Immunization News

CDC Announces ACIP's Expanded Hepatitis A Vaccination Recommendation
July 08, 2020
As new tools and resources are available, we at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will share them with you in the form of a newsletter, such as this one. We hope you find this information useful in supporting your activities and as you communicate with others about the hepatitis A outbreaks.

Safe Administration of Vaccines during the COVID-19 Pandemic. New one-page guidance resource for providers available now by clicking here.
June 15, 2020

Latest Guidance on Routine Vaccinations during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Click here for updated information released June 8, 2020.

June 15, 2020

State Health Department and state chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics encourage parents to keep children up to date on vaccinations and routine wellness visits
June 02, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (LA AAP) are offering parents support and guidance during the uncertain and unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to keep their children healthy through routine vaccinations and wellness visits.

New Back-to-the-Office Campaign Toolkit now available from the American Academy of Pediatrics - Louisiana Chapter. Click here to access content (www.laaap.org/BTO)
May 11, 2020

Guidance on high-risk adults and routine vaccinations during the pandemic - click here for more information.
May 06, 2020

National Infant Immunization Week is April 25 - May 2, 2020. Click here for more information.
April 13, 2020

For Providers: Guidance on providing routine vaccinations during the COVID-19 Pandemic - click here to view 3/24/2020 memo.
March 24, 2020
Click here for Louisiana Office of Public Health - Immunization Program's guidance on the provision of routine vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Public health officials are monitoring the outbreak. Click here for more information.
March 12, 2020
Coronavirus in Louisiana. The CDC and the Louisiana Office of Public Health continue to closely monitor this outbreak. Click here for more information.

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.
February 05, 2020
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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