Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases and published by the Public Health Foundation, this edition provides updated immunization and vaccine information to public health practitioners, healthcare providers, health educators, pharmacists, nurses, and others involved in administering immunizations. Current, credible, and comprehensive, "The Pink Book" contains information on each vaccine-preventable disease and delivers immunization providers with the latest information on: Principles of vaccination General recommendations on immunization Vaccine safety Child/adult immunization schedules International vaccines/Foreign language terms Vaccination data and statistics The 13th Edition offers an easy-to-read format for immunization professionals to use and reference. Updates include: New vaccine administration guidelines New recommendations regarding selection of storage and temperature monitoring tools New recommendations for vaccine transport Updated information on available influenza vaccine products Use of Tdap in pregnancy Use of Tdap in persons 65 years of age or older Use of PCV13 and PPSV23 in adults with immunocompromising conditions New licensure information for varicella-zoster immune globulin