Mumps Advisory 3-15-17

Mumps Advisory 3-15-17

March 15, 2017 CLINICAL ADVISORY ON MUMPS CASES IN LOUISIANA The Louisiana Office of Public Health (OPH) has detected eleven cases of mumps in students at LSU Baton Rouge over the past few days. OPH is requesting healthcare providers to be alert for mumps and keep up...
ACIP Updates Vaccine Recommendations on HPV, HepB & MenB

ACIP Updates Vaccine Recommendations on HPV, HepB & MenB

Breaking News • October 20, 2016 • www.aapnews.org ACIP updates recommendations on HPV, HepB, MenB vaccines by Melissa Jenco • News Content Editor Adolescents under age 15 years need only two doses of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine instead of three under a new...
AAP Adjusts Screen Time Recommendations

AAP Adjusts Screen Time Recommendations

Today’s children and adolescents are immersed in both traditional and new forms of digital media. Research on traditional media, such as television, has identified health concerns and negative outcomes that correlate with the duration and content of viewing. Over the...
ABP Time Limited Eligibility Polity Updated

ABP Time Limited Eligibility Polity Updated

American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Time Limited Eligibility Policy has been disseminated and carefully explained to program directors, and is now considered public. Please see the press release, below: https://www.abp.org/news/time-limited-eligibility-policy-updated...
AAP Issues Additional Guidance on Flu Vaccine

AAP Issues Additional Guidance on Flu Vaccine

The Academy does not recommend the nasal spray vaccine this flu season, after studies show poor effectiveness The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children ages 6 months and older receive a seasonal flu shot during the 2016-17 season, as vaccination...
Immunization Program Office Move and Storage Reminder

Immunization Program Office Move and Storage Reminder

FROM: Stacy Hall, RN MSN | DHH-OPH Immunization Program Director Adrienne M. Whitney, MPH | Vaccines Procurement & Distribution Manager Subject: New Address and Vaccine Storage This letter is to inform you that the Louisiana Office of Public Health Immunization...
Parent e-newsletter Now Available

Parent e-newsletter Now Available

Did you know HealthyChildren.org has an e-newsletter just for parents? It’s free to registered users of the site and it features timely children’s health content for busy parents. Be sure to tell your families to register on HealthyChildren.org. It’s...
AAP Launches Vote For Kids Campaign

AAP Launches Vote For Kids Campaign

A Message from AAP CEO Karen Remley, MD, MBA, MPH, FAAP Today in Cleveland, Republican Party leaders are gathering for their 2016 National Convention, where they will select their nominee for President of the United States. Beginning July 25, the Democratic Party will...
My Old Meds Campaign

My Old Meds Campaign

Help raise awareness in your communities on how to securely disposal of medication by promoting the launch of the MyOldMeds in Louisiana. MyOldMeds is a socially-activated campaign that will work to spread awareness and education about the importance of secure drug...
Academy Releases July Immunization articles

Academy Releases July Immunization articles

The July Immunization Initiatives Newsletter includes the new HPV education and practice-improvement module on the community of immunizers. The community of immunizers site includes educational materials, practice-change resources, discussions boards, provides you...
Congratulations to Our Lady of the Lake on ACGME Accolades

Congratulations to Our Lady of the Lake on ACGME Accolades

ACGME Announces Institutions Selected for Pursuing Excellence in Clinical Learning Environments | Eight Institutions Become Part of Four-Year Journey of Innovation and Shared Learning CHICAGO, IL (July 13, 2016)― The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical...
LA AAP Supports Providers Around Adolescent Vaccines

LA AAP Supports Providers Around Adolescent Vaccines

Through the support of a Merck Educational Grant, the Chapter was able to bring some new resources for providers around adolescent vaccines. Printed, and available electronically, is an adolescent vaccine toolkit with information for providers, families, posters,...

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