Immunizations
- Safe & Timely Immunizations Coalitions (STIC)
Developed by the Immunization Action Coalition, as a comprehensive resource guide of educational materials on Hepatitis B, Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations. Download STIC Guide [PDF, 6.5M] - CMS Initiatives On Adult Immunizations http://www.cms.hhs.gov/AdultImmunizations/05_CMS Initiatives.asp
CMS identified increasing influenza and pneumococcal immunizations in end stage renal disease (ESRD) facilities as an immunization "breakthrough" initiative in 2005. - CDC Guidelines for Vaccinating Kidney Dialysis Patients and Patients with ChronicKidney Disease www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/downloads/b_dialysis_guide.pdf
Summarized from Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) [Link to PDF, 297 KB] - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Web site includes information on vaccines and immunizations. It also provides an overview of National Immunization Awareness Month and why immunizations are important. There are also additional resources and information regarding meetings, conferences, training, and education. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam/default.htm - National Vaccine Program Office
The National Vaccine Program Office is responsible for coordinating the activities of the many federal agencies involved in vaccine and immunization activities.
http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/pandemics/index.html - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
Web site contains a guide for adults with chronic kidney failure or a kidney transplant and provides the reasons why vaccinations are needed and how the vaccinations work.
http://www.kidney.org/atoz/atozItem.cfm?id=122