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Pharmacist Immunization Center

Helping you excel as an immunizer by delivering up-to-the minute news, tools, and resources. Pharmacists are playing a major role in seasonal influenza activities and are preparing to participate in distribution of a new H1N1 vaccine. News and guidelines change almost daily. Make sure you and your patients are prepared by exploring the news stories and links below.

›› Sign up for the Immunization Listserve

›› Call for Nominations for 2010 APhA Immunization Champion Awards

›› Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate Program

›› Special Report: 2009 H1N1 Influenza – An Update for Pharmacists

›› H1N1 with travelers as they head home for the holidays

›› H1N1 influenza infects 22 million Americans in first 6 months, estimates CDC

›› Guidelines for compounding oseltamivir oral suspension issued by FDA

›› Antivirals good option in many cases, says CDC

›› One dose of 2009 H1N1 vaccine will protect most pregnant women

›› Survey: Frontline pharmacists fighting flu fears

›› FDA issues guidance to pharmacists on Tamiflu compounding and updates emergency use Q&A

›› Encourage pneumococcal vaccine, as appropriate, in patients for whom H1N1 vaccine is indicated

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›› Second HPV vaccine, Cervarix, and indications for use of Gardasil in males approved by FDA

›› During H1N1 influenza outbreak, administer PPSV to all patients with existing indications

›› JAMA Article: Postlicensure Safety Surveillance for Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Recombinant Vaccine

Important Links

›› Zanamivir (Relenza—GlaxoSmithKline) inhalation powder: Do not reconstitute in liquid formulation or use in any nebulizer or mechanical ventilator

›› Merck obtains rights to market seasonal influenza vaccine Afluria

›› Updated influenza antiviral drug recommendations provided by CDC, FDA

›› Early vaccination against influenza, experts offer a review of the evidence

›› Seasonal influenza vaccine supply down slightly from previous estimate, reports CDC

›› Flu Clinic Locator: Resource for public information and provider promotion

›› Updated interim VISs for 2009–2010 seasonal influenza vaccines

›› Begin vaccinating for seasonal influenza as early as possible

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