The Vac-Scene Newsletter is produced bi-monthly to health care providers who use publicly funded vaccines for child immunizations. The purpose of this newsletter is to give you up-to-date information that is valuable to your practice.

The Vac-Scene Newsletter features articles on funding changes for vaccines and immunization programs, news on new vaccines, descriptions of local services or educational programs, and reports of national initiatives. We will also include articles on clinical issues, schedule changes, research report updates, and suggestions on improving immunization levels. While we will focus mostly on child immunizations, we will also inform you of significant developments in adult immunizations.

January - February, 2008
2008 Childhood & Adolescent Immunization Schedules
It’s Time to Pre-book Purchased Flu Vaccine
Check CHILD Profile for Adolescent Vaccines
New Vaccine Information Statements
VFC News
"Did You Know?"
Travel Vaccine Update
Training Opportunities


March, 2008
Recommended Vaccines for Health Care Personnel
Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program (VPAP)
Flu Vaccine News for 2008-09 Season
VFC News
Did you know...about the "4-day Grace Period?"
ProQuad (MMR-V) and Febrile Reactions
Laminated Immunization Schedules


April, 2008
Health Care Assistants May Now Administer Oral, Intranasal and Injectable Vaccines
PCV7 Catch-up Recommendations
Put the 2008 Childhood & Adolescent Immunization
Schedules on your Handheld Computer
2008 English and Spanish Immunization
Schedules are Now Available for Parents
VFC News
"Did You Know"...about HPV vaccine intervals?
Increasing Adult Vaccination Rates: What Works


May, 2008
Measles Advisory
Measle Recommendations for Health Care Providers
New Format for “Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases” Course
VFC News
Did You Know...About Varicella Vaccine Intervals and Recommendations?
New Varicella Vaccine Requirements for Childcare, Preschool, and School


June, 2008
Recommendations for Use of Tdap Among Pregnant & Postpartum Women and Their Infants
ACIP Recommendations for Human Rabies Prevention
VFC News: Buying a New Refrigerator, Part I
Did you Know...About MMR Vaccine?
New Translations of Multi-Vaccine VIS Available
Electronic notification of important Public Health information
Save the Date for CDC Annual Immunization Update


July, 2008
Revised Date for CDC Annual Immunization Update
King County Immunization Rates Improving!
ACIP Recommendations for Use of Shingles Vaccine
Rabies Vaccine Available Only for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Ten Questions to Ask Before Buying a Refrigerator, Part 2
Did you know...About Back to School Immunization Requirements for 2008-09?
Two New Combination Vaccines Licensed
Information on Aluminum in Vaccines
New Book Answers Parents’ Questions About Vaccine Safety


August, 2008
Gardasil Safety Information from FDA and CDC
ACIP 2008 Influenza Vaccine Recommendations
VFC News
Did you know...about vaccines that contain diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis?
ACIP Recommendations for Rotavirus Vaccine


September, 2008
Timing and Target Groups for Influenza Vaccination
Did You Know...About Intranasal Flu Vaccine?
VFC News
Preventing Vaccine Administration Errors