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Immunization Schedules 2013: Expert Insights by Dr. H. Cody Meissner

Stay informed for your next patient with this detailed discussion by Dr. H. Cody Meissner on the changes to the 2013 Immunization Schedules, covering licensed vaccines in the U.S., routine childhood immunizations, Tdap administration during pregnancy, infant meningococcal vaccination, and more. Join the conversation on the latest recommendations and guidelines to enhance pediatric care. Disclaimer: Statements are opinion-based and not endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. No financial relationships with commercial products/providers discussed.

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Immunization Schedules 2013: Expert Insights by Dr. H. Cody Meissner

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  1. TM Prepared for your next patient. Discussion of Changes to the 2013 Immunization Schedules H. Cody Meissner, MD Floating Hospital for Children Tufts University School of Medicine

  2. Disclaimers • Statements and opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics. • I have no relevant financial relationships with the manufacturers of any commercial products and/or providers of commercial services discussed in this presentation. • I do not intend to discuss an unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device in the presentation.

  3. Licensed Vaccines in the United States Special settings: • Adenovirus • Anthrax • Herpes zoster (shingles) • Japanese encephalitis virus • Rabies • Typhoid • Vaccinia (smallpox) • Yellow fever Routine childhood use: • Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis • Haemophilusinfluenzae type b • Hepatitis A • Hepatitis B • Human papillomavirus • Influenza • Measles, mumps, rubella • Meningococcal • Pneumococcal • Poliomyelitis • Rotavirus • Varicella

  4. Note: The above recommendations must be read along with the footnotes on pages 6–8.

  5. Pertussis Deaths in the United States, 2000-2009

  6. Tdap and Pregnancy • Administer Tdap during each pregnancy, irrespective of previous Tdap history. • Optimal timing for Tdap is between 27 and 36 weeks gestation to maximize antibody transfer. • For women not previously vaccinated with Tdap, if Tdap not administered during pregnancy, administer Tdap immediately postpartum.

  7. Infant Meningococcal Vaccination • Infants at increased risk of meningococcal disease • Complement deficiency • Asplenia • Outbreaks due to vaccine serotype • Travel to endemic area • Infants not at increased risk of meningococcal disease • Vaccine not recommended for routine use

  8. Thank You Boston Floating Hospital, circa 1920

  9. For more information… On this topic and a host of other topics, visit www.pediatriccareonline.org. Pediatric Care Online is a convenient electronic resource for immediate expert help with virtually every pediatric clinical information need. Must-have resources are included in a comprehensive reference library and time-saving clinical tools.

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