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Current Vaccine Delays and Shortages
Last
updated: May 10, 2007
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This web page contains the latest national information about vaccine supplies and provides guidance to healthcare providers who are facing vaccine shortages or delays.
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Chart of vaccines* in delay or shortage
(Vaccines are listed in order used for the Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule.)
National Vaccine Supply Shortages |
| Vaccine |
Shortage |
Expected
Duration |
Temporary Change from Routine Recommendation |
| Hepatitis B |
No |
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| Rotavirus |
No |
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis
(DTaP and Tdap) |
No |
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| Td |
No |
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Haemophilus
influenzae type B (Hib)1 |
See
note1 |
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Pneumococcal
Conjugated
(PCV) |
No |
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Pneumococcal Polysaccharide
(PPV) |
No |
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Inactivated
Polio (IPV) |
No |
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| Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) |
No |
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| Influenza |
No |
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- Current information about influenza, see www.cdc.gov/flu
- Questions & Answers: Vaccine Supply & Vaccination Prioritization Recommendations for the U.S. 2006-07 Influenza Season
www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/vaxprioritygroups.htm |
| Varicella |
See
note2 |
N/A |
No change in Routine Recommendation. See Update on Supply of Vaccines Containing Varicella-Zoster Virus for further information. ADDED May 10 |
| Hepatitis A |
No |
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| Conjugated Meningococcal (MCV4) |
No |
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| Human Papillomavirus (HPV) |
No |
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*Note: |
Only those vaccines included on the recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule are included in this update.
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Note1: |
Hib vaccine currently is not available from Wyeth. Updates on their supply of this product are not available.
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| Note2: |
Production of Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) bulk has been temporarily suspended due to low yields. VZV bulk is used to manufacture varicella vaccine, MMR-V vaccine, and zoster vaccine. It is projected that stocks of ProQuad® (MMR-V) will be depleted in the July 2007 timeframe. Current projections are for adequate supply to fully implement the recommended immunization schedule for varicella vaccine for all age groups and for the recommended use of zoster vaccine. Updates will be provided when available. ADDED May 10
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Why were there vaccine shortages?
In the United States shortages of many vaccines in the recommended childhood immunization schedule occurred in the past. Some of these shortages were widespread while others were localized. Reasons for these shortages were multi-factorial and included companies leaving the vaccine market, manufacturing or production problems, and insufficient stockpiles. Consequently, some shortages were only specific to one manufacturer.
Shortages of several of these vaccines necessitated temporary changes in recommendations for their use. During that period, summary information about the shortages including projected duration and recommendations for temporary changes in the childhood immunization schedule were provided.
Who can I contact to answer my questions?
- Questions including those dealing with changes in child care and school requirements necessitated by vaccine supply problems when they occur can be answered by
State Health Department immunization programs at http://www.cdc.gov/other.htm#states
General immunization questions can be answered by
The CDC Contact Center at 1-800-CDC-INFO
(1-800-232-4636) English and Español
- Questions about vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases frequently asked by people calling the TTY Service Hotline can be viewed in American Sign Language at
1-800-243-7889 (TTY hotline)
http://www.vaccines.ashastd.org/ttyservice.html
How often will this information be updated?
This page on the NIP web site (www.cdc.gov/nip/news/shortages/) is updated as needed to provide public information on vaccine shortages and/or delays.
The FDA's web page on Biological Product Shortages (www.fda.gov/cber/shortage/shortage.htm) provides additional information regarding regulatory issues related to vaccine supply.
Acronyms and Abbreviations
AAFP - American Academy of Family Physicians
AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics
ACIP - Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FDA - Food and Drug Administration
GAO - United States General Accounting Office
MMWR - Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
NIP - National Immunization Program
TTY - teletypewriter
Other acronyms
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