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VAERS Bibliography - December 2004

  1. Antiviral Drugs for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Influenza.   Med Lett Drugs Ther. 46 (1194): 85-87; October 25, 2004.

  2. Influenza Vaccination and Self-Reported Reasons for Not Receiving Influenza Vaccination Among Medicare Beneficiaries Aged > or =65 Years--United States, 1991-2002.   MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 53 (43): 1012-1015; November 5, 2004.

  3. Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Coverage Among Persons Aged > or =65 Years and Persons Aged 18-64 Years With Diabetes or Asthma--United States, 2003.   MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 53 (43): 1007-1012; November 5, 2004.

  4. ACOG Committee Opinion Number 305, November 2004. Influenza Vaccination and Treatment During Pregnancy.   Obstet Gynecol. 104 (5 Pt 1): 1125-1126; November, 2004.

  5. [A Virological Description of Serous Meningitis in Children Immunized With Vaccine Against Epidemic Parotitis].   Vopr Virusol. 49 (5): 28-32; September, 2004.

  6. [Total Immunization of Children Against Influenza Decreases Morbidity in a Number of Diseases Among Elderly Persons During Influenza Epidemic].   Zh Mikrobiol Epidemiol Immunobiol. 5: 62-67; September, 2004.

  7. Ackermann, D.; Chapman, S.; Leask, J.  Media Coverage of Anthrax Vaccination Refusal by Australian Defence Force Personnel.    Vaccine. 23 (3): 411-417; December 2, 2004.

  8. Allsup, S.; Haycox, A.; Regan, M.; Gosney, M.  Is Influenza Vaccination Cost Effective for Healthy People Between Ages 65 and 74 Years? A Randomised Controlled Trial.   Vaccine.  23 (5): 639-645; December 16, 2004.

  9. Altinkaynak, S.; Ertekin, V.; Guraksin, A.; Kilic, A.   Effect of Several Sociodemographic Factors on Measles Immunization in Children of Eastern Turkey.   Public Health. 118 (8): 565-569; December, 2004.

  10. Andrews, R. M.; Counahan, M. L.; Hogg, G. G.; McIntyre, P. B.  Effectiveness of a Publicly Funded Pneumococcal Vaccination Program Against Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Among the Elderly in Victoria, Australia.   Vaccine.  23 (2): 132-138; November 25, 2004.

  11. Arya, S. C.; Agarwal, N.  Rubella Immunity and Immunization of Male Hospital Personnel.   J Hosp Infect. 58 (4): 306-307; December, 2004.

  12. Balicer, R. D.; Huerta, M.; Grotto, I.  [Vaccination Policy in the IDF--Past, Present and Future].   Harefuah. 143 (8): 609-13, 620; August, 2004.

  13. Barale, A.; Malaspina, S.; Rivetti, D.; Demicheli, V.; Moiraghi, R. A.  [Patient's Satisfaction Survey About the Quality of Immunization Services].   Ann Ig. 16 (1-2): 179-186; January, 2004.

  14. Barwick, R.  History of Thymoma and Yellow Fever Vaccination.   Lancet. 364 (9438): 936; September 11, 2004.

  15. Belshe, R. B.; Newman, F. K.; Cannon, J.; Duane, C.; Treanor, J.; Van Hoecke, C.; Howe, B. J.; Dubin, G.  Serum Antibody Responses After Intradermal Vaccination Against Influenza.   N Engl J Med. 351 (22): 2286-2294; November 25, 2004.

  16. Bertley, F. M.; Ibrahim, S. A.; Libman, M.; Ward, B. J.  Measles Vaccination in the Presence of Maternal Antibodies Primes for a Balanced Humoral and Cellular Response to Revaccination.   Vaccine. 23 (4): 444-449; December 9, 2004.

  17. 17. Brandao, A. P.; Oliveira, T. C.; Brandileone, M. C.; Goncalves, J. E.; Yara, T. I.; Simonsen, V.  Persistence of Antibody Response to Pneumococcal Capsular Polysaccharides in Vaccinated Long Term-Care Residents in Brazil.   Vaccine. 23 (6): 762-768; November 16, 2004.

