2008 Immunization Schedule
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has updated the immunization schedules. Changes include a dose of pneumoccocal conjugate vaccine for healthy children aged 24-59 months who are incompletely immunized, increased age ranges for influenza vaccine, and preference for MCV4 over MPSV4 in high-risk children aged 2-10.

Childhood Schedule (Birth to 6 years old)
Adolescent Schedule (7 to 18 years old)
Catch-up Schedule (4 Months to 18 Years)

Posted on 1/29/2008--------------------------------------*

Kansas Immunization Registry Information (KSWebIZ)
The goal of the registry is to serve as a repository for complete, timely, and accurate immunization records. This Internet accessible system enables end users, to accurately assess a patient's immunization status. Utilizing this system will reduce the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases in all Kansans while improving their quality of life.

Posted on 6/25/2007--------------------------------------------------*

Call For Members Interested in Serving on the
KAAP Immunization Committee
Dr. Jo Ann Harris is the new chair and is excited to increase the committee activities. Dr. Harris hopes to establish a committee of 8-10 members. This committee meets quarterly (usually by conference call) with the opportunity to meet face-to-face at the Spring and Fall CME meetings. Immunization is a “hot topic” in Kansas for children, for adolescents, for parents and for pediatricians.

Dr. Harris is the new Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City and hopes you will… Make a Difference for Kansas Kids and Join this Committee! For more information: Call the KAAP office 913-780-5649 or email jharris7@kumc.edu.

Posted on 6/25/2007--------------------------------------------------*