Prevention of Measles, Rubella, Congenital Rubella

Syndrome, and Mumps, 2013

Summary: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee

on Immunization Practices (ACIP) 

We are pleased to share the following MMWR publication with our immunization partners.  In the June 14, MMWR, 2013/62(RR04);1-34, CDC published Prevention of Measles, Rubella, Congenital Rubella Syndrome, and Mumps, 2013: Summary Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Dade County Medical Association/Florida Medical Association

2013 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION

KEY BILLS THAT PASSED

MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM (Supported) 
SB 1792 (Judiciary), sponsored by Senator Lee and Representative Gaetz, contains three important provisions designed to help improve Florida’s medical liability climate for Florida physicians....

Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) UPDATE

 Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (Gardasil)

The HPV vaccine information statement for Gardasil has recently been updated and is posted online at .....

Dear Physicians - The 2013 legislative session concluded on Friday, May 3, 2013. Of the nearly 1,850 bills filed, only 286 of them passed....

Dear Physicians – Please read this important message from the Florida Department of Health.  Patricia

World Meningitis Day - 24 April 2013

World Meningitis Day is held every year on April 24th to raise the global profile of meningitis, emphasize the importance of vaccination, and provide support for those dealing with the consequences of the disease.  This year’s event will mark the fifth anniversary of World Meningitis Day with the focus to promote the important role of vaccinations in preventing the most deadly forms of the disease....

The Dade County Medical Association is proud to announce a special benefit program for member physicians. 

Members of the DCMA are eligible for up to a 25% discount on an individual guaranteed issue disability product. 

The product features are listed below.

Updated Recommendations for Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (Tdap) in Pregnant Women
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2012

The Immunization Program is pleased to share the following ACIP Recommendation with our immunization partners.  On February 22, 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Updated Recommendations for ......

Dear Physicians – Following is an article from today’s The New York Times advising that the Obama administration has said states can cut Medicaid payments to many doctors and other health care providers to hold down costs.  This will be a major issue if this comes up during the 2013 session of the Florida Legislature.  DCMA leadership, specifically the Key Contact Physician program, stands ready to meet with Miami-Dade County legislators to vehemently oppose any cut in Medicaid payments.  Patricia

February 12, 2013

Important: Supply Delays for Pentacel Vaccine Update

The Immunization Program wants to update all immunization providers about the following vaccine supply information.