english book

erratum in Morbid and Mortality Weekly Report

Erratum in 2012 Immunization Schedules

Posted 3/2/12

February 2012

Not Too Late for Flu Vaccine

Posted 2/28/12

CDC website

AAP Publishes Revised Policy Statement on HPV Vaccine Recommendations

Posted 2/27/12

Pediatrics

catch-up immunization schedule

2012 Immunization Schedules Now Available!

Posted 2/1/12

Red Book Online

0 to 6 years of age

7 to 18 years of age

Haemophilus influenzae

2012 Immunization Schedules

Catch-up Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 4 Months Through 18 Years Who Start Late or Who Are More Than 1 Month Behind�United States, 2012

January 2012

Red Book Webinar: 2012 Immunization Schedule Recommendations

Posted 1/24/12

Red Book

2012 Immunization Schedule Recommendations

Red Book

Pediatrics

Review current guidance for HPV vaccine use in males
Discuss changes in meningococcal vaccine use for high risk as well as non-high risk children
Review changes in Tdap use in children 7 through 10 years of age, during pregnancy and in older adults
Summarize measles cases in 2011 and discuss the need for immunization of international travelers
Update influenza activity and vaccine use

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AAP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 1.0 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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This program is accredited for 1.0 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 1.0 contain pharmacology (Rx) content per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Continuing Education Guidelines.

December 2011

ACIP Recommends HPV Vaccine for Males

Posted 12/22/11

November 2011

Neurologic Conditions and Immunosuppression Increase Risk of Mortality from pH1N1

Posted 11/7/11

Staphylococcus aureus

Pediatrics Digest

Section 3, Pneumococcal Infections

October 2011

AAP Re-emphasizes Use of PCV13

Posted 10/21/11

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Review the immunization history of all children 14 through 59 months of age who come to the office for any reason to determine if they are eligible for the supplemental dose of PCV13. If they have not received the supplemental dose, they should be immunized with PCV13.
Use only PCV13 vaccine. Any use of PCV7 vaccine should be discontinued even if the vaccine has not yet expired.

Streptococcus pneumoniae

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September 2011

Hepatitis A Vaccine Recommended for Contacts of International Adoptees

Posted 9/27/11

Recommendations for Administering Hepatitis A Vaccine to Contacts of International Adoptees

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Section 3, Hepatitis A

AAP Updates Tdap Recommendations

Posted 9/27/11

Additional Recommendations for Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced-Content Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (Tdap)

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Section 3, Poliovirus Infections

AAP Updates Guidelines on Polio Vaccination

Posted 9/27/11

Poliovirus

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Use of Systemic and Topical Fluoroquinolones Expanded

Posted 9/27/11

The Use of Systemic and Topical Fluoroquinolones

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Section 4, Fluoroquinolones

Updated AAP Varicella Policy Statement

Posted 9/23/11

Prevention of Varicella: Update of Recommendations for Use of Quadrivalent and Monovalent Varicella Vaccines in Children

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Section 3, Varicella-Zoster Infections

AAP Early-Releases 2011-2012 Influenza Policy

Posted 9/2/11

Pediatrics

the influenza vaccine composition for the 2011–2012 season is unchanged from the 2010–2011 season
annual universal influenza immunization is indicated
a simplified dosing algorithm for administration of influenza vaccine to children 6 months through 8 years of age has been created
most children presumed to have egg allergy can safely receive influenza vaccine in the office without need for an allergy consultation
an intradermal trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine has been licensed for the 2011–2012 season for use in people 18 through 64 years of age.

Red Book Online Influenza Resource Page

www.aapredbook.org/flu

Links to the new AAP policy and other influenza-related AAP policies
Print-friendly PDFs of the 2 key new algorithms from the 2011-2012 policy
AAP implementation guidance, including coding, for the 2011-2012 influenza season
Educational opportunities from the AAP on influenza, including Red Book Webinars and PediaLink Hot Topics
Links to recent AAP News articles about influenza
Links to current ACIP/CDC recommendations and materials

The Red Book Online Influenza Resource Page is continually updated during the influenza season, so be sure to check it often.

