The Public Health Foundation (PHF) in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pleased to announce the availability of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 13th Edition or “The Pink Book” E-Book. This resource provides the most current, comprehensive, and credible information on vaccine-preventable diseases, and contains updated content on immunization and vaccine information for public health practitioners, healthcare providers, health educators, pharmacists, nurses, and others involved in administering vaccines. “The Pink Book E-Book” allows you, your staff, and others to have quick access to features such as keyword search and chapter links. Online schedules and sources can also be accessed directly through e-readers with internet access. Current, credible, and comprehensive, “The Pink Book E-Book” contains information on each vaccine-preventable disease and delivers immunization providers with the latest information on: Principles of vaccination General recommendations on immunization Vaccine safety Child/adult immunization schedules International vaccines/Foreign language terms Vaccination data and statistics The E-Book format contains all of the information and updates that are in the print version, including: · New vaccine administration chapter · New recommendations regarding selection of storage units and temperature monitoring tools · New recommendations for vaccine transport · Updated information on available influenza vaccine products · Use of Tdap in pregnancy · Use of Tdap in persons 65 years of age or older · Use of PCV13 and PPSV23 in adults with immunocompromising conditions · New licensure information for varicella-zoster immune globulin Contact [email protected] for more information. For more news and specials on immunization and vaccines visit the Pink Book's Facebook fan page

Developed by subject matter experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 14th Edition, "The Pink Book" contains current, credible, and comprehensive information on common vaccine-preventable diseases and provides those who administer immunizations with the latest information on:?Principles of vaccination?General best practice guidance on immunization?Immunization strategies for healthcare practices and providers?Child/adolescent/adult immunization schedules?Vaccination data and statisticsThe Pink Book, 14th Edition serves as an all-in-one reference guide of routine vaccines and includes a wealth of new and updated material Immunization providers can easily use and reference including:?New chapter on Herpes Zoster ?New vaccine administration guidelines?New system-level interventions to increase vaccinations?New recommendations regarding selection of storage and temperature monitoring tools?New vaccine deliveries and transport system recommendations including emergencies ?New HPV recommendations and vaccine products?New mumps surveillance and reporting guidance?Updated infection control procedures for vaccine administration?Updated "catch up" immunization schedules for children and adolescents?Updated recommendations for adult vaccines ?Updated information on available influenza vaccine products?Updated immunogenicity and vaccine effectiveness for Meningococcal?Updated statistics and graphics throughoutConsidered one of the greatest public health achievements, vaccines protect infants, children, adolescents, and adults from diseases. Because of high vaccine coverage levels in the United States, some diseases prevented by vaccines rarely occur here. However, with vaccine hesitancy on the rise and a disruption to routine immunizations caused by the pandemic, public health could be put at risk for disease outbreaks of mumps, measles, and varicella, meningitis, and pneumonia.

"The Pink Book 13th Edition" delivers immunization providers across sectors with information on: * Principles of Vaccination* General Recommendations on Immunization* Immunization Strategies for Healthcare Practices and Providers* Vaccine SafetyThe all new 13th Edition brings a change in format that makes it even easier for you and your staff to use and reference. Updates include:* New vaccine administration chapter* New recommendations regarding selection of storage units and temperature monitoring tools* New recommendations for vaccine transport* Updated information on available influenza vaccine products* Use of Tdap in pregnancy* Use of Tdap in persons 65 years of age or older* Use of PCV13 and PPSV23 in adults with immunocompromising conditions* New licensure information for varicella-zoster immune globulin

The Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, updated through 2013, provides current guidelines for those directly involved in surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases, especially personnel at the local health departments. For each of the vaccine-preventable diseases, this manual includes a chapter describing the importance of rapid case identification; the importance of surveillance; disease reduction goals; case definitions (including clinical description and case classifications); epidemiologically important data to be collected during case investigation; activities for enhancing surveillance; activities for case investigation; and activities for outbreak control. Other chapters include information on surveillance indicators; surveillance data analyses; reporting adverse events following vaccination; and enhancing surveillance. In addition, the manual includes a section reserved for insertion of state-specific guidance for VPD surveillance and extensive appendices. This manual was first developed in 1996 to provide general guidance to state and local health department personnel who are involved in surveillance activities for vaccine-preventable diseases. This manual answers commonly asked questions regarding the surveillance and reporting of vaccine-preventable diseases and provides information on enhancing existing surveillance systems.