Immunization

Governor Napolitano Proclaims April 19-26 Infant Immunization Awareness Week in Arizona

April 14, 2008 -- Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano and state and local health officials are stressing the importance of immunizations in light of a measles outbreak in Pima County.

Vaccination: Photo by Belinda Hankins Miller (CC)

"This outbreak shows that we can’t let our guard down. Forgotten diseases like measles and polio are still out there, and that’s why it’s important to make sure vaccinations are up to date," the Governor said. "Immunizations are a very safe and effective way to keep Arizona’s children safe, healthy and in school."    » read more »

Children and Adolescents now Protected Against More Diseases than Ever Before

January 11, 2008 -- Updated immunization recommendations for childhood influenza and adolescent meningococcal vaccinations are included in the 2008 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules released jointly today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).    » read more »

Clinics Honored For Their Role

September 17, 2007 -- PIERRE, S.D. – With 86% of 24 to 35 month-olds appropriately immunized, South Dakota is drawing closer to the state’s goal of a 90% childhood immunization rate. The Department of Health will hold an award luncheon September 26 in Pierre to honor several South Dakota clinics that have helped achieve that rate.    » read more »

Responders are generally not at increased risk for vaccine-preventable diseases

August 30, 2007 -- Getting people up to date on their immunizations isn’t the first priority during a flood emergency, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

Agency officials say that getting a tetanus shot may be appropriate in individual cases, but they are not currently recommending any special mass immunization efforts directed toward people who are involved in the flood response.    » read more »

August 24, 2007 -- AUGUSTA - “As our children are getting ready to return to school, there is an important item we should all have on our back to school checklist – immunizations,” said Dr. Dora Anne Mills, Director of the Maine CDC.    » read more »

August 8, 2007 -- CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Emphasizing that prevention and immunization can keep Wyoming residents healthy and avert future health problems, today Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal signed a proclamation declaring August 20 to 26 “Prevention and Immunization Awareness Week” in Wyoming.    » read more »