Archived Immunization MMWRs 2015

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December 2015

• Taylor L, Greeley R, Dinitz-Sklar J, Mazur N, Swanson J, Wolicki J, et al. Notes from the Field: Injection Safety and Vaccine Administration Errors at an Employee Influenza Vaccination Clinic — New Jersey, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(49);1363-4.
  Recommendations for appropriate injection safety and vaccine storage, handling, and administration were not followed at the influenza vaccination clinic...
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Announcement: National Influenza Vaccination Week — December 6-12, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(47);1319.
  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, state and local health departments, and other partners will observe National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) during December 6-12, 2015...

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November 2015

• Farag NH, Wadood MZ, Safdar RM, Ahmed N, Hamdi S, Tangermann RH, et al. Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication — Pakistan, January 2014–September 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(45);1271-1275.
  This report describes actions taken and progress achieved toward polio eradication in Pakistan during January 2014-September 2015 and updates previous reports...
• Kamiya H, MacNeil J, Blain A, Patel M, Martin S, Weiss D, et al. Notes from the Field: Meningococcal Disease Among Men Who Have Sex with Men — United States, January 2012-June 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(44);1256-1257.
  To better understand the epidemiology and burden of meningococcal disease in MSM populations in the United States and to inform recommendations, CDC analyzed data from a retrospective review of reported cases from January 2012 through June 2015...
• Subaiya S, Dumolard L, Lydon P, Gacic-Dobo M, Eggers R, Conklin L. Global Routine Vaccination Coverage, 2014 MMWR. 2015;64(44);1252-1255.
  To reach and sustain high immunization coverage in all countries, adequate vaccine stock management and additional opportunities for immunization, such as through routine visits in the second year of life, are integral components to strengthening immunization programs and reducing morbidity and mortality from vaccine preventable diseases...
• Perry RT, Murray JS, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, et al. Progress Toward Regional Measles Elimination — Worldwide, 2000-2014 MMWR. 2015;64(44);1246-1251.
  This report updates the 2000-2013 report (2) and describes progress toward global control and regional measles elimination during 2000-2014...

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October 2015

• Ng J, Ye F, Roth L, Sobel1 K,Byron S, Barton M, et.al. Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Coverage Among Female Adolescents in Managed Care Plans — United States, 2013 MMWR. 2015;64(42);1185-9.
  Nationally, the median HPV vaccination coverage levels for female adolescents among commercial and Medicaid plans were 12% and 19%, respectively (maximum rates = 34% commercial, 52% Medicaid)...
• MacNeil JR, Rubin L, Folaranmi T, Ortega-Sanchez IR, Patel M, Martin SW. Use of Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccines in Adolescents and Young Adults: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(41);1171-6.
  This report summarizes the deliberations of ACIP, the rationale for its decision, and recommendations for use of MenB vaccines in adolescents and young adults...
• Raesima MM, Forhan SE, Voetsch AC, Hewitt S; Hariri S, Wang SA, et.al. Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Coverage Among School Girls in a Demonstration Project — Botswana, 2013 MMWR. 2015;64(40);1147-9.
  This report summarizes HPV vaccination coverage among girls aged ≥9 years enrolled in grades 4-6 in 23 primary schools in Molepolole, Botswana, during a 2013 HPV vaccination demonstration project conducted by the Botswana Ministry of Health (MOH)...
• Kamali A, Bagchi CP, Mendoza E, Wilson D, Schwartz B, Mascola L. Notes from the Field: Measles in a Patient with Presumed Immunity — Los Angeles County, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(39);1123.
  The diagnosis of measles in patient A highlights the concern that immunocompromised and susceptible persons might be exposed in a health care setting...
• Schillie S, Murphy TV, Fenlon N, Ko S, Ward JW. Update: Shortened Interval for Postvaccination Serologic Testing of Infants Born to Hepatitis B-Infected Mothers MMWR. 2015;64(39);1118-20.
  This report provides a CDC update recommending shortening the interval for PVST from age 9-18 months to age 9-12 months...

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September 2015

• Breakwell L, Moturi E, Helgenberger L, Gopalani SV, Hales C, Lam E, et.al. Measles Outbreak Associated with Vaccine Failure in Adults — Federated States of Micronesia, February-August 2014 MMWR. 2015;64(38);1088-1093.
  After 20 years with no reported measles cases, FSM experienced a moderately large outbreak in 2014 with 393 cases reported...
• Grant GB, Reef SE, Dabbagh A, Gacic-Dobo M, Strebel PM. Global Progress Toward Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Control and Elimination — 2000-2014 MMWR. 2015;64(37);1052-1055.
  This report updates a previous report and summarizes global progress toward rubella and CRS control and elimination during 2000–2014...
• Housey M, Zhang F, Miller C, Lyon-Callo S, McFadden J, Garcia E, et al. Licensure of a Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed and Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine and Guidance for Use as a Booster Dose MMWR. 2015;64(34);948-949.
  This report summarizes the indications for Quadracel vaccine and provides guidance from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for its use...
• Kobayashi M, Bennett NM, Gierke R, Almendares O, Moore MR, Whitney CG, et al. Intervals Between PCV13 and PPSV23 Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) MMWR. 2015;64(34);944-947.
  This report outlines the rationale for this change and summarizes the evidence considered by ACIP to make this recommendation...

