varicella (chickenpox) Chickenpox is caused by the highly contagious varicella zoster virus. It is spread by coughing and sneezing, and by direct contact with skin lesions. The…

Vaccine Delivery Tip Sheet

Professional Resources HPV Resource Center Professional Tools & Resources You May Also Like Which Vaccines Do Teens Need? Which Vaccines Do Teens Need? A Young Life Lost to Influenza An 18-Year-Old College Student’s Battle with Meningitis Meningococcal Serogroup B Cases and Outbreaks on US College Campuses Vaccine Delivery Tip Sheet Overcoming Barriers to Immunizing Adolescents…