Immunization

• Hib Vaccine Schedule - Which Doses to Defer in a Vaccine Shortage - Jan. 27, 2009 (pdf)
• VFC Provider memo - Jan. 20, 2009 (pdf)
• Private Provider memo - Jan. 14, 2009 (pdf)

Merck & Co., Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall in the United States for certain lots of Hib (Haemophilus b Conjugate) vaccine. The following links contain more detailed information about this voluntary vaccine recall.

• Merck letter to providers (pdf)
• Information for Public Health Agencies and Healthcare Providers (pdf)
• Summary of CDC/FDA Conference Call December 12, 2007 (pdf)
  
• DHS Press Release December 13, 2007
  
• MMWR Notice to Readers - Includes interim recommendations - December 19, 2007 (pdf)
  
• Oregon School Immunization Requirements Information on a temporary suspension of Hib immunization requirements for schools