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August 2015

• Previsani N, Tangermann RH, Tallis G, Jafari HS. World Health Organization Guidelines for Containment of Poliovirus Following Type-Specific Polio Eradication — Worldwide, 2015. MMWR. 2015;64(33);913-917.
  This report summarizes critical steps for essential laboratory and vaccine production facilities that intend to retain materials confirmed to contain or potentially containing type-specific WPV...
• Seither R, Calhoun K, Knighton CL, Mellerson J, Meador S, Tippins A, et al. Vaccination Coverage Among Children in Kindergarten — United States, 2014-15 School Year. MMWR. 2015;64(33);897-904.
  This report describes vaccination coverage estimates in 49 states and the District of Columbia (DC) and vaccination exemption estimates in 46 states and DC that reported the number of children with at least one exemption among kindergartners during the 2014-15 school year...
• Hill HA, Elam-Evans LD, Yankey D, Singleton JA, Kolasa M. National, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 19-35 Months — United States, 2014. MMWR. 2015;64(33);889-896.
  This report presents national, regional, state, and selected local area vaccination coverage estimates for children born from January 2011 through May 2013, based on data from the 2014 NIS...
• Etsano A, Gunnala R, Shuaib F, Damisa E, Mkanda P, Ticha JM, et al. Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication — Nigeria, January 2014-July 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(32);878-882.
  This report describes polio eradication activities and progress in Nigeria during January 2014-July 2015 and updates previous reports...
• Jones J, Klein R, Popescu S, Rose K, Kretschmer M, Carrigan A, et al. Lack of Measles Transmission to Susceptible Contacts from a Health Care Worker with Probable Secondary Vaccine Failure — Maricopa County, Arizona, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(30);832-833.
  Secondary vaccine failure occurs rarely, but transmission of measles to susceptible persons in these situations appears to be unlikely...
• Grohskopf LA, Sokolow LZ, Olsen SJ, Bresee JS, Broder KR, Karron RA. Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2015-16 Influenza Season MMWR. 2015;64(30);818-825.
  This report updates the 2014 recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of seasonal influenza vaccines...

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July 2015

• Reagan-Steiner S, Yankey D, Jeyarajah J, Elam-Evans LD, Singleton JA, Curtis R, et al. National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years — United States, 2014 MMWR. 2015;64(29);784-792.
  During 2013-2014, vaccination coverage among adolescents aged 13-17 years increased for ≥1 dose of Tdap, ≥1 dose of MenACWY, and each HPV dose among females and males, with considerable variation in coverage by state...
• Kumar T, Shrivastava A, Kumar A, Laserson KF, Narain JP, Venkatesh S, et al. Viral Hepatitis Surveillance — India, 2011-2013 MMWR. 2015;64(28);758-762.
  This report summarizes viral hepatitis surveillance and outbreak data reported to IDSP during 2011-2013...
• Koepke R, Kahn D, Petit AB, Schauer SL, Hopfensperger DJ; Conway JH; et al. Pertussis and Influenza Vaccination Among Insured Pregnant Women — Wisconsin, 2013-2014 MMWR. 2015;64(27);746-750.
  Tdap and influenza vaccination rates were lowest among women who were younger, had public insurance, resided in Milwaukee County, and had nurse practitioners or midwives as delivery providers...
• Immunization Systems Management Group of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Introduction of Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine and Switch from Trivalent to Bivalent Oral Poliovirus Vaccine — United States, November 3, 2014-March 8, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(25);699-702.
  This report summarizes progress in introducing IPV and preparations for the switch from tOPV to bOPV…

