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North Carolina Immunization Branch The N.C. Immunization Branch promotes public health through the identification and elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases like polio, hepatitis B, measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, rubella (German measles), and mumps. In 2001, the Branch incorporated an adult education component into the program to raise awareness of the agelessness of immunizations. Hot Topics Measles 2013 Outbreak Information & Resources Measles Outbreak in North Carolina – Provider Update (PDF, 289 KB) (May 13) Attention! Memo Regarding Middle-East Respiratory Syndrom Coronavirus (MERS CoV) (PDF, 752 KB) (May 29) Attention! Cap color of IPOL® vials has changed. Click here for more information. (May 29) For providers: Coverage Criteria Updated (June 5) Upcoming Hurricane Season Memo (PDF, 76 KB) (May 28) Guidance for Vaccinating Children during the 2013 Pentacel®, Daptacel® and Pediarix Shortage Full Guide (PDF, 216 KB) (May 16) Guidance for Vaccinating Children during the 2013 Pentacel®, Daptacel® and Pediarix Shortage Quick Guide (PDF, 80 KB) (May 16) Important Information Regarding 2013-2014 Influenza Vaccine Availability (Mar. 18) Release of Stockpiled Flu Vaccine Announcement (Feb. 25) (PDF, 65 KB) 2012-13 Influenza Vaccine Expansion Order Form (PDF, 20 KB) CDC - Pertussis: Postexposure Antimicrobial Prophylaxis (PEP) Updated (Feb. 19) Preparing for a Site Visit Module (Feb. 5) Determining Eligibility for VFC Vaccines Flow Chart - LHDs (PDF, 19 KB) (Jan. 9) Determining Eligibility for VFC Vaccines Flow Chart - Private Providers (PDF, 20 KB) (Jan. 9) Coverage Criteria Changes Training Module (Dec. 14) NCIP Provider Education Requirements Memo (PDF, 63 KB) (Dec. 19) Need Continuing Education Credits? Check out the CDC's You Call the Shots Modules on Storage and Handling and Vaccines for Children. Need help locating immunization records? Click here for information on how to find them! Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report CDC Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Virus Key Points (PDF, 60 KB) (June 14) Flu Resources Flu Prevention Materials Order Form (PDF, 147 KB) Check out our NCIR Interactive Training Modules.	News and Events Registration Now Open! 2013 NC Immunization Conference July 31 - Aug. 2 Click here for more information and to register! June Edition of Vax Facts 2013 Immunization Schedules Available More News Videos The Importance of Immunization Protect Your Baby with Vaccinations Protect Yourself from Meningitis

North Carolina Immunization Branch

The N.C. Immunization Branch promotes public health through the identification and elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases like polio, hepatitis B, measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, rubella (German measles), and mumps. In 2001, the Branch incorporated an adult education component into the program to raise awareness of the agelessness of immunizations.