  18. Bricks, L. F.; Mendes, C. M.; Lucarevschi, B. R.; Oplustil, C. P.; Zanella, R. C.; Bori, A.; Bertoli, C. J.  Oropharyngeal Colonization by Haemophilus Influenzae in Healthy Children From Taubate (Sao Paulo), Prior to the Haemophilus Influenzae Type b Vaccination Program in Brazil.   Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 59 (5): 236-243; November 16, 2004.

  19. Bryant, K. A.; Stover, B.; Cain, L.; Levine, G. L.; Siegel, J.; Jarvis, W. R.  Improving Influenza Immunization Rates Among Healthcare Workers Caring for High-Risk Pediatric Patients.   Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol.  25 (11): 912-917; November, 2004.

  20. Bueving, H. J.; Bernsen, R. M.; de Jongste, J. C.; Suijlekom-Smit, L. W.; Rimmelzwaan, G. F.; Osterhaus, A. D.; Rutten-van Molken, M. P.; Thomas, S.; van der Wouden, J. C.  Does Influenza Vaccination Exacerbate Asthma in Children?   Vaccine. 23 (1): 91-96; November 15, 2004.

  21. Bundt, T. S.; Hu, H. M.  National Examination of Compliance Predictors and the Immunization Status of Children: Precursor to a Developmental Model for Health Systems.   Mil Med. 169 (10): 795-803; October, 2004.

  22. Chernesky, M.; O'neill, D.; Pickard, L.; Castriciano, S.; Kraftcheck, D.; Sellors, J.; McLean, D.; Flett, N.; Mahony, J.  Immunogenicity and Adverse Reactions of Influenza Vaccination in Elderly Patients Given Acetaminophen or Placebo.   Clin Diagn Virol. 1 (2): 129-136; November 30, 2004.

  23. Cheuvart, B.; Burgess, M.; Zepp, F.; Mertsola, J.; Wolter, J.; Schuerman, L.  Anti-Diphtheria Antibody Seroprotection Rates Are Similar 10 Years After Vaccination With DTpa or DTPa Using a Mathematical Model.   Vaccine. 23 (3): 336-342; December 2, 2004.

  24. Cohen, J.  Vaccine Policy. Immunizing Kids Against Flu May Prevent Deaths Among the Elderly.   Science. 306 (5699): 1123; November 12, 2004.

  25. Cooper, C. L.; Davis, H.; Cameron, D. W.  Influenza Vaccination With 1/10th the Full Dose.   N Engl J Med. 351 (22): 2339-2340; November 25, 2004.

  26. Cortesi, E.; Briani, S.  [Health-Care Workers Vaccination Coverage: Such a Long Way to Run].   Ann Ig. 16 (5): 633-638; September, 2004.

  27. Coyle, C. M.; Currie, B. P.  Improving the Rates of Inpatient Pneumococcal Vaccination: Impact of Standing Orders Versus Computerized Reminders to Physicians.   Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 25 (11): 904-907; November, 2004.

  28. D'Heilly, S. J.; Nichol, K. L.  Work-Site-Based Influenza Vaccination in Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Settings.   Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 25 (11): 941-945; November, 2004.

  29. Das, P.  Fragile Lives-Immunization at Risk.   Lancet Infect Dis. 4 (12): 789; December, 2004.

  30. de la, H. F.; Higuera, A. B.; Di Fabio, J. L.; Luna, M.; Naranjo, A. G.; de, lL; Pastor, D.; Hall, A. J.  Effectiveness of Haemophilus Influenzae Type b Vaccination Against Bacterial Pneumonia in Colombia.   Vaccine. 23 (1): 36-42; November 15, 2004.

  31. De Serres, G.; Skowronski, D. M.; Guay, M.; Rochette, L.; Jacobsen, K.; Fuller, T.; Duval, B.  Recurrence Risk of Oculorespiratory Syndrome After Influenza Vaccination: Randomized Controlled Trial of Previously Affected Persons.   Arch Intern Med. 164 (20): 2266-2272; November 8, 2004.

