National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) highlights the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
All staff in healthcare practices, including non-clinical staff, play important roles during NIIW. To highlight childhood immunizations this NIIW, learn tips for talking with parents about childhood vaccines.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine vaccinations. On-time vaccination is critical to provide protection against potentially life-threatening diseases.
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC
Vaccination is the only way to prevent measles: one dose protects about 93% of recipients and a second dose increases the likelihood of protection to 97% or higher. Two doses of MMR are recommended for all children and for adults who lack evidence of immunity and are at increased risk of exposure (such as healthcare professionals and international travelers born in 1957 or more recently) to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Children routinely receive their first dose of MMR at age 12–15 months and a second dose at 4–6 years, although the second dose may be administered as early as 4 weeks after the first dose. Infants who live in areas experiencing an outbreak or who travel internationally may receive a dose of MMR as early as age 6 months but will still need two doses after their first birthday for full protection. Families should follow state or local public health guidance concerning administration of early doses.
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is encouraging Maine residents to stay safe while traveling this spring. Travel and vacations can promote physical and mental well-being. That said, with school and other spring vacations occurring amid ongoing outbreaks of measles in the U.S., and mosquito-borne diseases like dengue in the Caribbean, and in Central and South America, travelers should plan ahead and take steps to stay healthy, whether traveling in the U.S. or abroad.
Read the full article: Maine CDC Offers Tips for Staying Safe While Traveling |
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Here are the latest updates:
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Expected to be fully set up by April 30, 2025. Some locations may still be troubleshooting -- reach out to mipdataloggers@maine.gov if you need more time.
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Honor an immunization champion you know!
The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) invites nominations for its Immunization Champion Awards. The award is presented to a champion from each of the designated immunization jurisdictions, which includes 50 U.S. states, five cities, the District of Columbia, and eight U.S. territories or freely associated states. This award recognizes people who are doing an exemplary job, going above and beyond to promote vaccinations in their communities, for both children and adults.
Submit your nomination using the online form here. Nominations will be accepted until May 9, 2025.
Completed nomination forms can be sent via email to caitlin.anton@maine.gov or faxed to 207-287-8127 Attn: Caitlin Anton.
See the latest provider communication for more information.
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