Note: Some providers may have inquiries from parents about new wording in this year's 2011-2012 inactivated influenza vaccine VIS that states: “Young children who get inactivated flu vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) at the same time appear to be at increased risk for seizures caused by fever. Ask your doctor for more information.”

The latest AAP policy statement addresses this, in part, by stating, "On the basis of current data, prophylactic use of antipyretics in TIV-immunized children is not indicated, and current AAP and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for administration of TIV in this age group are unchanged. Febrile seizures can occur anytime a child has a fever, but the typical child who has a febrile seizure quickly and fully recovers."

More information is needed before any science-driven recommendation change can be made, so additional data will continue to be collected and analyzed this season. The AAP believes that ensuring both vaccines are given in a timely fashion outweighs any perceived benefit associated with giving them at separate times.

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August 2011

ACIP Recommendations for 2011�12 Influenza Season

Posted 8/23/11

ACIP report

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http://www.facebook.com/aapredbook

Red Book Now on Facebook!

Posted 8/11/11

Red Book

Red Book

July 2011

Correction to eAlert Message: Approval of New RotaTeq Label

Posted 7/26/11

Red Book Online

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Corrected message:

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Approval of New RotaTeq Label

Posted 7/22/11

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Label Change for Tamiflu for Oral Suspension

Posted 7/20/11

Concentration change from 12 mg/mL to 6 mg/mL; this lower concentration is less likely to become frothy when shaken, which will allow a more accurate measurement
Change in the measurements of the oral dosing device from milligrams to milliliters
Change to the dosing table to include a column for the volume (mL) based on the new 6 mg/mL concentration
Revised container labels and carton packaging
Revised compounding instructions for pharmacies to prepare a 6 mg/mL oral suspension from Tamiflu capsules in an emergency situation only if the commercially manufactured Tamiflu for oral suspension is unavailable

MedWatch

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Section 4, Antiviral Drugs

April 2011

Vaccine Safety Supplement

Posted 4/20/11

Pediatrics

Pediatrics eFirst Pages

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Section 1, Sources of Vaccine Information

Section 1, Informing Patients and Parents

Erratum for the 2009 Red Book

Posted 4/5/11

Red Book

Section 4, Drugs for Parasitic Infections

SCABIES

10% Crotamiton

should be changed from

Topically once/d PO x 2

Topically once/d x 2

Red Book

Red Book errata page

www.aapredbook.org/updates

Red Book errata

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Section 3, Scabies

Red Book Online Publishes New Update to Rabies Chapter

Posted 4/1/11

Red Book Online

Red Book

policy statement

related update

Red Book Online

Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Schedule�United States, 2010

Red Book Online Updates

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Section 3, Rabies

March 2011

Red Book Online Approved for Internet Point of Care CME

Posted 3/29/11

Red Book Online

Identify the clinical question that prompted your information search.
Initiate and store your results from searching content in Red Book Online.
Document the sources that were consulted once the search is complete.
List the expected application to practice in order to claim credit.

February 2011

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Posted 2/22/11

Bruesewitz v. Wyeth, Inc.

statement issued by the AAP

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Section 1, Vaccine Safety and Contraindications

Section 1, Reporting of Adverse Events

PCR Testing for Pertussis � Best Practices

Posted 2/18/11

CDC web site

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Human Papillomavirus Vaccines: Recommendations and Updates

January 2011

Recommended Changes for Tdap Vaccine UsePosted 1/11/11
The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases approved the following changes for the use of tetanus toxoid, reduced content diphtheria toxoid and pertussis antigen (Tdap) vaccine in children and adults that were recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Removal of a minimum interval between receipt of a tetanus- or diphtheria-toxoid-containing vaccine and Tdap when Tdap is otherwise indicated;
Administration of a single dose of Tdap to children 7 through 10 years of age with incomplete or unknown pertussis vaccine history;
Administration of a single dose of Tdap to persons 65 years of age or older who have or anticipate having close contact with an infant younger than 12 months of age (e.g., grandparents, child care providers, health care workers); and
Permission to administer a single dose of Tdap in place of Td to any person 65 years of age or older who has not received Tdap previously.

