New and noteworthy

BCMJ article

Immunization of those with no or inadequate immunization records and the role of serological testing – Recent BCMJ article provides further information for health professionals

Meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine

In September 2016, BC is introducing a meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine (Men-C-ACYW-135) program for grade 9 students to offer protection against meningococcal serotypes A, C, Y and W-135.   This vaccine will replace the booster dose of meningococcal C vaccine, currently offered in grade 6. 

• For further information please see the attached Ministry of Health announcement.
  
• Men-C-ACYW-135 Program Q & A
  

HPV vaccine

• Letter to health care providers: Expanded eligibility for HPV Vaccination
• Expanded eligibility for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for select male populations - Q&A for HCPs
• HPV immunization program expanded to vulnerable boys
• Health Canada Information Update (December 9th, 2015) - Gardasil vaccine safety studies show no new risks

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

• PCV13 Vaccine for HIV infected individuals

Vaccine storage and handling

• Vaccine Storage and Handling Quick Reference Guide

Immunization communication

These documents are developed to support immunization service providers in British Columbia. 

These documents contain supplementary information and should be used as a complement to the guidelines for the use of the vaccine contained in the Communicable Disease Control Manual, Chapter 2, Immunization. 

These documents are dated to indicate the date of production. New information that reaches the public domain after the production date of these documents is therefore not incorporated, and practitioners must take responsibility to ensure they have the most recent knowledge and are using the most recent guidelines relating to the situation with which they are dealing.

To access a select collection of archived Q&A click here.

Meningococcal 

• Men-C-ACYW-135 Program Q & A

PCV13

• PCV13 Vaccine for HIV infected individuals

Adverse events following immunization

• Powerpoint
• Video

Influenza vaccine

• 2016/17 seasonal influenza vaccine
• BC Influenza Prevention Policy: A discussion of the evidence
• NACI Influenza Statement
• BCMJ article on influenza vaccine safety in ​pregnancy
• How to administer live attenuated influenza vaccine 
  
  (FLUMIST®) 
  • Video
  • Poster

HPV vaccine

• Use of 9-valent HPV vaccine in the Grade 6 Immunization Program Q & A
• The HPV vaccine and why your kids should get it: Healthcare Triage (video).
• Information from the FDA and CDC on Gardasil® and its Safety
• Expanded HPV program for males
• Letter to health care providers: Expanded eligibility for HPV Vaccination
• Expanded eligibility for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for select male populations - Q&A for HCPs
• HPV immunization program expanded to vulnerable boys

MMRV vaccine

• ProQuad Q & A - 2014

INFANRIX vaccines

• Infanrix Q & A - April 2014

PHSA's Continuing Nursing Education sessions

• Talking about vaccines
• Adverse events following immunization
• A Better Immunization Experience 
• Rotavirus parental survey presentation