Since then, the NMIC Steering Committee has been working with Cathy Kinney, a Systems Analysis expert and contractor, to begin the process of teasing apart the immunization process and gathering data on what we know is happening now and what we know works to improve immunization rates. The December 7th meeting offered an opportunity to engage the larger NMIC membership and tap their collective knowledge and expertise.

For the first part of the meeting, Anna Pentler gave a short presentation reviewing the NMIC’s activities and accomplishments. During the rest of the meeting, Cathy Kinney led the members through some small group

work to look at the current core processes of the immunization system, and examine the data to see where improvements could be made.

The good work that was accomplished at

the December meeting will continue through the monthly Steering Committee meetings.

Thanks to all who participated, and stay tuned for more developments in our Immunization Systems analysis.

NM Immunization Coalition News

Winter 2007 Volume 4, No. 4

Congratulations NMIC on First Five Years!By Anna PentlerNew Mexico Immunization Coalition

In this issue...

• Congratulations to NMIC on its Five Year Anniversary• Photo Gallery• Update on “Got Shots? Protect Tots” Immunization Week• Shot Briefs• Calendar of Events

Draft: Core Immunization Process

On December 7 the NMIC celebrated its 5th anniversary. Over 50 members participated in the meeting, which celebrated NMIC’s first five years

and started in-depth planning for the next five years.

Since the NMIC was founded five years ago, there have been many meetings, educational sessions, shot events, press conferences, newsletters and new immunizations. We have been working in many venues to improve New Mexico’s immunization coverage rate. It’s time to reassess our activities and progress.

In September, Margy Wienbar, co-chair for the NMIC, suggested a comprehensive systems analysis for NMIC.

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Honorary Chair:First Lady Barbara Richardson

Co-Chairs: Margy WienbarNorman White, MD

Executive Director:Anna Pentler, MPH, MBA

Participating Organizations:AARPAging and Long-Term Services DepartmentAlbuquerque Public SchoolsBlue Cross/Blue Shield of New MexicoBorder Health Office/BEC/NMSUCenters for Disease ControlDoña Ana Immunization CoalitionGlaxoSmithKline VaccinesGreater Albuquerque Immunization Network (GAIN)Indian Health ServiceLa Clinica de Familia Medical CenterLovelace Merck Vaccine DivisionMolina Healthcare, Inc.NM Academy of Family PhysiciansNM CYFDNM Department of HealthNM Immunization Advisory GroupNM Influenza Vaccine ConsortiumNM Human Services DepartmentNM Hospital and Health Systems NM Medical Review AssociationNM Medical Society/CPINM Nurses AssociationNM Pediatric SocietyNM Pharmaceutical AssociationNM Primary Care AssociationNM Public Health AssociationNM School Nurses AssociationNM State Department of EducationNM State PTAPresbyterian Health ServicesRotary Clubs of New Mexicosanofi pasteurSanta Fe Immunization CoalitionSierra County Immunization CoalitionUniversity of New Mexico, Health Sciences CenterVilla Therese Catholic ClinicVoices for ChildrenWyeth Vaccines

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NMICmembers

Photo galleryNMIC’s 5th Annual Celebration held on Friday, December 7 at the Albuquerque Marriott PyramidClockwise from top: Kokopelli room at NMIC meeting, Jacque Booth with Margy Wienbar, Anna Pentler with John Pieper, Hubert Allen and Tina Cutler, Gayle Kenny, Lance Chilton with Toni Berg.

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HIB Vaccine Recall

On December 13, Merck & Co. announced a voluntary recall of 10 lots of PedvaxHIB vaccine and 2 lots of COMVAX combination vaccine (see

below for lot numbers). The vaccine lots were recalled as a precautionary measure due to possible contamination. The affected doses were distributed starting in April 2007.

During standard evaluation of its manufacturing processes, Merck identified the presence of Bacillus cereus bacteria. No contamination has been found in sterility testing of the vaccine lots, but as it is possible that some contamination could have occurred, Merck is issuing this recall.

