8 July 2003. Thanks to R.
FYI. See also:
https://www2.cdc.gov/nchstp_od/PIWeb/niporderform.asp
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Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 10:15:41 -0400
From: "OTSG, MilvaxList" <MilVaxList@OTSG.AMEDD.ARMY.MIL>
To: DODVACCINES-L@DTIC.MIL
Subject: New from the Military Vaccine (MILVAX) Agency
VACCINES
1) CDC Satellite Broadcast - Immunization Update
2003
August 21, 2003
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT - Broadcast
12:00 Noon - 2:30 PM EDT - Rebroadcast
This live satellite broadcast and webcast will provide up-to-date information on the rapidly changing field of immunization. Anticipated topics include: influenza vaccine, including recommendations for the use of the new live attenuated intranasal vaccine; pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; hepatitis B vaccine; recommendations for the use of new pediatric combination vaccines; an update on the smallpox vaccination program, including recommendations for the use of smallpox vaccine for the prevention of monkeypox; and an update on global polio eradication.
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/PHTN//imm-up2003/default.asp
SMALLPOX
1) US Military Smallpox Vaccination Program
Experience
John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD, William Winkenwerder, Jr.,
MD, MBA
JAMA. 2003;289:3278-3282
The June 25, 2003, issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) summarizes the DoD experience with smallpox vaccination to date.
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/289/24/3278.pdf
2) Myopericarditis Following Smallpox Vaccination Among
Vaccinia-Naive US Military Personnel
JAMA. 2003;289:3283-3289.
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/289/24/3283.pdf
3) Smallpox Immunization in the 21st Century: The Old and the
New
Mary E. Wright, MD MPH; Anthony S. Fauci,
MD
JAMA. 2003;289:3306-3308.
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/289/24/3306
4) DOD Policy Memo: Establishment of Case Management Guidelines for Smallpox Vaccine Associated Myopericarditis
http://www.smallpox.mil/media/pdf/DASDletter.pdf
5) Smallpox: Individual's Briefing
A multimedia version of this updated presentation is now directly available on-line. Watch the Smallpox: Individual's Briefing being given by COL Randy Randolph, Director, MILVAX Agency. This presentation is suitable for all audiences prior to vaccination.
http://smallpox.digiscript.com
6) Smallpox: Healthcare Provider's Briefing
Watch the Smallpox: Healthcare Provider's being given by COL John Grabenstein, Deputy Director Clinical Operations, MILVAX Agency. A multimedia version of this updated presentation is now available in the "Briefings" section of our on-line training library. This presentation is towards medical health care professionals. You must complete the full registration to view this presentation.
7) CE Credit now available for on-line smallpox training.
Complete one of the on-line smallpox training modules & receive Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) sponsored Continuing Education Credits (CME, CNE & ACHE). More information available here:
http://www.smallpox.mil/digiscriptce.asp
If you have already completed the on-line training & would like to receive your CE credit, click on the link below and log back into the training console, click the link to the program you completed & select the button on the bottom of the page that says "Continuing Education Certificates". From there, please follow the directions to print your CE certificate.
http://www.smallpox.mil/digiscript.asp
8) Smallpox News
http://www.smallpox.army.mil/resource/news.asp?ste=milvax
ANTHRAX
1) Anthrax: Individual's Briefing
A multimedia version of this presentation is now available on-line. Watch the Anthrax: Individual's Briefing being given by COL Randy Randolph, Director, MILVAX Agency. This presentation is suitable for all audiences prior to vaccination.
http://smallpox.digiscript.com
2) Anthrax: Healthcare Provider's Briefing
Watch the Anthrax: Healthcare Provider's being given by COL John Grabenstein, Deputy Director Clinical Operations, MILVAX Agency. A multimedia version of this updated presentation is now available in the "Briefings" section of our on-line training library. This presentation is towards medical health care professionals. You must complete the full registration to view this presentation.
3) Anthrax News
http://www.anthrax.mil/Site_Files/newpostings/newpostings.htm#jump
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please address them to
We hope you enjoy the new format!
Regards
Herman Harris, Jr.
Chief, Communications Division
MILVAX Agency
(877) GET-VACC
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