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The PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, Immunization Program provided free, on-site, CME/CEU Immunization Update programs to practices in Pennsylvania from 1996 through August 2011. Three programs were available: Pediatric/adolescent Immunization Update, Adolescent Immunization Update, and Vaccine Safety. Immunization Skills Workshops were also offered (CME/CEU, free for participants) for medical assistants, nurses, and emergency preparedness volunteers. All were presented by PA AAP-trained physicians and nurses. To learn more, contact the PA AAP Immunization Program staff until August 31, 2011. Phone: (800) 375-5214 [PA only] or (484) 446-3004. Email: iep@paaap.org. |
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Health Alerts from the PA Department of Health provide up-to-the-minute bulletins on "breaking health issues" in PA Click here. For news and recommendations from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health Click Here. |
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EPIC Immunization Education Program Curriculum (8/26/2011) - click here.
Immunization Skills Workshop Slides or SERVPA Skills Workshop slides - contact syunghans@paaap.org
Vaccine Safety slides - contact syunghans@paaap.org
Adolescent Immunization Curriculum - contact syunghans@paaap.org
Free in Pennsyvlania - adolescent/teen immunization poster (16.5X23.5). Click here to see the English version. Click here to see the Spanish version. To order, email us at iep@paaap.org including your contact information and complete mailing address (no p.o. boxes), and desired number of English or Spanish posters.
Sample Vaccine Policy Statement for practices - click here. You can use or modify the statement to make clear your practice's support for immunization. The statement was developed by All Star Pediatrics in Lionville, PA.
January 2009 Pediatrics article debunking "Dr. Bob's" (Sears) immunization schedule - what is incorrect, misleading, and potentially harmful in it. Click here to see the article by Dr. Paul Offit and Charlotte Moser, BS. |
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