  32. De Wals, P.; Deceuninck, G.; Boulianne, N.; De Serres, G.  Effectiveness of a Mass Immunization Campaign Using Serogroup C Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine.   JAMA. 292 (20): 2491-2494; November 24, 2004.

  33. Dean, H. J.; Chen, D.  Epidermal Powder Immunization Against Influenza.   Vaccine. 23 (5): 681-686; December 16, 2004.

  34. Dexter, P. R.; Perkins, S. M.; Maharry, K. S.; Jones, K.; McDonald, C. J.  Inpatient Computer-Based Standing Orders Vs Physician Reminders to Increase Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates: a Randomized Trial.   JAMA. 292 (19): 2366-2371; November 17, 2004.

  35. Dyer, O.  US Judge Halts Compulsory Anthrax Vaccination for Soldiers.   BMJ.  329 (7474): 1062; November 6, 2004.

  36. Fillmore, G. L.; Ward, T. P.; Bower, K. S.; Dudenhoefer, E. J.; Grabenstein, J. D.; Berry, G. K.; Madigan, W. P.  Ocular Complications in the Department of Defense Smallpox Vaccination Program.   Ophthalmology. 111 (11): 2086-2093; November, 2004.

  37. Fitzner, J.; Coulibaly, D.; Ekra, K. D.; Claude, Y. J.; Loukou, Y. G.; Odehouri, K. P.; Coulombier, D.  Safety of the Yellow Fever Vaccine During the September 2001 Mass Vaccination Campaign in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.   Vaccine. 23 (2): 156-162; November 25, 2004.

  38. Frederiksen, M. S.; Tofte, H.  Immunisation With Aluminium-Containing Vaccine of a Child With Itching Nodule Following Previous Vaccination.   Vaccine. 23 (1): 1-2; November 15, 2004.

  39. Frosch, M.  New Vaccination Strategies.   Int J Med Microbiol. 294 (5): 267; October, 2004.

  40. Garcia, dC; Arrazola Martinez, M. P.; de, J. P.; Sanz Gallardo, M. I.; Jaen, H. F.; Lago, L. E.  [Influenza Vaccination in Healthcare Workers. Strategies to Achieve Compliance in a General Hospital.].   Med Clin (Barc.). 123 (14): 532-534; October 23, 2004.

  41. Gigli, L.; Graziano, M.; Manetta, G.; Palombino, R.  [Measles in the Local Health Unit Naples 4: Vaccination Coverage, Epidemic 2001-2002 and Prevention Strategies].   Ann Ig. 16 (5): 627-632; September, 2004.

  42. Goldstein, A. O.; Kincade, J. E.; Gamble, G.; Bearman, R. S.  Policies and Practices for Improving Influenza Immunization Rates Among Healthcare Workers.   Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 25 (11): 908-911; November, 2004.

  43. Greci, L. S.; Katz, D. L.; Jekel, J.  Vaccinations in Pneumonia (VIP): Pneumococcal and Influenza Vaccination Patterns Among Patients Hospitalized for Pneumonia.   Prev Med.  40 (4): 384-388; April, 2005.

  44. Guthrie, T.; Hobbs, C. G.; Davenport, V.; Horton, R. E.; Heyderman, R. S.; Williams, N. A.  Parenteral Influenza Vaccination Influences Mucosal and Systemic T Cell-Mediated Immunity in Healthy Adults.   J Infect Dis. 190 (11): 1927-1935; December 1, 2004.

  45. Haber, P.; DeStefano, F.; Angulo, F. J.; Iskander, J.; Shadomy, S. V.; Weintraub, E.; Chen, R. T.  Guillain-Barre Syndrome Following Influenza Vaccination.   JAMA. 292 (20): 2478-2481; November 24, 2004.

