 Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is hosting the 2019 Northeast Epidemiology Conference in Portland, Maine, on November 14-15, with pre-conference meetings on Wednesday, November 13. This will be a dynamic opportunity for Northeast state and local public health staff and epidemiologists to share information on current disease control activities, disease trends, and disease prevention activities. All conference attendees will share plenary speaker, break-out space, exhibits, and speaker sessions. For more information and to register, click here.
It's Almost Holiday Season!
...and time to think about preparing for vaccine deliveries during this busy time. We want to remind you that vaccines will not be delivered on the following dates:
Thanksgiving Week
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Friday, November 29, 2019
Christmas Week
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Thursday, December 26, 2019
New Year's Week
Monday, December 30, 2019
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Check the Box, Not the Vial
When documenting vaccine information into ImmPact, please remember to use the lot # from the original box, rather than directly from the vial.
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The Kids Plus Anti-Vaxx Toolkit
Kids Plus Pediatrics, an independent, physician-owned practice in Pennsylvania, launched a new website and toolkit, Shots Heard Round the World.
The Toolkit provides everything you need to know to prepare for, defend against, and clean up after an anti-vaxx attack on your Facebook page. The toolkit can be downloaded here.
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Employment Opportunity
Medical Care Development is now accepting applications for an Immunization Program Vaccine Coordinator. This position will work within the Maine Immunization Program conducting VFC site visits, providing general immunization education, and helping to increase vaccination rates throughout the State of Maine. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of immunization best practices, vaccine storage and handling requirements, and Maine Immunization Program policies and procedures.
For more information, the job posting can be viewed online here.
Please no phone calls.
Td Vaccine is Now Available to Order
The Maine Immunization Program is pleased to announce that we are now offering Td (Tenivac)
vaccine. For more information on routine and catch-up vaccination recommendations with Td vaccine, please read the memo, sent out to MIP providers on October 18th.
Sign up for Vaccine Information Statement Reminders
Avoid giving patients outdated Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) by signing up for reminder alerts when new ones are available! The CDC website has the option available for providers to sign up for reminders to be sent directly to their emails when updated VIS are available. To sign up, click here.
Vaccine Fact
In 2017-18, the flu vaccine prevented 7 million cases of influenza, 109,000 hospitalizations, and 8,000 deaths.
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