The following links and and articles are available In the January Listserv: 1. Links to the full text of the ACIP recommendations for infants, adolescents, and children. 2. Dear Colleague Letter about New Recommendations to Prevent Perinatal HBV. Summary of the recommendations from HEP EXPRESS Viral hepatitis news from the Immunization Action Coalition Issue Number 39, January 6, 2006 3. â€Hepatitis B Vaccine Considered for All Adults from American Medical News on upcoming adult immunizations, summarizes issues that are central to the HepTalk project clinics and their clients. The article includes a mention of MCN's recommendations on these issues.
Our focus this month is treatment for Hepatitis B and C.
- june05.pdf (90.34 KB)
- Overimmunization.pdf (173.9 KB)
Our focus this month is Hepatitis B.
- feb05.pdf (119.41 KB)
The focus for the month of April is Hepatitis C. The following links are included below: 1. Screening for Hepatitis C: A Common Sense Approach 2. Hepatitis C in New Mexico: A Public Health Approach to a "Silent" Epidemic 3. A Guide to Understanding Hepatitis C/Guia para Comprender la Hepatitis C 4. Combatting HCV Fatigue 5. Cost Estimates for Hepatitis Tests
- april05.pdf (36.18 KB)
- pew_hispanic_center.pdf (797.44 KB)
The figures show that immigration trends are forming a unique generational divide: those immigrants over 40 are largely white, while those under 40 are increasingly Hispanic, Asian and from other minority groups.
- Immigrants__younger_and_diverse.pdf (12.96 KB)
Midwives are essential caregivers in the worldwide struggle for maternal and child health. Appropriate information and training empower midwives and other health workers to provide the care needed to reduce dangers in childbirth.
- The_Hesperian_Foundation.pdf (11.61 KB)
The October issue of the Heptalk Listerv covers: 1. “Incorporating Sexual Risk Assessment in Routine Visits for Gay and Bisexual Men†Though targeted towards a narrower population, is applicable in most routine visit situations. Also includes some good specific questioning techniques. 2. Sexual History Taking. A complete module, in pdf form from the New England National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers, using 4 case studies. It reads easily and quickly and has many good suggestions.
- october06.pdf (95.27 KB)
- cancer_monograph.pdf (1004.8 KB)
- A-Drugs_and_devices_form-.doc (44.5 KB)
- A-Drugs_and_devices_form.pdf (43.03 KB)
- 311139_ChildrenImmigrants.pdf (549.98 KB)
- A-Initial_protocol_review_form.doc (41 KB)
- A-Initial_protocol_review_form.pdf (55.93 KB)
Publication of the World Health Organization
- GlobalTBControl.pdf (532.48 KB)
- DVMonograph.pdf (1.52 MB)
- dwprimer.pdf (3.78 MB)
- DVClinicalSupplement2002.pdf (97.81 KB)