We have upgraded ImmPact, Maine’s Immunization Information System (IIS) as of May 21, 2018.  All users should be accessing the new IIS using the URL https://immpact.maine.gov

USERNAMES: the same as before for ALL users

PASSWORD: Welcome18

Users will need to reset their password once they sign in and complete the security questions.

ImmPact now has a self service help option. Please utilize the light bulb feature to assist you in navigating and understanding ImmPact. It has a wealth of information. We will have a USER MANUAL available soon!

We would love to hear from you! Please send your feedback to immpact.support@maine.gov.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 207-287-3746.

Reports of Shingrix Administration Errors

U.S. CDC recently released an MMWR report detailing the types of errors that have been reported to VAERS from October 20, 2017 thru February 20, 2018 associated with Shingrix (RZV). Within this time there have been multiple reports of administration and storage & handling errors. As a reminder the following apply to Shingrix (RZV)

• Administration: Intramuscularly (IM)
• Age range: Approved for immunocompetent adults aged 50 years old and older
• Storage & Handling: Store in the refrigerator between 36°F - 46°F – do not freeze
• Reconstitution: Mix the adjuvant vial provided with the antigen vial provided prior to administration; use within 6 hours of reconstitution
• VIS: There is a VIS specifically for Shingrix (RZV) which can be found here.
• Dosing: Shingrix (RZV) is a two (2) dose series, with dose 1 and dose 2 separated by a minimum of 4 weeks

 Click here for the full MMWR report.  

Save The Date

The Maine Immunization Program will be hosting our annual regional trainings at four locations this year all in the month of August. The following dates and venues have been set.

Wednesday, August 1

Hampton Inn - Presque Isle

Thursday, August 2 

Cross Insurance - Bangor 

Tuesday, August 7

Governor Hill Mansion - Augusta

Thursday, August 9

Maine Health - Portland 

Please stay tuned for registration information. 

Meningococcal Updates 

The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) updated its 4-page Q&A handout for patients and healthcare professionals: “Meningococcal: Questions and Answers”.

Changes were made to update morbidity and mortality data, to update types of available vaccine (Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine "MPSV4" is no longer available), and to make other edits.

Client Continuing Education

"You Are Key: Best Practices for HPV Cancer Prevention" Webinar on Tuesday, June 12, 2-3 p.m. ET. This presentation will provide up-to-date information on HPV infection/disease, the HPV vaccine, ACIP recommendations, and ways to successfully communicate with patients and their parents about HPV vaccination. Click here to register.  CDC’s MMWR and Medscape are  introducing a new FREE continuing education (CE) activity that describes the recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older in the United States, based on updated guidance from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Click here to sign up for the activity.