Bureau of Immunization

Measles Outbreak in Brooklyn
• February 2008 DOHMH HEALTH ALERT: Measles in Brooklyn (PDF)
• March 2008 CDC advisory (CDC Web site)
• April 2008 Measles Alert (PDF) [יידיש]
• Measles fact sheet
• Press release - April 2008
• Measles Vaccination (CDC Web site)
• Information about updated CDC travel recommendations  (CDC Web site)
• Measles: United States, January 1 - April 25, 2008 (CDC Web site)

The mission of the Bureau of Immunization is to prevent the occurrence and transmission of diseases through immunization. The Bureau promotes the immunization of children and adults against Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B, Polio, Influenza and Pneumococcal disease.

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Influenza and Pneumococcal Information for Providers

Weekly Influenza Surveillance Updates

Recent Publications & Reports

• • NYC VacScene Spring/Summer 2008
• • NYC VacScene Fall/Winter 2007/2008
• • City Health Information: Prevention and Control of Influenza, 2007-2008 [Reference]
• • Important information about 6th grade requirement for Tdap vaccine
• • NYC VacScene Spring/Summer 2007
• • NYC VacScene Fall/Winter 2006/2007
• • Health Bulletin #44: Time to Get a Flu Shot! (Available to order after 9/28)
  • Recommended Preschool Immunization Schedule for Parents, 2007
• • Immunization and Medical Requirements for New School Entrants 2007-2008 
• • Archive of Immunization Reports and Publication

Related Information

• • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Update
• • National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• • Vaccine Safety, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• • Traveler's Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)