For additional information on these new recommendations, please see the article published in the January edition of AAP News.

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Section 3, Tetanus (Lockjaw)
Section 3, Diphtheria
Section 3, Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

New Recommendations for MCV4 UsePosted 1/6/11
The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases approved the two new modifications for the use of quadrivalent meningococcal vaccines (MCV4, Menactra, and Menveo) recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These new recommendations will affect the 2011 immunization schedule.

The first recommendation is the addition of a second dose (at least two months apart from the first) of MCV4 for immunocompromised children (complement deficiency, asplenia, HIV infection).

The second recommendation is the addition of a routine booster of MCV4 for adolescents at 16 years of age (i.e., vaccinate at 11 through 12 years followed by a booster at 16 years).

For additional information on these new recommendations, please see the article published in the January edition of AAP News.

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Section 3, Meningococcal Infections

Red Book

2012-04-13T17:30:00.001-07:00

^® Online News

Check the Red Book Online News page often for breaking news related to pediatric infectious diseases and immunizations, including new vaccine recommendations, vaccine or antiviral shortages, product recalls, disease outbreaks, travel notices, and more. Red Book Online subscribers can also access the full news archives.

March 2012

Red Book Webinar: Human Papillomavirus Vaccines - Recommendations and Updates

Posted 3/14/12

Red Book

erratum in Morbid and Mortality Weekly Report

Erratum in 2012 Immunization Schedules

Posted 3/2/12

February 2012

Not Too Late for Flu Vaccine

Posted 2/28/12

CDC website

AAP Publishes Revised Policy Statement on HPV Vaccine Recommendations

Posted 2/27/12

Pediatrics

catch-up immunization schedule

2012 Immunization Schedules Now Available!

Posted 2/1/12

Red Book Online

0 to 6 years of age

7 to 18 years of age

Haemophilus influenzae

2012 Immunization Schedules

Catch-up Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 4 Months Through 18 Years Who Start Late or Who Are More Than 1 Month Behind�United States, 2012

January 2012

Red Book Webinar: 2012 Immunization Schedule Recommendations

Posted 1/24/12

Red Book

2012 Immunization Schedule Recommendations

Red Book

Pediatrics

Review current guidance for HPV vaccine use in males
Discuss changes in meningococcal vaccine use for high risk as well as non-high risk children
Review changes in Tdap use in children 7 through 10 years of age, during pregnancy and in older adults
Summarize measles cases in 2011 and discuss the need for immunization of international travelers
Update influenza activity and vaccine use

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)

December 2011

ACIP Recommends HPV Vaccine for Males

Posted 12/22/11

November 2011

Neurologic Conditions and Immunosuppression Increase Risk of Mortality from pH1N1

Posted 11/7/11

Staphylococcus aureus

Pediatrics Digest

Section 3, Pneumococcal Infections

October 2011

AAP Re-emphasizes Use of PCV13

Posted 10/21/11

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Review the immunization history of all children 14 through 59 months of age who come to the office for any reason to determine if they are eligible for the supplemental dose of PCV13. If they have not received the supplemental dose, they should be immunized with PCV13.
Use only PCV13 vaccine. Any use of PCV7 vaccine should be discontinued even if the vaccine has not yet expired.

Streptococcus pneumoniae

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September 2011

Hepatitis A Vaccine Recommended for Contacts of International Adoptees

Posted 9/27/11

Recommendations for Administering Hepatitis A Vaccine to Contacts of International Adoptees

Go to Red Book text:

Section 3, Hepatitis A

AAP Updates Tdap Recommendations

Posted 9/27/11

Additional Recommendations for Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced-Content Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (Tdap)

Go to Red Book text:

Section 3, Poliovirus Infections

AAP Updates Guidelines on Polio Vaccination

Posted 9/27/11

Poliovirus

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Use of Systemic and Topical Fluoroquinolones Expanded

Posted 9/27/11

The Use of Systemic and Topical Fluoroquinolones

Go to Red Book text:

