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Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseFriday, January 11, 2008Contact: CDC Division of Media Relations404-639-3286Health Groups Release 2008 Immunization SchedulesChildren and Adolescents now Protected Against More Diseases than EverBefore Updated immunization recommendations for childhood influenza and adolescent meningococcal vaccinations are included in the 2008 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules released jointly today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians(AAFP). Continue reading “Health Groups Release 2008 Immunization Schedules”

Recent news of whooping cough in teens in Ohio has caused concern and questions about the adequate immunization of our school aged children for this disease. Please find the “Questions and Answers for Parents about Pre-Teen Vaccines“. You may also contact 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information.

With the recent media coverage regarding  MRSA and CA-MRSA, the Ohio Department of Health has printed the following information for community education. If you have any questions about you or your children or other families concerning MRSA, please contact your physician.
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