AAP Immunization Initiatives Newsletter
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The newsletter provides resources, alerts and updates, and a variety of other information regarding immunizations. If you would like to be added to the newsletter Listserv, please email cispimmunize@aap.org with "Newsletter" in the subject line and your name and email address in the body of the email.

Archive of Past Immunization Initiatives Newsletters

National Immunization Survey Results (Exit Site)
The NIS measures national and state immunization rates. Click here for information on rates from 1994-present.

Understanding the Recommendation Process (Exit Site)
Dr Margaret Rennels, former chairperson, Committee on Infectious Diseases (COID), Dr John Bradley, COID, and Dr Larry Pickering, editor, AAP Red Book describe the comprehensive process of adding new vaccine recommendations to the immunization schedule. To view the July 2005 AAP News article, click here. Reprint permission for this article courtesy of AAP News.

Screening Questionnaire for Child and Teen Immunization
The Screening Questionnaire for Child and Teen Immunization is a resource developed by the Immunization Action Coalition that will help health professionals and parents determine which vaccines a child needs at a visit. (Exit Site)

AAP Immunization B-Roll Available (Exit Site)
AAP Communications has created b-roll containing immunization footage in betacam format for broadcasters. To order a copy, call AAP Communications at 847/434-7877.

Vaccinations for Travelers
Link to organizations and Web sites that provide guidance on vaccines for travelers.

International Immunization Information
Link to information about international immunization and organizations with a focus on global immunization.

Resources in Spanish
Link to educational resources in Spanish including brochures, videos, Vaccine Information Statements, and more.

Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools (Exit Site)
This new guide from the AAP helps out-of-home caregivers prevent, identify, and respond to the most common childhood infectious diseases.

Public Health Preparedness Training (Exit Site)
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), in collaboration with CDC, has developed a CD-ROM training tool to assist public health agencies to assess current health preparedness levels and create new response plans with partner groups.

Additional Links
Link to internet resources, national organizations and initiatives, and state-based organizations and intiatives.

Archive
Read past articles on important immunization and illness related topics in our archive.

General immunization inquiries can be sent to cispimmunize@aap.org. For information about the Academy's CISP program, click here.