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Prevention of
Hepatitis A
Through Active or Passive Immunization
These are the official CDC recommendations
for Hepatitis A vaccination. American Academy of
Pediatrics recommendations are expected to be
released shortly.
Limited
Supply
of Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine,
Recommendation to Defer Vaccination of Persons
Aged 11-12 Years Sanofi Pasteur currently
anticipates that MCV4 demand will outpace supply at
least through summer 2006. Therefore, CDC
recommends that providers continue to vaccinate
adolescents at high school entry who have not
previously received MCV4 and college freshmen living
in dormitories, but defer vaccination of persons aged
11--12 years until the supply improves.
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For the 13th consecutive year, the American
Academy of Pediatrics is offering pediatricians an
opportunity to put their ideas into action by taking
advantage of the funding available through the
CATCH Program. The CATCH mission and the focus of
the Planning Funds grants are to enable pediatricians
to plan innovative community-based child health
initiatives that increase access to medical homes or
specific health services not otherwise available. A
pediatrician or pediatric resident must lead the
project and be involved in the proposal development
and project activities.
CATCH Planning Funds grants are awarded in
amounts from $2,500 to $10,000 on a competitive
basis for planning activities such as needs
assessments and community asset mapping,
feasibility studies, community coalition/collaboration
meetings, focus groups, and development of grant
proposals for project implementation after the
planning phase is complete. Priority is given to
projects that will be serving communities with the
greatest health disparities. For
more information or to apply.
CATCH Resident Funds grants are limited to
a maximum of $3,000. Resident grant projects must
include planning activities, but also may include some
implementation activities. A pediatric resident must
lead the project and be involved in the proposal
development and project activities. More
information and an online application.
The deadline for submission is July 14. Note:
Applications will be available online only.
Join more than 750 pediatricians who, through their
CATCH projects, have learned that local child health
problems can be solved locally, often using local
resources.
One pediatrician can make a difference!
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May 2006
April 2006
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As summer is approaching, remember that drowning is
the leading cause of death among Orange County
children age 1-4 years. Last year there were 8
toddler drowning deaths and 16 near drownings in
Orange County. National data reveals 280 children
less than age 5 years drown and an estimated 2,100
are treated in emergency departments each year.
Most occur in residential swimming pools. For about
70% of the deaths, the child was last seen in or
nearby the house.
While adult supervision is essential to prevent
drowning, inevitable lapses in supervision render this
strategy insufficient alone. Therefore, the best
prevention strategy is a barrier ñ a 4-sided fence, at
least 4 feet high.
Remind parents and child care providers:
Swimming lessons for toddlers is not a drowning
prevention strategy. See our web
site for parent materials and
poster. We can also provide posters and parent
materials for our office. Contact Annelee Gallegos at
714 971-0695.
The Consumer Product Safety
Commission
reported
an increase in drowning deaths in portable/inflatable
pools. The same drowning prevention strategies
should be recommended for these pools. It is
preferable to empty them after each time they are
used.
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Quarterly Dinner Meeting: June 20, 2006
Pediatric Oral Health for Primary Care Providers Read on...... Quarterly BREAKFAST Meeting: September
9, 2006
A Practical and Powerful Program of Positive Parenting for Pediatric Practitioners Robert Sege, M.D. and Karen Miller, M.D. WATCH FOR FURTHER DETAILS - SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST MEETING Current Advances in Pediatrics: October 20-
22, 2006
28th Annual Las Vegas Seminar - Pediatric Update:
November 16-19, 2006
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Deborah Monfea
California Chapter 4, American Academy of Pediatrics
email:
ca4aap@sbcglobal.net
phone:
714/971-0695
website:
http://www.aapca4.org
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