http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htm
Visit the above website to access the 2011 immunization schedule and recommendations for health care professionals and easy-to read forms for parents and guardians. There is also a screening form available, and many forms that are easy to print, and are available for purchase.
Some changes that have been made to the schedule are listed on the site and include:
- guidance in administering 1 or 2 doses of the influenza vaccination based on a child's history with H1N1
- guidance for administering the Hep B vaccine in children who did not get a dose at birth
- a schedule for the meningococcal conjugate vaccine for individuals who are at high risk for the disease (also, recommendations for another dose)
Visit the above website to access the 2011 immunization schedule and recommendations for health care professionals and easy-to read forms for parents and guardians. There is also a screening form available, and many forms that are easy to print, and are available for purchase.
Some changes that have been made to the schedule are listed on the site and include:
- guidance in administering 1 or 2 doses of the influenza vaccination based on a child's history with H1N1
- guidance for administering the Hep B vaccine in children who did not get a dose at birth
- a schedule for the meningococcal conjugate vaccine for individuals who are at high risk for the disease (also, recommendations for another dose)
The CDC has updated the vaccines and immunizations page concerning the rotavirus Vaccine. On December 7, 2010, updated VIS for rotavirus was available on the website.
ReplyDeleteWhat is rotavirus?
• It is a virus that causes diarrhea in babies and young children. Other symptoms include vomiting, fever, and can lead to dehydration.
• Prior to vaccination Rotavirus caused more than 400,000 doctors visits a year, more than 200,000 emergency room visits, 55,000-70,000 hospitalizations, and 20-60 years each year. In addition, almost all children in the U.S were infected with rotavirus before the age of 5.
Who should get the rotavirus vaccine and when?
• There are two brands of the rotavirus vaccine. Both vaccines are equally effective.
• Depending on which brand is used, the baby will receive either 2 or 3 doeses.
• The first does is at 2 months of age, the second dose is at 4 months of age, and the third does is a six months of age (if needed)
Rotavirus Vaccine:
“The best way to protect your baby from rotavirus disease is with rotavirus vaccine.” –CDC
• Rotavirus is an oral (swallowed vaccine), not a shot.
• The vaccine is effective at preventing diarrhea and vomiting causes by the rotavirus vaccine
• Most babies that receive the vaccine will be protected from rotavirus diarrhea, and almost all over them will be protected from severe rotavirys diarrhea.
To learn more:
• Ask health providers.
• Call local/state health department
• Contact the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO)
• Visit CDC’s National Immunization Program Website at www.cdc.gov.vaccines