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Influenza Pneumococcal Information

• City Health Information: Prevention and Control of Influenza, 2008-2009 [Reference] (PDF)
• Influenza and Pneumococcal Resource Guide
• Standing Order and Protocol for Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations (PDF)
• Refusal to Receive Vaccination Form (PDF)
• Summary of Adult Immunization Recommendations

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Hospital Information

• Adult Vaccination and Standing Orders Implementation Plan for Hospitals (doc)
• Sample Hospital Policy and Protocols for Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination (doc)
• Sample Screening and Order Form (doc)
• Adult Patient Pneumococcal Polysaccharide and Influenza Screening and VaccinationProtocol - Suggestions/Considerations and Rationale (PDF)

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Letters to Providers

• Hiberix (Hib booster) and HPV4 (GARDASIL) for males (PDF) NEW
• Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program update (PDF
• Vaccines for Children (VFC) Update (PDF)
• New Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine, Hiberix®, approved for booster dose   (PDF)
• VFC Re-Enrollment and CIR Reporting Requirements   (PDF)
• Important Information About Influenza 2009-2010  (PDF)
• 2009-2010 VFC Influenza Vaccine Order Form  (PDF)
• Vaccine Available for Underinsured Patients   (PDF)
• DOHMH Health Alert # 25: Measles in Brooklyn (PDF)
• Reinstatement of Hib Booster (PDF)
• Influenza Vaccine Coverage Remains Low - Vaccine is in Plentiful Supply – Continue Vaccinating (PDF)
• Electronic Reporting to CIR (PDF)
• Important information about the use of Hib-containing vaccines during the shortage  (PDF)
• Important information about adolescent immunizations, 6th/7th grade Tdap requirement, and missed opportunities to immunize (PDF)
• Important Information About Pediatric Influenza Immunization  (PDF)
• Important information about power outages and vaccine protection  (PDF)
• Important information about Tdap recommendations and school requirements (PDF)
• Important information about recall of Hib vaccine (PDF)
• Important information about recall of Hib vaccine- Dear Colleague (PDF)
• Important information about pediatric influenza immunization (PDF)
• Reminder for Providers Concerning Adolescent Immunization (PDF)
• Revised recommendations for meningococcal vaccine(PDF)
• Important information about Merck Vaccine Supply for ProQuad, VARIVAX, and VAQTA(PDF)
• Important information about vaccine supply (PDF)
• Important information about insurance coverage for vaccines (PDF)
• Important information about 6th grade requirement for Tdap vaccine (PDF)
• Important Notice about New VFC Shipping Procedures: Effective May 29, 2007 (PDF)
• Recommendations and Availability of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine (PDF)
• Important Notice: Changes in Varicella Vaccination Recommendations (PDF)
• Important Notice: Rotavirus Vaccine (PDF)
• Important Notice: Child Health Plus B and Ordering Vaccine (PDF)  
• Important Notice: Recommended universal Hepatitis A vaccination for children information (PDF)
• Important Notice: Change in VFC Reporting Procedures (PDF)
• Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended universal hepatitis A vaccination for children at 1 year of age (12-23 months) (PDF)
• Change to the New York City Health Code (PDF)
• New Meningococcal Vaccine, Menactra™ (PDF)
• Archive of Letters to Providers

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Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR) Newsletter

• Winter 2007-2008
• CIR newsletter archives

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Weekly Influenza Surveillance Update (PDF)

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Reportable Diseases and Reporting Requirements

• Reporting Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
• Reporting Vaccine Adverse Events
• Reporting to the Citywide Immunization Registry

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Vaccine Information Statements

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Ordering Educational Materials

• Cover Your Cough
• Health Bulletin
• Flu Shots Save Lives

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Additional Resources for Information on Immunizations

Click here for additional resources for information on immunizations.

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