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ACIP Updates for Hep B, HPV

Posted on October 20, 2016 by kettlewelljm

On October 19, 2016, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) updated recommendations for hepatitis B and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines: Hepatitis B:  ACIP recommended that infants be immunized within 24 hours of birth and removed policy language allowing a … Continue reading →

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Hepatitis A in Hawaii

Posted on August 6, 2016 by kettlewelljm

Vaccine-preventable hepatitis A cases are being found in Hawaii.  Wash hands, and get vaccinated!  For the latest updates, go to http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/hepatitis-a-outbreak-2016/.

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Hawaii’s 2016 Immunization Champion

Posted on April 19, 2016 by kettlewelljm

Congratulations to Chelsea Tadena from Lanai Community Health Center for being named the CDC’s 2016 Childhood Immunization Champion for Hawaii!  We are so proud of the great work you have done to ensure that the keiki of Lanai stay healthy … Continue reading →

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