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Issue Number 933

May 31, 2011

CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE

1. CDC reports 118 measles cases across the U.S. in 2011,

the highest number of cases reported for any January-May

period since 1996

2. CDC publishes recommendations for use of a booster dose

of inactivated Japanese encephalitis vaccine

3. CDC updates information on options for obtaining Japanese

encephalitis vaccine for children

4. American Pharmacists Association adopts a policy

mandating influenza vaccination for pharmacy personnel;

four more organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient

Safety

5. Spotlight on immunize.org: state immunization laws

6. IAC's Video of the Week drives home the importance of

being adequately vaccinated against measles

7. IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S.

immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply

for your workplace today!

8. Award-winning DVD! " Immunization Techniques: Best

Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults " --from the

California Department of Public Health, Immunization

Branch

9. New: CDC launches Preteen and Teen Vaccines website

10. NFID offers two online training activities on

pneumococcal disease--free CE credits available