copy deeplink Recommended Immunization Schedules for persons aged 0-18 Years, USA January 2007
Recommended Immunization Schedules for persons aged 0-18 Years, USA January 2007- RecommendedSchedules0-18years2007.pdf (267.29 KB)
- FAQHPV122006.pdf (142.26 KB)
To help raise awareness of influenza vaccination recommendations and the importance of continuing vaccination efforts throughout November and beyond, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Influenza Vaccine Summit, partners and stakeholders will be announcing a National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) from Monday, November 27th through Sunday, December 3rd, 2006.
- NtlInfluezaWeek11_122006.pdf (120.35 KB)
copy deeplink Merck launches National Advertising campaign for HPV vaccine
Merck launches National Advertising campaign for HPV vaccineMerck & Co., Inc. announced the launch of a national print, television and online advertising campaign for the world's first cervical cancer vaccine, GARDASIL® [Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant Vaccine]. Adding to Merck's ongoing cervical cancer and HPV education efforts, the new campaign, called One Less, encourages females who are eligible for the vaccine to begin their vaccination series and to also continue to see their doctor for regular healthcare and screening.
- GARDASIL_Final_DTC_Release.pdf (24.17 KB)
Important new document from the CDC, plus links to two good references, one for treatment of Hepatitis B and one for Hepatitis C. 1. CDC ISSUES ACIP'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON ELIMINATION OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION IN U.S. ADULTS. 2. Management of Hepatitis C: 2002 National Institutes of Health Consensus Conference Statement. The NIH consensus statement is a good reference for HCV treatment specifics. 3. A Physician's Guide to Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment from the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University. 4. Archives for HepTalk Listserv 2006
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- FAQTdaP122006.pdf (148.13 KB)
- vec_thimerosal_esp.pdf (123.67 KB)
copy deeplink Dictionary of Herbal Remedies Used by Migrant Farmworkers
Dictionary of Herbal Remedies Used by Migrant FarmworkersStudies indicate that migrant and seasonal farmworkers often use herbal, home, or folk remedies instead of or simultaneously with conventional medical treatment. It is important to know when an herbal remedy should be discontinued, as well as those that need not be. Health care providers can gain substantial rapport with their patients by being open to the use of herbal remedies when appropriate. This resource is now over 20 years old, but much of the information is still relevant to current practice.
- FAQRotavirusSpanish.pdf (99.3 KB)
- A-HIPPA_Compliance_application.doc (89.5 KB)
- A-HIPPA_Compliance_application.pdf (183.27 KB)
copy deeplink Student Action with Farmworkers' Internship and Volunteer Directory
Student Action with Farmworkers' Internship and Volunteer DirectoryA listing of farmworker organizations and agencies that are seeking volunteers and interns to support their work.
- SAF_Internship_Directory_Flyer.doc (123.5 KB)
The Initiative's objective is to coordinate and optimize the availability of health resources for Mexican immigrants and their families through bilateral training, research, and health promotion activities.