  46. Hak, E.; Bonten, M. J.  MMR Vaccination and Febrile Seizures.   JAMA. 292 (17): 2083-2084; November 3, 2004.

  47. Hasan, A. S.; Malik, A.; Shukla, I.; Malik, M. A.  Antibody Levels Against Polioviruses in Children Following Pulse Polio Immunization Program.   Indian Pediatr.  41 (10): 1040-1044; November 4, 2004.

  48. Howard, D. H.; Roy, K.  Private Care and Public Health: Do Vaccination and Prenatal Care Rates Differ Between Users of Private Versus Public Sector Care in India?   Health Serv Res.  39 (6 Pt 2): 2013-2026; December, 2004.

  49. Hunter, D.; Zoutman, D.; Whitehead, J.; Hutchings, J.; MacDonald, K.  Health Effects of Anthrax Vaccination in the Canadian Forces.   Mil Med. 169 (10): 833-838; October, 2004.

  50. La Montagne, J. R.; Fauci, A. S.  Intradermal Influenza Vaccination--Can Less Be More?   N Engl J Med. 351 (22): 2330-2332; November 25, 2004.

  51. LaVela, S. L.; Smith, B.; Weaver, F. M.; Legro, M. W.; Goldstein, B.; Nichol, K.  Attitudes and Practices Regarding Influenza Vaccination Among Healthcare Workers Providing Services to Individuals With Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders.   Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol.  25 (11): 933-940; November, 2004.

  52. LaVela, S. L.; Legro, M. W.; Weaver, F. M.; Smith, B.  Staff Influenza Vaccination: Lessons Learned.   SCI Nurs. 21 (3): 153-157; 2004.

  53. Loeb, M.; Stevenson, K. B.  Pneumococcal Immunization in Older Adults: Implications for the Long-Term-Care Setting.   Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol.  25 (11): 985-994; November, 2004.

  54. Lu, L.; Jin, S. G.; Yu, J. J.; Ze, W. Y.; Ling, L. Y.; Wang, S. L.; Su, H.; Yan, B.; Liu, H.; Song, Q. F.  [Study on the Cost of Expanded Programme on Immunization in Areas With Different Economic Levels].   Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi.  25 (8): 684-687; August, 2004.

  55. McCall, B. J.; Davison, R. P.; Nissen, M. D.; Nourse, C. B.  Pertussis Vaccination for New Parents?   Med J Aust.  181 (10): 578; November 15, 2004.

  56. McIntyre, P. B.; Turnbull, F. M.; Egan, A. M.; Burgess, M. A.; Wolter, J. M.; Schuerman, L. M.  High Levels of Antibody in Adults Three Years After Vaccination With a Reduced Antigen Content Diphtheria-Tetanus-Acellular Pertussis Vaccine.   Vaccine.  23 (3): 380-385; December 2, 2004.

  57. Molloy, E. S.; Powell, F. C.; Doran, M. F.; Ryan, J. G.; Mulligan, N. J.; McCarthy, C. J.; Keogan, M. T.; McCarthy, G. M.  An Unusual Case of Behcet's Syndrome: Triggered by Typhoid Vaccination?   Clin Exp Rheumatol.  22 (4 Suppl 34): S71-S74; July, 2004.

  58. Mor, M.; Harel, L.; Kahan, E.; Amir, J.  Efficacy of Postexposure Immunization With Live Attenuated Varicella Vaccine in the Household Setting-a Pilot Study.   Vaccine. 23 (3): 325-328; November 9, 2004.

  59. Mormile, R.; D'Alterio, V.; Treccagnoli, G.; Sorrentino, P.  Henoch-Schonlein Purpura With Antiphospholipid Antibodies After Influenza Vaccination: How Fearful Is It in Children?   Vaccine.  23 (5): 567-568; December 16, 2004.

  60. Moynihan, J. A.; Larson, M. R.; Treanor, J.; Duberstein, P. R.; Power, A.; Shore, B.; Ader, R.  Psychosocial Factors and the Response to Influenza Vaccination in Older Adults.   Psychosom Med.  66 (6): 950-953; November, 2004.

