Influenza and pneumococcal immunizations for adults

Tools and resources for physicians and providers

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Current vaccination recommendations

Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule—United States, 2010 (MMWR, January 15, 2010)

Seasonal influenza vaccine

Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2010 (MMWR, August 6, 2010)

Vaccine Information Statement: Seasonal Shot 2010–11 (PDF, CDC, August 10, 2010)

Vaccine Information Statement: Nasal Spray 2010–11 (PDF, CDC, August 10, 2010)

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Pocket Information Guide for 2010–11 (Immunization Action Coalition, August 2010)

Fluzone high-dose vaccine

Licensure of a High-Dose Inactivated Influenza Vaccine for Persons Aged ≥ 65 Years (Fluzone High-Dose) and Guidance for Use—United States, 2010 (MMWR, April 30, 2010)

Pneumococcal vaccine

Prevention of Pneumococcal Disease: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (MMWR, April 4, 1997)

Vaccine Information Statement: Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PDF, CDC, October 6, 2009)

Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPSV): CDC Answers Your Questions (PDF, Immunization Action Coalition, September 2009)

Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination Pocket Guide (PDF, Immunization Action Coalition, August 2010)

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Standing orders: recommendations, form, policies, and procedures

Use of Standing Orders Programs to Increase Adult Vaccination Rates: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (MMWR, March 24, 2000)

Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Adults (PDF, Immunization Action Coalition, August 2010)

Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Vaccine to Adults (PDF, Immunization Action Coalition, February 2009)

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Poster

No flu shot? You might be a secret agent for the flu. (PDF, 2009)
For use in medical office waiting rooms and exam rooms.

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Links and resources

Adult Immunization Resources for Providers (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS], April 2010)

Health care worker influenza immunization resources

Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations (PDF, Immunization Action Coalition, October 2009)

Health Care Workers & Influenza (National Foundation for Infectious Diseases)

Pneumococcal immunization resources

Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention: Pneumococcal Disease (Oregon DHS)

Influenza immunization resources

Seasonal Influenza Information (CDC)

Oregon Public Health Flu Information (Oregon DHS)

Prevent Influenza Now! (National Influenza Vaccine Summit)

Flu Clinic Locator (American Lung Association)

Billing information

2009 Reminder for Roster Billing and Centralized Billing for Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations (PDF, MLN Matters Number: MM6539, CMS)

Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations: Medicare Part B Roster Billing Guide (PDF, Noridian Administrative Services, October 2009)

Noridian Administrative Services—partner of CMS in the administration of Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B in Oregon

Immunization-related organizations and websites

ALERT Immunization Information System (IIS)—Oregon’s statewide immunization database administered by Oregon DHS Immunization Program

The Community Guide: Vaccines—Provides evidence-based recommendations for programs and policies to promote population health; sponsored by the CDC

Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)—Provides vaccination information for healthcare professionals

Medicare Quality Improvement Community (MedQIC)—Supports Medicare providers in finding, using, and sharing quality improvement resources; now incorporated into the QualityNet website (type the word “pneumonia” or “influenza” in the search box to find related resources); sponsored by CMS

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)—Contains data on specific diseases as reported by state and territorial health departments and reports on infectious and chronic diseases, environmental hazards, natural or human-generated disasters, occupational diseases and injuries, and intentional and unintentional injuries; published by the CDC

National Network for Immunization Information (NNii)—Provides up-to-date, science-based information about vaccines and immunization to healthcare professionals, the media, and the public

Oregon Adult Immunization Coalition (OAIC)—a statewide network of health and community partners working to promote prevention and control of vaccine-preventable diseases through immunization of adults in Oregon and Southwest Washington

Oregon Immunization Program—Provides information, technical expertise, and resources to healthcare providers and the public; sponsored by Oregon DHS

Vaccines & Immunizations—Offers information on vaccine-related topics and a comprehensive list of resources; sponsored by the CDC

Vaccine Information for the Public and Health Professionals—Provides information about vaccine-preventable diseases; extension of the IAC