Our sign off is “As always, stay safe”. The past 2 Bulletins were authored by Jean Davis, our CERT expert. This week we wrap up Jean’s two-part piece regarding health, communicable diseases (influenza, small pox…). It’s not always about the latest spy gear, techniques or legal decisions that impact us all. Health and illness prevention is proving to be one of the biggest issues in maintaining a well (mentally, physically and socially balanced and equipped) society.
Immuno-ready Family Schedule – Part 2
By Jean Davis
From the CDC (Center for Disease Control):
Influenza Vaccine: New dosing guidance was issued for 2010-2011 influenza vaccine for children 6 months through 8 years:
- A child with an unknown or uncertain history of seasonal influenza vaccine should get 2 doses.
- A child who did not get H1N1 vaccine during the 2009-10 influenza season should get 2 doses.
- A child who got H1N1 vaccine during the 2009-2010 season and who got seasonal influenza vaccine prior to the 2009-10 season flu season should get 1 dose.
- For children not previously vaccinated, or vaccinated for the first time during the 2009-2010 influenza season, use the following table.
| Number of influenza vaccine doses received in 2009-2010 season for H1N1 |
Number of influenza vaccine doses received in 2009-2010 season for Seasonal |
Number of doses recommended for the 2010-2011 season |
| 0 | 0, 1 or 2 | 2 |
| 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 |
Pertussis outbreak in California: On June 17, 2010, California declared a pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic, and warned that the state is on pace to suffer the most illnesses and deaths due to pertussis in 50 years. They are urging children to be vaccinated against the disease and that parents, family members and caregivers of infants need a booster shot. Lean more at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) web page.
Immunization Schedules: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/default.htm
Important reading: Review the CDC’s annual Immunization Update . Coverage for the live satellite broadcast and webcast (which provided up-to-date information on the rapidly changing field of immunization. Topics include influenza, pneumococcal conjugate, human papillomavirus, and meningococcal vaccines. )
Save the Date: World Pneumonia Day is November 12, 2010.
Save the Date: Get Smart About Antibiotics Week is November 15-21, 2010.
Stay Informed! Information is updated frequently. Please visit the following websites for the latest updates:
Poll Results for 8/8/2010: IS YOUR FAMILY IMMUNO-READY TO GO BACK-TO-SCHOOL/WORK?
62.5% – We’re all on schedule
31.3% – The kids are up-to-date
0.0% – I need to review everyone’s records & make appointments
6.3% – Other
BNI Operatives: Street smart; Web savvy.
As aways, stay safe.
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