http://www.health.ri.gov/immunization/index.php Department of Health: Immunization - News en-us rihelp@egov.com The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has reported an outbreak of meningococcal disease in men who have sex with men (MSM). Healthcare providers are advised to administer meningococcal vaccine to MSM in Rhode Island if their travel (or travel plans) include visiting New York... Fri, 10 May 2013 14:02:04 GMT http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=ece9b1661b3bf3b864a6894d1&id=d6faeb8258 The availability of Pediarix will be limited for the next six months because of increased demand being experienced by the vaccine manufacturer. Between May and September, healthcare providers will need to supplement their vaccine supply with the individual vaccine components (DTaP-IPV-HepB). Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:56:53 GMT http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=ece9b1661b3bf3b864a6894d1&id=2b815f2b11 The 2012-2013 Influenza Reconciliation page has been activated for providers to close out the influenza season. When reconciling, please keep these important reminders in mind: (1) Practices should complete their final reports through the weekly influenza reporting system before completing the... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:54:53 GMT Boostrix will only be shipping in single dose vials until mid-July. The vaccine will not be available in pre-filled syringes before this date. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:53:56 GMT CDC published Updated Recommendations for Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (Tdap) in Pregnant Women — Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2012 in the February 22 issue of MMWR (pages 131-135). Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:56:49 GMT http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6207a4.htm