Section 4, Fluoroquinolones

Updated AAP Varicella Policy Statement

Posted 9/23/11

Prevention of Varicella: Update of Recommendations for Use of Quadrivalent and Monovalent Varicella Vaccines in Children

Go to Red Book text:

Section 3, Varicella-Zoster Infections

AAP Early-Releases 2011-2012 Influenza Policy

Posted 9/2/11

Pediatrics

the influenza vaccine composition for the 2011–2012 season is unchanged from the 2010–2011 season
annual universal influenza immunization is indicated
a simplified dosing algorithm for administration of influenza vaccine to children 6 months through 8 years of age has been created
most children presumed to have egg allergy can safely receive influenza vaccine in the office without need for an allergy consultation
an intradermal trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine has been licensed for the 2011–2012 season for use in people 18 through 64 years of age.

Red Book Online Influenza Resource Page

www.aapredbook.org/flu

Links to the new AAP policy and other influenza-related AAP policies
Print-friendly PDFs of the 2 key new algorithms from the 2011-2012 policy
AAP implementation guidance, including coding, for the 2011-2012 influenza season
Educational opportunities from the AAP on influenza, including Red Book Webinars and PediaLink Hot Topics
Links to recent AAP News articles about influenza
Links to current ACIP/CDC recommendations and materials

The Red Book Online Influenza Resource Page is continually updated during the influenza season, so be sure to check it often.

Go to Red Book text:

August 2011

ACIP Recommendations for 2011�12 Influenza Season

Posted 8/23/11

ACIP report

Go to Red Book text:

http://www.facebook.com/aapredbook

Red Book Now on Facebook!

Posted 8/11/11

Red Book

Red Book

July 2011

Correction to eAlert Message: Approval of New RotaTeq Label

Posted 7/26/11

Red Book Online

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Corrected message:

Go to Red Book text:

Approval of New RotaTeq Label

Posted 7/22/11

Go to Red Book text:

Label Change for Tamiflu for Oral Suspension

Posted 7/20/11

Concentration change from 12 mg/mL to 6 mg/mL; this lower concentration is less likely to become frothy when shaken, which will allow a more accurate measurement
Change in the measurements of the oral dosing device from milligrams to milliliters
Change to the dosing table to include a column for the volume (mL) based on the new 6 mg/mL concentration
Revised container labels and carton packaging
Revised compounding instructions for pharmacies to prepare a 6 mg/mL oral suspension from Tamiflu capsules in an emergency situation only if the commercially manufactured Tamiflu for oral suspension is unavailable

MedWatch

Go to Red Book text:

Section 4, Antiviral Drugs

April 2011

Vaccine Safety Supplement

Posted 4/20/11

Pediatrics

Pediatrics eFirst Pages

Go to Red Book text:

Section 1, Sources of Vaccine Information

Section 1, Informing Patients and Parents

Erratum for the 2009 Red Book

Posted 4/5/11

Red Book

Section 4, Drugs for Parasitic Infections

SCABIES

10% Crotamiton

should be changed from

Topically once/d PO x 2

Topically once/d x 2

Red Book

Red Book errata page

www.aapredbook.org/updates

Red Book errata

Go to Red Book text:

Section 3, Scabies

Red Book Online Publishes New Update to Rabies Chapter

Posted 4/1/11

Red Book Online

Red Book

policy statement

related update

Red Book Online

Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Schedule�United States, 2010

Red Book Online Updates

Go to Red Book text:

Section 3, Rabies

March 2011

Red Book Online Approved for Internet Point of Care CME

Posted 3/29/11

Red Book Online

Identify the clinical question that prompted your information search.
Initiate and store your results from searching content in Red Book Online.
Document the sources that were consulted once the search is complete.
List the expected application to practice in order to claim credit.

February 2011

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Posted 2/22/11

Bruesewitz v. Wyeth, Inc.

statement issued by the AAP

Go to Red Book text:

Section 1, Vaccine Safety and Contraindications

Section 1, Reporting of Adverse Events

PCR Testing for Pertussis � Best Practices

Posted 2/18/11

CDC web site

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