  61. Obaro, S. K.; Deubzer, H. E.; Newman, V. O.; Adegbola, R. A.; Greenwood, B. M.; Henderson, D. C.  Serotype-Specific Pneumococcal Antibodies in Breast Milk of Gambian Women Immunized With a Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine During Pregnancy.   Pediatr Infect Dis.  23 (11): 1023-1029; November, 2004.

  62. Pappano, D.; Humiston, S.; Goepp, J.  Efficacy of a Pediatric Emergency Department-Based Influenza Vaccination Program.   Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 158 (11): 1077-1083; November, 2004.

  63. Parry, M. F.; Grant, B.; Iton, A.; Parry, P. D.; Baranowsky, D.  Influenza Vaccination: a Collaborative Effort to Improve the Health of the Community.   Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol.  25 (11): 929-932; November, 2004.

  64. Pelton, S. I.; Loughlin, A. M.; Marchant, C. D.  Seven Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Immunization in Two Boston Communities: Changes in Serotypes and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Among Streptococcus Pneumoniae Isolates.   Pediatr Infect Dis J.  23 (11): 1015-1022; November, 2004.

  65. Pena-Rey, I.; Perez-Farinos, N.; Sarria-Santamera, A.  Factors Associated With Influenza Vaccination Among Elderly Spanish Women.   Public Health.  118 (8): 582-587; December, 2004.

  66. Posthouwer, D.; Voorbij, H. A.; Grobbee, D. E.; Numans, M. E.; van der Bom, J. G.  Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination As a Model to Assess C-Reactive Protein Response to Mild Inflammation.   Vaccine. 23 (3): 362-365; December 2, 2004.

  67. Rendi-Wagner, P.; Kundi, M.; Zent, O.; Banzhoff, A.; Jaehnig, P.; Stemberger, R.; Dvorak, G.; Grumbeck, E.; Laaber, B.; Kollaritsch, H.  Immunogenicity and Safety of a Booster Vaccination Against Tick-Borne Encephalitis More Than 3 Years Following the Last Immunisation.   Vaccine. 23 (4): 427-434; December 9, 2004.

  68. Russell, M.; Pool, V.; Kelso, J. M.; Tomazic-Jezic, V. J.  Vaccination of Persons Allergic to Latex: a Review of Safety Data in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).   Vaccine. 23 (5): 664-667; December 16, 2004. VAERS

  69. Salerno-Goncalves, R.; Fernandez-Vina, M.; Lewinsohn, D. M.; Sztein, M. B.  Identification of a Human HLA-E-Restricted CD8+ T Cell Subset in Volunteers Immunized With Salmonella Enterica Serovar Typhi Strain Ty21a Typhoid Vaccine.   J Immunol. 173 (9): 5852-5862; November 1, 2004.

  70. Sambamoorthi, U.; Findley, P. A.  Who Are the Elderly Who Never Receive Influenza Immunization?   Prev Med. 40 (4): 469-478; April, 2005.

  71. Sartor, C.; Tissot-Dupont, H.; Zandotti, C.; Martin, F.; Roques, P.; Drancourt, M.  Use of a Mobile Cart Influenza Program for Vaccination of Hospital Employees.   Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol.  25 (11): 918-922; November, 2004.

  72. Schetgen, M.  [General Practitioners and Vaccination Coverage].   Rev Med Brux. 25 (4): A209-A211; September, 2004.

  73. Schlenker, T.  Anti-Vaccinationists and Their Impact on Vaccination Coverage in Wisconsin.   WMJ.  103 (5): 79-83; 2004.

  74. Senterre, J.  [Varicella Vaccination].   Rev Med Brux.  25 (4): A223-A226; September, 2004.

  75. Skowronski, D. M.; Pielak, K.; Remple, V. P.; Halperin, B. A.; Patrick, D. M.; Naus, M.; McIntyre, C.  Adult Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis Immunization: Knowledge, Beliefs, Behavior and Anticipated Uptake.   Vaccine.  23 (3): 353-361; December 2, 2004.

