Meningococcal Immunization

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Sanofi Pasteur Receives FDA Approval of Meningococcal Vaccine for ...  -  Oct 19, 2007
CNNMoney.com...for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in June 2007 calling for meningococcal immunization for all adolescents 11 years through 18 years of age.

Student health assured at SCC  -  Sep 11, 2007
Today's Sunbeam - NJ.com,By Robert Linnehan CARNEYS POINT TWP. Following the University of Pennsylvania's issuance of a public health notice after the death of one its students over

New Recs Expand Meningococcal Coverage  -  Aug 22, 2007
American Family PhysicianBy News Staff AAFP Board Chair Larry Fields, MD, of Flatwoods, Ky., this week approved a recommendation to further expand the routine use of quadrivalent

Study reveals gaps in vaccine financing for underinsured children  -  Aug 7, 2007
EurekAlert (press release),A national survey of state immunization program managers reveals gaps in coverage for the current vaccine financing system, suggesting that many

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Applauds CDC's ...  -  Jun 27, 2007
Earthtimes.orgThe vote to expand the CDC's previous meningococcal immunization recommendations took place during today's meeting of the ACIP in Atlanta, Ga.

US CDC panel advises wider use of meningitis jab  -  Jun 27, 2007
Reuters India,..."NFID supports ACIP's decision to broaden the age cohorts recommended for meningococcal immunization and believes these recommendations will help

Select adolescents at risk for missing meningococcal vaccination  -  Mar 30, 2007
AAP News (subscription)23 telebriefing on the importance of ensuring meningococcal immunization among those most at risk for the disease. Fifteen- to 18-year-olds have the highest

Low-cost HPV shot available  -  Apr 9, 2007
Paris News,Meningococcal immunization is recommended by most physicians and healthcare professionals for students 11-18 before entering college.

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