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June 2015

• Banerjee E, Hickman C, Engels K, Kenyon C. Notes from the Field: Measles Transmission in an International Airport at a Domestic Terminal Gate — April-May 2014 MMWR. 2015;64(24);679.
  This incident also underscores the importance of CDC's recommendation for international travelers aged ≥12 months to receive 2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine separated by at least 28 days, with the first dose administered at age ≥12 months…
• Staples JE, Bocchini JA, Rubin L, Fischer M. Yellow Fever Vaccine Booster Doses: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(23);647-650.
  ACIP voted that a single dose provides long-lasting protection and is adequate for most travelers. ACIP also approved recommendations for at-risk laboratory personnel and certain travelers to receive additional doses…
• Diop OM, Burns CC, Sutter RW, Wassilak SG, Kew OM. Update on Vaccine-Derived Polioviruses — Worldwide, January 2014-March 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(23);640-646.
  This report updates previous surveillance summaries and describes VDPVs detected worldwide during January 2014-March 2015...
• Thapa A, Khanal S, Sharapov U, Swezy V, Sedai T, Dabbagh A, et al. Progress Toward Measles Elimination — South-East Asia Region, 2003-2013 MMWR. 2015;64(22);613-617.
  This report updates previous reports and summarizes progress toward measles elimination in the South-East Asia Region during 2003-2013...
• Folaranmi T, Rubin L, Martin SW, Patel M, MacNeil JR. Use of Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccines in Persons Aged ≥10 Years at Increased Risk for Serogroup B Meningococcal Disease: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(22);608-612.
  This report summarizes information on MenB administration and provides recommendations and guidance for use of these vaccines among persons aged ≥10 years in certain groups who are at increased risk for serogroup B meningococcal disease, and reviews the evidence considered by ACIP to make these recommendations. Recommendations for broader use of MenB vaccines in adolescents and college students will be considered separately by ACIP...
• Soeters HM, McNamara LA, Whaley M, Wang X, Alexander-Scott N, Kanadanian KV, et al. Serogroup B Meningococcal Disease Outbreak and Carriage Evaluation at a College — Rhode Island, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(22);606-607.
  In response to the outbreak, potential contacts received antibiotic chemoprophylaxis, and a mass vaccination campaign with a recently licensed serogroup B meningococcal (MenB) vaccine was implemented...
• Appiah GD, Blanton L, D'Mello t, Kniss K, Smith S, Mustaquim D, et al. Influenza Activity — United States, 2014-15 Season and Composition of the 2015-16 Influenza Vaccine MMWR. 2015;64(21);583-590.
  This report summarizes influenza activity in the United States during the 2014-15 influenza season (September 28, 2014-May 23, 2015) and reports the recommendations for the components of the 2015-16 Northern Hemisphere influenza vaccine...

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May 2015

• Ahluwalia IB, Ding H, D'Angelo D, Shealy KH, Singleton JA, Liang J, et al. Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis Vaccination Coverage Before, During and After Pregnancy — 16 States and New York City, 2011. MMWR. 2015;64(19);522-6.
  CDC analyzed data from PRAMS, an ongoing, population-based survey that collects data on maternal behaviors around the time of pregnancy from women who delivered a live-born infant...
• Hagan JE, Wassilak SGF, Craig AS, Tangermann RH, Diop OM, Burns CC, et al. Progress Toward Polio Eradication — Worldwide, 2014-2015. MMWR. 2015;64(19);527-31.
  During 2014, total of 359 WPV cases were identified.... During January 1–March 30, 2015, the low poliovirus transmission season, as of May 5, a total of 23 cases had been reported worldwide...
• Hsu CH, Farland J, Winters T, Gunn J, Caron D, Evans J, et al. Laboratory-Acquired Vaccinia Virus Infection in a Recently Immunized Person — Massachusetts, 2013. MMWR. 2015;64(16);435-8.
  Though vaccination has been shown to be an effective measure in protecting personnel in the laboratory setting, this case report underscores the importance of proper safety measures and incident reporting...

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April 2015

• Clemmons NS, Gastanaduy PA, Fiebelkorn AP, Redd SB, Wallace GS. Measles — United States, January 4-April 2, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(14);373-376.
  The continued risk for importation of measles into the United States and occurrence of measles cases and outbreaks in communities with high proportions of unvaccinated persons highlight the need for sustained, high vaccination coverage across the country...
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Announcements: National Infant Immunization Week — April 18-25, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(13);370.
  This annual observance promotes the benefits of childhood immunizations and their role in improving the health of children aged ≤2 years...
• Takashima Y, Schluter WW, Mariano KML, Diorditsa S, Castro MdQ, Ou AC, et al. Progress Toward Measles Elimination — Philippines, 1998-2014 MMWR. 2015;64(13);357-362.
  This report describes progress toward measles elimination in the Philippines during 1998–2014 and challenges remaining to achieve the goal...
• Aliabadi N, Tate JE, Haynes AK, Parashar UD. Sustained Decrease in Laboratory Detection of Rotavirus after Implementation of Routine Vaccination — United States, 2000-2014 MMWR. 2015;64(13);337-342.
  These results demonstrate the substantial and sustained effect of rotavirus vaccine in reducing the circulation and changing the epidemiology of rotavirus among U.S. children...