  76. Slominski, J. M.; Kubiak, A.  [Pharmacoeconomics of Vaccinations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease].   Pol Merkuriusz Lek.  16 Suppl 1: 83-85; May, 2004.

  77. Southern, J.; Deane, S.; Ashton, L.; Borrow, R.; Goldblatt, D.; Andrews, N.; Balmer, P.; Morris, R.; Kroll, J. S.; Miller, E.  Effects of Prior Polysaccharide Vaccination on Magnitude, Duration, and Quality of Immune Responses to and Safety Profile of a Meningococcal Serogroup C Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate Vaccination in Adults.   Clin Diagn Lab Immunol.  11 (6): 1100-1104; November, 2004.

  78. Stephenson, L.  Vaccinating Health Care Workers for Influenza--a Real Patient Safety Issue.   Iowa Med.  94 (5): 24-26; September, 2004.

  79. Szilagyi, P. G.; Shone, L. P.; Barth, R.; Kouides, R. W.; Long, C.; Humiston, S. G.; Jennings, J.; Bennett, N. M.  Physician Practices and Attitudes Regarding Adult Immunizations.   Prev Med. 40 (2): 152-161; February, 2005.

  80. Titchner, P.  Did Immunizations Kill My Babies?   Midwifery Today Int Midwife. 71: 42-43; Autumn 2004.

  81. Trautner, B. W.; Atmar, R. L.; Hulstrom, A.; Darouiche, R. O.  Inactivated Influenza Vaccination for People With Spinal Cord Injury.   Arch Phys Med Rehabil.  85(11): 1886-1889; November, 2004.

  82. Vaugelade, J.; Pinchinat, S.; Guiella, G.; Elguero, E.; Simondon, F.  Non-Specific Effects of Vaccination on Child Survival: Prospective Cohort Study in Burkina Faso.   BMJ. 329 (7478): 1309; December 4, 2004.

  83. Wagenpfeil, S.; Neiss, A.; Wutzler, P.  Effects of Varicella Vaccination on Herpes Zoster Incidence.   Clin Microbiol Infect. 10 (11): 954-960; November, 2004.

  84. Weaver, F. M.; Goldstein, B.; Hammond, M.  Improving Respiratory Vaccination Rates in Veterans With Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders: Lessons Learned.   SCI Nurs.  21 (3): 143-148; 2004.

  85. Welte, R.; Dobbelsteen, G. V.; Bos, J. M.; Melker, H. D.; Alphen, L. V.; Spanjaard, L.; Rumke, H. C.; Postma, M. J.  Economic Evaluation of Meningococcal Serogroup C Conjugate Vaccination Programmes in The Netherlands and Its Impact on Decision-Making.   Vaccine. 23 (4): 470-479; December 9, 2004.

  86. Wood, C.; Baeyer, C. L.; Bourrillon, A.; Dejos-Conant, V.; Clyti, N.; Abitbol, V.  Self-Assessment of Immediate Post-Vaccination Pain After Two Different MMR Vaccines Administered As a Second Dose in 4- to 6-Year-Old Children.   Vaccine.  23 (2): 127-131; November 25, 2004.

  87. Wu, H. M.; Abrutyn, E.  Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination: How Far We Have Come and How to Go Farther.   Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol.  25 (11): 901-903; November, 2004.

  88. Zent, O.; Plentz, A.; Schwarz, T. F.; Fruhwein, N.; Kuhr, H. B.; Broeker, M.; Banzhoff, A.; Jilg, W.  TBE Booster Immunization According to the Rapid Immunization Schedule: Are 3-Year Booster Intervals Really Necessary?   Vaccine.  23 (3): 312-315; December 2, 2004.

  89. Zimmerman, R. K.; Hoberman, A.; Nowalk, M. P.; Lin, C. J.; Greenberg, D. P.; Weinberg, S. T.; Bemm, C. W.; Block, B.  Feasibility of Influenza Immunization for Inner-City Children Aged 6 to 23 Months.   Am J Prev Med. 27 (5): 397-403; November 24, 2004.

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