Maine Immunization Program
Provider Reference Manual
1. Childhood Immunization Schedule (publication date: January 2013)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/child/0-6yrs-schedule-pr.pdf
2. Adolescent Immunization Schedule (publication date: January 2013)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/child/7-18yrs-schedule-pr.pdf
3. Information for Health Care Professionals about Adolescent Vaccines (publication date: June 2013)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/downloads/hcp-factsheet.pdf
4. Catch up Immunization Schedule (publication date: January 2013)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/child/catchup-schedule-pr.pdf
5. Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization (publication date: February 2013)
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2010.pdf
6. Adult Immunization Schedule (publication date: January 2013)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-schedule.pdf
7. Vaccinations for Adults (publication date: August 2012)
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030.pdf
8. Do I need Vaccinations Today? (publication date: April 2013)
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4036.pdf
9. Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunizations (publication date: May 2013)
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2011.pdf
10. Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size (publication date: July 2012)
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3085.pdf
11. Injectable Vaccines by Route (Publication date: August 2009)
http://eziz.org/assets/docs/IMM-899.pdf
12. Tdap or DTaP (publication date: May 2013)
http://eziz.org/assets/docs/IMM-508.pdf
13. Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them (publication date: December 2012)
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3040.pdf
14. Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines (publication date: March 2012)
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3072a.pdf
15. Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines- Adults (publication date: March 2012)
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3072.pdf
16. Minimum Intervals Between Doses of Routinely Recommended Vaccines (publication date: February 2012)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/A/age-interval-table.pdf
17. It’s Federal Law! (publication date: May 3013)
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2027.pdf
18. Understanding How Vaccines Work (publication date: March 2012)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/patient-ed/conversations/downloads/vacsafe-understand-color-office.pdf
19. The Childhood Immunization Schedule (publication date: March 2012)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/patient-ed/conversations/downloads/vacsafe-child-immun-color-office.pdf
20. Talking with Parents about Vaccines for Infants (publication date: March 2012)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/patient-ed/conversations/downloads/talk-infants-color-office.pdf
21. Common Questions Parents Ask about Infant Immunizations (publication date: February 24,
2012)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niiw/ed-resources/downloads/f_provider-qa-color.pdf
22. Reliable Sources of Immunization Information: Where to find Answers (publication date: May
2011)
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4012.pdf
23. Clear Answers Smart Advice About Your Baby’s Shots (publication date: March 2012)
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2068.pdf
24. Decision to Not Vaccinate My Child (publication date: November 2011)
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4059.pdf
25. If You Choose to Not Vaccinate Your Child (publication date: October 2009)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/patient-ed/conversations/downloads/not-vacc-risks-bw-office.pdf
26. Notifiable Conditions List (publication date: April 4, 2008)
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/disease-reporting/index.shtml
27. Vaccine Storage Temperatures (publication date: October, 2012)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/C/vax-storage-temps.pdf
28. Vaccine Freezer Setup (publication date: December 2009)
http://www.eziz.org/assets/docs/IMM-966.pdf
29. Vaccine Refrigerator Setup (publication date: December 2009)
http://eziz.org/assets/docs/IMM-963.pdf
30. Easy Steps to Buy a Refrigerator or Freezer (publication date: August 2010)
http://eziz.org/assets/docs/IMM-940.pdf
31. Checklist for Safe Vaccine Storage and Handling (publication date: July 2011)
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3035.pdf
32. Vaccine Storage and Handling FAQ’s (publication date: April 2, 2009)
https://kids.phila.gov/Docs/Vacc_Storage_Handling_FAQs.pdf
33. Vaccine Manufacturer Contact Information (publication date: February 2012)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/c/manufact-qc.pdf
34. Transporting Refrigerated Vaccine (publication date: February 2010)
http://eziz.org/assets/docs/IMM-983.pdf
35. Strategies for Improving Immunization Rates (MIP in-house publication 2012 )
36. ARORA (MIP in-house publication 2012 )
37. Key Changes for Increasing Adult Immunizations (publication date: January 2011)
http://mmcs.afmc.org/HealthCareProfessionals/MedicaidQualityImprovement/QualityImprove mentInitiatives/AdultImmunization/AdultImmunizationStrategiesforSuccess.aspx
38. Frequently Asked VFC Questions (CDC publication date: February 2012) Link changed, information believed to be the same.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/awardees/questions/index.html
Maine Immunization Program
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