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Georgia Chapter Recipient of Outstanding Chapter Award 1966, 1996, 2000 & 2004
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2010 Recommended Immunization Schedules ACIP Immunization Recommendations Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services (GRITS) Georgia Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)
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Immunization Information For additional information, questions, or concerns please contact Mike Chaney, Immunization Coordinator at (404) 881-5094 or mchaney@gaaap.org
The new ACIP recommendations for PCV13 and meningococcal vaccines will be discussed in a Net Conference on April 1, 2010. Click here to pre-register for the conference.
2010-2011 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine: Click here to read information on the vaccine selection for the 2010-2011 influenza season.
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV 13) Licensed: Click here to see the ACIP Provisional Recommendations for its use.
Novartis receives FDA approval of Menveo®, a vaccine to prevent meningococcal disease: Click here to see a media release regarding the approval.
Additional Hiberix® Vaccine Available From the Georgia VFC Program: Click here to read a blastfax message from the VFC Program regarding the availability of Hiberix® and its appropriate use.
Vaccine Information Handout for Parents The Chapter has created a one-page handout for parents on vaccines and vaccine safety. Click here to download a copy for use in your practice.
The Chapter’s EPIC Immunization Education Program website contains current vaccine information statements (VISs) immunization schedules and useful immunization resources.
American Academy of Pediatrics Vaccine Safety Resources Click here to view several resources that the AAP has compiled to help answer questions parents may have about vaccine safety. Updates from CDC on Vaccine Shortages are available by clicking here. For detailed updates on newly licensed vaccines and expanded licensures, please see the AAP Red Book® Online website.
In response to the recent media attention given to vaccines, autism, and other controversies concerning vaccines, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) has reprinted a special excerpt from Baby 411 entitled Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots. Click here to view the article.
The AAP Private Payer Advocacy Advisory Committee recently revised The Business Case for Pricing Vaccines and Immunization Administration to address how the practicing pediatrician should price vaccines to ensure recovery of direct and indirect costs and what payments are appropriate from the insurers. Click here to view the document.
AAP Refusal to Vaccinate Form Health care providers may decide it is in their best interest to formally document a parent's refusal to accept vaccination for a minor child. This form, which should not be considered a legal document without advice from a lawyer, may be used as a template for such documentation. A Microsoft Word version of the form is available by clicking here.
An updated list of Georgia Immunization Program Consultants (IPCs) and their geographic areas of responsibility is now available. The IPCs are available to assist you and your staff with VFC and GRITS questions. Click Here to view this list.
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