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► See who is on the Provider Special Mention List  

► Learn about the Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR)  

► Learn about the Vaccines for Children Program   

► See the latest information about seasonal flu.

► Influenza & Pneumococcal Vaccine Information  

► Reporting Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

► See Provider Toolkit

► See Recent Health Alerts and Advisories

• General Info 
• Influenza and Pneumococcal Information 
• Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program
• Letters to Providers 
• Citywide Immunization Registry ��� For Providers 
• Vaccine Information Statements 
• Meningococccal Outbreak
• Vaccine Shortage Information 
• Immunization-Related Trainings & Continuing Education 
• Lifetime Health Records 
• Educational Materials for Patients 
• Additional Resources 
• Archived Publications and Reports
  

General Information

• Recommended Immunization Schedules, United States
  • Childhood/Adolescent Schedule 
  • Catch-Up 4 months-18 years 
  • Adult Schedule 
• Suggested Intervals Between Administration of Immune Globulin Preparations and Measles-or Varicella-Containing Vaccine (PDF)
• Chart of Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines 
• Contraindications and Precautions for Vaccines used in Adults (PDF)
• Guide to Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions 
• Vaccines for Specific Groups of People 
• Vaccines Recommendations for People with Specific Diseases or Conditions 
• Immunization of Immunocompromised Persons 
• Vaccine Management: Recommendations for Handling and Storage of Selected Biologicals 
• Other Publications 
• NYS Seasonal Influenza Information
• Refusal to Vaccinate Form (PDF)

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Influenza and Pneumococcal Information

• City Health Information: Prevention and Control of Influenza, 2012-2013
• 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
• FluView Weekly CDC Report

Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program

• The program identifies hepatitis B positive pregnant women, conducts case management of infants at risk for perinatal hepatitis B infection and works with hospitals to achieve universal birth dose coverage and documentation of the birth dose in the Citywide Immunization Registry.
• See reporting instructions for Hepatitis B in pregnancy or post-partum/delivery.
• For more provider information, see Hepatitis B in Pregnancy & Prevention of Perinatal Hepatitis B

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Letters to Providers

2013

• Update on Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Pre-book for 2013-14 Season and New Influenza Vaccine Products (PDF) NEW
• Update on Availability and Distribution of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (PDF)

2012

• Update on Pentacel Shortage (PDF)
• Influenza Vaccine Update 01-17-2012 (PDF)
• Recommendations for the use of the quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV4)in males (PDF)

2011

• Importance of Monitoring Vaccine Storage Unit Temperatures (PDF)
• Important Message About Vaccine Storage During Winter Recess (PDF)
• Provider Update 10-31-2011 (PDF)
• Update to VFC Vaccine Recipient Agreement and Vaccine Replacement Policy
• 2012 VFC Re-Enrollment and Policy Updates (PDF)
• Provider update on the availability and distribution of seasonal influenza vaccine through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program (PDF)
• Vaccine Managment in the Event of a Power Outage - Hurricaine Irene (PDF)
• Provider Influenza Recommendations and VFC Order Information 2011-12 (PDF)
• Licensure of Tdap for persons 65 years and older (PDF)
• DOHMH Alert #6 - Measles in New York City (PDF)
• 2011 Recommended Immunization Schedules for Children, Adolescents, and Adults (PDF)
• Important Information About Upcoming Changes for Ordering VFC Vaccine (PDF)
• Provider Update 2-2-11 (PDF)
• New ACIP Tdap Recommendations (PDF)

2010

• Provider Update 11-18-10 (PDF)
• FluMist Replacement Program (PDF)
• Vaccines for Children (VFC) Re-enrollment (PDF)
• Provider Update 10-22-2010 (PDF)
• Provider Update 9-22-2010 (PDF)
• ACIP 2010 Recommendations 8-18-2010 (PDF)
• Provider Flu Update 8-27-2010 (PDF)
• New Vaccine Products Through the VFC Program: Cervarix™ (GlaxoSmithKline) and Menveo® (Novartis) (PDF)
• H1N1/CIR Reporting Consent for Individuals age 19 and Older (PDF)
• CIR Reporting Consent Form (PDF)
• Temporary Suspension of the rotavirus vaccine,Rotarix® (PDF)
• CDC Multi-state Mumps Outbreak Notice, 2010 (PDF)
• CDC Health Alert - Temporary Suspension of Rotarix® Vaccine (PDF)
• MMWR, 3/12/2010, PCV13 Schedules (PDF)
• PCV13: Return of unused PCV7 Vaccine and Use of PCV13 Vaccine (PDF)
• Recommendations for Use of PCV13 (PDF)
• Universal Influenza Vaccination Recommnendation for the 2010-2011 Season (PDF)

2009

• Hiberix (Hib booster) and HPV4 (GARDASIL) for males (PDF)
• 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)
• Archive of Letters to Providers 

Vaccine Information Statements

Lifetime Health Records

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Educational Materials for Patients

• Cover Your Cough 
  
  
• Health Bulletin #88: Get Vaccinated
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• Health Bulletin #56: HPV Vaccine Can Prevent Cervical Cancer
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• Flu Shots Save Lives (PDF) 

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• Archive of Reports and Publications 

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