Bureau of Immunization

Information for Health Care Providers

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Flu vaccine is now available. You should begin vaccinating your patients as soon as you receive your supply.  Click here for information on ordering influenza vaccine.

Page Contents

• • General Info
• • Influenza Pneumococcal Info
• • Hospital Info
• • Letters to Providers
• • Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR) Newsletter
• • Weekly Influenza Surveillance Update
• • Vaccine Information Statements
• • Vaccine Shortage Information
• • Ordering Educational Materials

Influenza Sentinel Physician Surveillance
Now you can help with Influenza Sentinel Physician Surveillance in only a few minutes a week! Click here for more information.

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General Information

• NYC VacScene Spring/Summer 2008  NEW(PDF)
• Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules, 2008  NEW(PDF)
• NYC VacScene Fall/Winter 2006-2007 (PDF)
• NYC VacScene Spring/Summer 2006 (PDF)
• Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule United States, 2007 (PDF)
• Catch-up Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents, including information on minimum interval between doses (PDF)
• Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule United States, 2007-2008
• Suggested Intervals Between Administration of Immune Globulin Preparations for Various Indications and Vaccines Containing Live Measles Virus
• Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Vaccinations
• Use of Vaccines in Persons with Altered Immunocompetence
• Vaccine Management: Recommendations for Handling and Storage of Selected Biologicals
• Other Publications

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Influenza Pneumococcal Information

• City Health Information: Prevention and Control of Influenza, 2007-2008 [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

• Important information about adolescent immunizations, 6th/7th grade Tdap requirement, and missed opportunities to immunize  NEW(PDF)
• Important Information About Pediatric Influenza Immunization  NEW(PDF)
• VFC Influenza Vaccine Order Form  NEW(PDF)
• Important information about power outages and vaccine protection  NEW(PDF)
• Important information about Tdap recommendations and school requirements NEW(PDF)
• Important information about recall of Hib vaccine NEW(PDF)
• Important information about recall of Hib vaccine- Dear Colleague NEW(PDF)
• Important information about pediatric influenza immunization (PDF)
• Reminder for Providers Concerning Adolescent Immunization (PDF)
• Important information about influenza vaccine for children and adolescents 2007-2008(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)
• Influenza Vaccine Recommendations for the 2006-2007 Season (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 (PDF)

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Ordering Educational Materials

• Cover Your Cough
• Health Bulletin
• Influenza Vaccination Action Kit(2006)
• 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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