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March 2015

• Jackson BR, Iqbal S, Mahon B. Updated Recommendations for the Use of Typhoid Vaccine — Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(11);305-308.
  These revised recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices update recommendations published in MMWR in 1994 and include updated information on the two currently available vaccines and on vaccine safety...
• Petrosky E, Bocchini JA, Hariri S, Chesson H, Curtis CR, Saraiya M, et al. Use of 9-Valent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine: Updated HPV Vaccination Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices MMWR. 2015;64(11);300-304.
  This report summarizes evidence considered by ACIP in recommending 9vHPV as one of three HPV vaccines that can be used for vaccination and provides recommendations for vaccine use...
• DeSilva M, Sharma A, Staples E, Arndt B, Shieh W, Shames J, et al. Notes from the Field: Fatal Yellow Fever Vaccine-Associated Viscerotropic Disease — Oregon, September 2014 MMWR. 2015;64(10);279-281.
  Although most persons have no or mild adverse events after yellow fever vaccination, the benefits of vaccination among travelers who have a limited exposure period need to be weighed against risk for adverse events...
• Yen C, Murray E, Zipprich J, Winter K, Harriman K. Missed Opportunities for Tetanus Postexposure Prophylaxis — California, January 2008-March 2014 MMWR. 2015;64(09);243-246.
  Health care providers should ensure that their patients are up-to-date with TT vaccination and provide appropriate postexposure prophylaxis for patients with wounds...
• World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Control of Influenza, D'Mello T, Brammer L, Blanton L, Kniss K, Smith S, et al. Update: Influenza Activity — United States, September 28, 2014-February 21, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(08);206-212.
  This report summarizes U.S. influenza activity* since September 28, 2014, and updates the previous summary...

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February 2015

• Petersen BW, Damon IK, Pertowski CA, Meaney-Delman D, Guarnizo JT, Beigi RH, et al. Clinical Guidance for Smallpox Vaccine Use in a Postevent Vaccination Program MMWR. 2015;64(RR02);1-26.
  This report outlines recommendations for the clinical use of the three smallpox vaccines stored in the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile for persons who are exposed to smallpox virus or at high risk for smallpox infection during a postevent vaccination program following an intentional or accidental release of the virus...
• Zipprich J, Winter K, Hacker J, Xia D, Watt J, Harriman K. Measles Outbreak — California, December 2014-February 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(06);153-154.
  As of February 11, a total of 125 measles cases with rash occurring during December 28, 2014-February 8, 2015, had been confirmed in U.S. residents connected with this outbreak...
• Bohm SR, Berger KW, Hackert PB, Renas R, Brunette S, Parker N, et al. Hepatitis A Outbreak Among Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Group Homes — Michigan, 2013 MMWR. 2015;64(06);148-152.
  This report describes the outbreak investigation, the challenges of timely delivery of PEP for hepatitis A, and the need for preexposure vaccination against hepatitis A for adults living or working in GHs for the disabled...
• Chu KM, Johnson LA. Vaccination Coverage Among Adults, Excluding Influenza Vaccination — United States, 2013 MMWR. 2015;64(04);95-102.
  This report highlights results of that analysis for pneumococcal, tetanus toxoid–containing (tetanus and diphtheria vaccine [Td] or tetanus and diphtheria with acellular pertussis vaccine [Tdap]), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, herpes zoster (shingles), and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines by selected characteristics (age, race/ethnicity, and vaccination indication)...
• Strikas RA, ACIP, ACIP Child/Adolescent Immunization Work Group. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 Years — United States, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(04);93-94.
  This provides readers electronic access to the most current version of the schedules and footnotes on the CDC website...
• Kim DK, Bridges CB, Harriman KH, ACIP, ACIP Adult Immunization Work Group. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older — United States, 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(04);91-92.
  This schedule provides a summary of ACIP recommendations for the use of vaccines routinely recommended for adults aged 19 years or older in two figures, footnotes for each vaccine, and a table that describes primary contraindications and precautions for commonly used vaccines for adults...

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January 2015

• Chu KM, Johnson LA. Notes from the Field: Investigation of Contacts of a Health Care Worker Who Worked While Ill with Pertussis — Maryland, August-September 2014 MMWR. 2015;64(02);45.
  In all, 47 persons were identified as being exposed to the HCW, including 31 patients ranging in age from 7 days to 12 years (six of whom were too young to receive diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine [DTaP]) and 15 HCWs...
• CDC. Announcement: Updates to the Overseas Immunization Program for United States-Bound Refugees MMWR. 2015;64(01);31.
  CDC's Division of Global Migration and Quarantine has regulatory authority to prevent communicable disease importation among the approximately 70,000 refugees resettled in the United States each year...
• Flannery B, Clippard J, Zimmerman RK, Nowalk MP, Jackson ML, Jackson LA, et al. Early Estimates of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness — United States, January 2015 MMWR. 2015;64(01);10-15.
  This report presents an initial estimate of seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness at preventing laboratory-confirmed influenza virus infection associated with medically attended ARI...

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