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On Oct. 6, the acting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director approved the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) September recommendations, including removing the recommended use of the MMRV vaccine (ProQuad, Merck) for children under 4 years. For children under 4 years of age, separate MMR and Varicella vaccinations are recommended. MMRV vaccine (ProQuad) is recommended for children 4 to 6 years of age.
ACIP’s COVID-19 vaccination guidance was also approved by the CDC director. This includes a shared clinical decision-making approach for vaccinating individuals aged 6 months and older.
Following this approval, on Oct. 7, CDC updated both the Child and Adolescent and Adult Immunization Schedules to reflect these changes.
Related links:
Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age (Addendum updated August 7, 2025) | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC
Adult Immunization Schedule by Age (Addendum updated August 7, 2025) | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC
Immunize.org, one of the most trusted and comprehensive sources for reliable vaccine information, has updated four of its patient handouts that summarize immunization schedules for infants, children, and teens. These clear, easy-to-read guides outline which vaccines are recommended at each age and the diseases they help prevent.
The updated handouts are:
Providers are encouraged to share these updated handouts during well-child visits to help parents stay informed and engaged in their child’s vaccination plan. These resources can also serve as conversation starters to address common questions, reinforce vaccine confidence, and support timely immunization.
Related links:
Clinical Resources: Parent Handouts | Immunize.org
Clinical Resources: Schedules for Patients | Immunize.org
Clinical Resources: A-Z | Immunize.org
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Course content will be focused on US immunization recommendations and clinical best practices. This year’s sessions will highlight practical strategies to ensure timely and appropriate vaccination across all ages. Expert speakers will share evidence-based insights and real-world approaches designed to help providers strengthen immunization delivery and improve vaccination rates in their communities.
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Friendly reminder, the effective Oct. 1, 2025, Health specimens will now have the exact temperature degree at which they arrive recorded to ensure each specimen is within the acceptable temperature range(s) outlined in our KHEL Test Directory for the test(s) being requested.
Please note that this is not a policy change but rather an enforcement and improvement of existing protocols. To assist clients in successfully meeting these shipping requirements, KHEL is providing new specimen coolers to the courier service and has new guidance on how best to pack the coolers that includes a video.
Check out the entire notice on Laboratories | KDHE, KS. Please review Sputum Collection English for our helpful steps on sputum collection and see findtbresources.cdc.gov for additional resources including videos in different languages.
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