Children who received Hib vaccine from these lots do not need to be revaccinated. The potency of the vaccine is unaffected. If there were any contamination, it would not result in loss of potency, but may be a risk for skin irritation at the site of injection. To date, no skin infections have been reported to VAERS.

Providers with doses of PedvaxHIB or COMVAX from these lots should discontinue use and follow Merck’s instructions for returning the recalled vaccine. If you have VFC or non-VFC PedvaxHib or Comvax that has been recalled, please call Stericycle at 1-800-668-4391 and ask them to send you shipping labels and authorization forms to return your PedvaxHib and/or Comvax to them. Do not return vaccine to the Santa Fe DOH pharmacy.

CDC is working closely with sanofi pasteur, another

SHOT BRIEFS

Got Shots?Protect Tots!

Focus on influenza

Our first Got Shots week took place November 12-17. Forty-eight

providers took part statewide in 28 cities. Over five hundred children received almost 900 shots during the week. While some providers did not see many children, others

reported great success in immunizing kids especially against influenza. KRQE and KASA had advertisements for the Got Shots week, and had information on their websites linking to the NMIC website. Providers were given posters to help advertise the event and were given incentives to hand out to children getting immunizations.

The next “Got Shots? Protect Tots!” week will take place from February 11-16. Providers are encouraged to participate. Children younger than nine getting immunized against

influenza need two doses in the same season. This Got Shots week will provide a reminder to parents to bring children in for the second dose.

Providers, please send in your registration form to participate in the second statewide quarterly Got Shots event. The February event will include influenza and all other childhood vaccinations. Your clinic is encouraged to pick the dates and times you would like to participate.

Questions? Call Maggie June at 505-272-3032 or Eileen Goode at 505-855-6967.

manufacturer of Hib vaccine to make sure that there is adequate vaccine supply. DOH will be sending out updates on availability of replacement vaccine.

If you have questions, see “Q&As about Recall of Hib Vaccine” on CDC’s website: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/recalls/hib-recall-faqs-12-12-07.htm

Questions about medical and other issues related to this recall can be directed to Merck’s National Service Center at (800) 672-6372.

To access FDA information on the lots recalled, go to: http://www.fda.gov/cber/recalls/merckhib121107.htm

MMWR Interim Recommendations for use of Hib vaccine: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm56d1219a1.htm?s_cid=mm56d1219a1_e

Product description LOT # Expiration date PedvaxHIB® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0677U 11 January 2010 PedvaxHIB® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0820U 12 January 2010 PedvaxHIB® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0995U 16 January 2010 PedvaxHIB® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1164U 18 January 2010 PedvaxHIB® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0259U 17 October 2009 PedvaxHIB® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0435U 18 October 2009 PedvaxHIB® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0436U 19 October 2009 PedvaxHIB® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0437U 19 October 2009 PedvaxHIB® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0819U 09 January 2010 PedvaxHIB® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1167U 10 January 2010 COMVAX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0376U 05 January 2010 COMVAX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0377U 08 January 2010

January1/17 NMIC Steering Committee meeting, 2:30-4:30

February2/11-16 “Got Shots? Protect Tots!” statewide immunization event2/21 NMIC Steering Committee meeting, 2:30-4:30

March3/17-20 National Immunization Conference in Atlanta3/20 NMIC Steering Committee meeting, 2:30-4:30

April4/18 Provider Awards event4/19-26 National Infant Immunization Week4/21-26 Got Shots? Protect Tots!” statewide immunization event

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NM Immunization Coalition News ispublished quarterly. Please contact Maggie June at 505-272-3032 or via email at mjune@salud.unm.edu if you have any questions or have an item to submit for the newsletter.

Calendar of upcoming events

Systems Analysis expert Cathy Kinney with David Olarte and Ruby Bishop at NMIC’s Fifth

Anniversary Celebration.