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Summarize the New CDC Rec's for Immunizations - Sep 07
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Meningitis. ALL adolescents age 11 to 18 should now be vaccinated...not just those in high-risk groups. More kids are eligible now that there's enough vaccine to go around.
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Who should now get Meningitis Vaccine (Sep 07 CDC)
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ALL Adolescents (11-18) SHOULD now be vaccinated; also, no change to CDC rec's for HI risk - 11-12 y/o's, freshman entering HS, and college freshman living in DORMS
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For Meningitis Vax, for adolescents, should Hi Risk pts only, or ALL be vax'd
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ALL patients, NOT just HI risk
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Why the Sep 07 change in CDC Rec's for Meningitis vax ?
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More kids are eligible now that there's enough Meningitis vax to go around - ALL 11-18 SHOULD be vax'd, NOT just HI risk
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Why is the vax called MCV4?
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MCV4 = Meningococcal conjugate vaccine quadrivalent
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What is the Brand name for the MCV4 vax now rec for all 11-18 y/o's at earliest opportunity?
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Menactra MCV4; meningococcal conjugate vaccine quadravalent
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Menactra is now recommended for vaccine any time of year; why is that good?
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Menacral can be given any time of year not just at the beginning of school yr; ** HELPs to avoid seasonal PEAK in vax demand
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Has the CDC rec for vax with Menactral changed? HI RISK =?
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No change in CDC Res (Sep07) for vax/hi risk; hi risk = 11-12 y/o's, unvax HS freshmen and college freshman living in dorms
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