100% Immunization Campaign
Immunization for Seniors and Health Care Professionals


Influenza Flu

Long-Term Care and Other Residential Facilities Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist

2006 - 2007 Flu Season

2005 - 2006 Flu Season

2004 - 2005 Flu Season


Avian Flu

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Information

World Health Organization (WHO) situation updates


General vaccine resources listed by date

December 7, 2005 – World Health Organization (WHO) report on the development of influenza vaccines that induce broad-spectrum and long-lasting immune responses

December 7, 2005 - CDC requires Vaccine Information Statement for influenza immunizations; LTC facilities are included and must provide to "legal representative" if adult is incompetent.

  - Instructions
  - Influenza Vaccine Information Statement
  - Pneumococcal Vaccine Information Statement

October 11, 2005 - Nursing Facility Resident Immunization Record Form from ASCP

October 7, 2005 - CMS Releases Final Rule on Immunization Standards for Long Term Care Facilities

August 31, 2005 - FDA approves new influenza vaccine - Fluarix

August 30, 2005 - ASCP Comments to CMS on Proposed Rule to Mandate Immunizations in Nursing Facilities

August 11, 2005 - CMS Proposal would Require Nursing Homes to Vaccinate Residents against the Flu

August 5, 2005 - CDC Releases Information about Tiered Use of Inactivated Influenza Vaccine in the Event of a Vaccine Shortage

July 29, 2005 - Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Releases Recommendations for the Prevention and Control of Influenza


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