News & Events
Back-to-school vaccinations
Posted on August 16, 2010
Prue Salasky of the Daily Press wrote a good article that plainly lists what immunizations are required for children in Virginia. She covered what is needed for preschool through middle school and highlights the new requirements for the 2010 school year. PIV… Continue
New CDC Test to Detect Human Infections with the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus Authorized for Use by FDA
Posted on August 11, 2010
According to the CDC Online Newsroom, a test developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to diagnose human infections with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (formerly known as swine flu or pandemic H1N1 flu) was authorized for use today by the… Continue
2010–2011 CDC health-care providers chart to administer seasonal influenza vaccine doses for children available.
Posted on August 9, 2010
The CDC’s American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Infectious Diseases has developed an algorithm that health-care providers can use to determine whether to administer 1 or 2 doses of seasonal influenza vaccine to children aged 6 months-8 years. Thi… Continue
Special Events
Adolescent Immunizations in Virginia
PIV presents a state-wide program on adolescent vaccines to increase awareness and educate primary care and specialty physicians in Virginia.