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National Infant Immunization Week is April 25 - May 2, 2020. Click here for more information.
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For Providers: Guidance on providing routine vaccinations during the COVID-19 Pandemic - click here to view 3/24/2020 memo.
Click here for Louisiana Office of Public Health - Immunization Program's guidance on the provision of routine vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Public health officials are monitoring the outbreak. Click here for more information.
Coronavirus in Louisiana. The CDC and the Louisiana Office of Public Health continue to closely monitor this outbreak. Click here for more information.
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A mumps outbreak involving students was confirmed at LSU-Baton Rouge on 2/4/2020. Click here for general information on mumps and mumps vaccination.
A mumps outbreak was confirmed at the LSU-Baton Rouge campus by health officials on 2/4/2020. The Immunization Program has general information for students and parents on their website.
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LDH Blog: Pilot project puts heroic stamp on student immunization numbers
More than 2,500 flu vaccines were administered to students at 79 New Orleans-area schools in December in only four days.
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Strategies to Increase Flu Vaccination Coverage - 2019
Updated resource for providers made available by the Louisiana Immunization Program and the American Academy of Pediatrics - Louisiana Chapter.
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New Resource For Providers: Communicating the Benefits of Flu Vaccine
A one-page resource that provides information on communicating the benefits of influenza vaccine to patients.
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Immunization Schedule of Infants and Children (2019)
Current (2019) Louisiana Office of Public Health's Recommended Immunization Schedule of Infants and Children
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Vaccine Information Statements
Vaccine Information Statements provided by Immunization Action Coalition that are updated continuously.
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Immunization records now available online and free
With the beginning of school right around the corner, the Louisiana Department of Health is reminding residents that immunization records are available online, and at no cost, without the need to contact a healthcare provider at LA.MyIR.net.
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LDH issues vaccine guidance in response to Tropical Storm Barry, flooding
The Louisiana Department of Health advises that residents and those working with the public during and after Tropical Storm Barry consider vaccinations to protect against infectious diseases.