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KEYSTONE NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER 2011

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF PENNSYLVANIA STATE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS

OFFICERS AND BOD

2

MESSAGES 3,4

NATIONAL MEETING 5,7-9

CHOCOLATE & HEALTH 6

MEMBERS 9

MEMBER INFORMATION 10

WHOOPING CHOUGH 11

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

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JOHN RUDNICK, MT

501 LOCUST ST.

GREENSBURG, PA.

15601-4414

(P) 724-837-9629

PRESIDENT

DEBRA SMEAL, MT

143 WILLOW DRIVE

BELLEFONTE, PA.

16823

(P) 814-355-2562

VICE PRESIDENT

GWEN THOMPSON, MT

1101 EMILIO ST. APT.103

JOHNSTOWN, PA.

15904

(P) 814-288-3912

TREASURER

MELISSA MARTIN, RMA

417 SOUTH ST.

POTTSTOWN, PA.

19464

(P) 484-368-2087

SECRETARY

ARLENE DECARLI, MT

19629 BENNETTS

VALLEY HWY BOX 25

BYRNEDALE, PA.

15827

(P) 814-787-4093

DOROTHY MARKS, MT

1403 WHEATFIELD DR.

YORK, PA.

17408

(P) 717-764-5307

LEANN BART, RMA

800 NORTH VINE ST.

HAZLETON, PA.

18201

(P) 570-455-0337

CAROL YANKOVICH, MT

340 DEWEY CIRCLE

RIDGWAY, PA. 15853

(P) 814-772-1400

SUSAN SWANEK, MT

805 MCALPINE ST.

AVOCA, PA.

18641

(P) 570-457-1834

EDITOR


FALL/WINTER 2011 EASTERN DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S MESSAGE

The AMT 73rd Educational Program and National Meeting joint with CASMET was held August 1‐6, 2011 at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami, FL. This was one of our largest meetings, with over 615 in attendance. The hotel was beautiful, the speakers were top‐notch, the weather was gorgeous, and was a great week for all who attended.

At the business meeting on Friday, the following members were elected to the National Board of Directors: Roxanne Clifton, MT, OK, Everett Bloodworth, MT, KY, Janet Sesser, RMA, AZ, and Jeanne Hobson, RMA, CA. Members elected to the AMTIE Board were Art Contino, RMA, FL, and Zenaida Maraggun, MT, LA. The 2012 slate of National officers are: President Roxanne Clifton, MT, Vice President Mary Burden, MT, Secretary Jeff Lavender, MT, and Treasurer Everett Bloodworth, MT.

There were several Eastern District members who received awards at the Convocation on Thursday night at the convention, and I would like to congratulate them for all their hard work on the state and national level:

Distinguished Achievement LeAnn Bart, RMA, PA Doris Ingman, MT, NY Camille McIntyre, MT, NY Adrian Teschemaker, RMA, NY

Evelyn Townes, RMA, NY Exceptional Merit Alicia Gregorio, MT,NY Leonila Sumarsono, RMA,RPT,NY Pillar Kitty Carr, MT, WV Susan Swanek, MT, PA Silver Randall Spragg MT, WV GEM Arlene DeCarli, MT, PA Carol Fecteau, MT, ME RMA of the Year Ivette Rivera, RMA, AHI,RPT, NY Becky Award Janet Crigler, MT, WV

On a state level, the following awards were given to states in the Eastern District on Thursday evening: Honor Roll Maine/New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania West Virginia

District Councillor’s Award for Sustained Excellence Pennsylvania Congratulations to all the hard‐working members and offi‐cers for a job well done! AMT cookbooks were sold at the National Confer‐ence and will soon be available on‐line at a cost of $15.00 – check the AMT website for additional information.

Speaking of the AMT website, the domain name has changed. Please change your bookmark to the new login, www.americanmedtech.com. In addition, the email addresses for AMT office contacts have changed – it is first initial, last name, at americanmedtech.org – for example, [email protected]. Please also note that your login has changed since the website was updated in mid‐June, so read carefully before you attempt to sign on for the first time.

National Medical Assistants Week is October 17‐21, 2011. The theme is “Healthcare with a human touch”. Please join me in thanking RMAs for their many contribu‐tions in the medical field.

Important dates to remember:

July 9‐14, 2012 AMT National Convention, San Antonio, TX Hyatt Re‐gency Hotel (Riverwalk) ***New format – watch AMT Events for more details*** September 24, 2011 DC/DE/MD Beltsville, MD October 18‐20, 2011 ME/NH Portland, ME October 15‐16, 2011 NJ Edison, NJ October 15, 2011 NY Queens, NY September 12, 2011 PA State College, PA (Scientific meeting only) October 15, 2011 TriState Southington, CT October 6‐7, 2011 WV Charleston, WV Make plans NOW to attend your state and national meet‐ings – they are a wonderful way to meet others in your field, get those all‐important CEs and have a great time! In conclusion, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve as your District Councillor. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of service. Sincerely,

Janet Crigler, MT(AMT)

Eastern District Councillor


Dear Members,

Another year is coming to an end. Where does the time go? Hoper everyone had a good

summer.

I would like to congratulate our State Award winners. Hon-ored at the National Convention in Miami, Florida, were Susan Swanek, Pillar Award; Leann Bart, Distinguished Achievement Award; and Arlene DeCarli, G.E.M Award.

A special thanks to PSSAMT Board of Directors and Offi-cers. Pennsylvania received an “Honor Roll Society Award” also “District Councillor’s Award for Sustained Excellence”. Also congratulations to our District Councillor, Janet Crigler who received the “Becky Award”.

Welcome to our National AMT Officers elected at the Na-tional Convention in Florida. Roxann Clifton, President; Mary Burden, Vice President; Jeff Lavender, Secretary; and Everett Bloodworth, Treasurer.

The 2012 National Convention will be July 9-14, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Plan to attend.

The AMT website domain name has changed , the new login in is www.americanmedtech.com. Click on state societies for updates about upcoming state meetings and other state infor-mation. Check District Councillor’s message for district and national information and updates.

I hope the winter will not be too harsh; looking forward to spring.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Take Care,

John

By time you view this newsletter winter will be here . Hope you had a rewarding summer.

So how is it going having the newsletter on-line? I have received several requests to have a hard copy mailed to these members. Should at any time you rather/require that a copy be sent to your home, that option is al-ways open. Just contact me and I will arrange for this.

I have heard so many wonderful things about the National Convention that was held in Miami. I am so sorry that I could not attend. Once you attend a national convention and you are unable to attend another you only then are able to realize what you have missed. Be sure to read the Delegate Reports found on pages 7 and 8. Although I did not attend I hope my perspective will help you understand what you are missing and how important you are to AMT and PSSAMT.

When you apply for a job or just are talking to someone about your profession and you mention you belong to AMT, is that in fact true. Sure you have an ID# and meet the re-quirements for your registry BUT do you really belong? Do you have any idea what your state society PSSAMT is all about?

AMT is more than a means to gain professional acceptance, it is a means to extend your talents and achieve recognition that you have never imagined. By becoming involved you have the possibility of becoming a board member, an officer or even national recognition through an award. This is not beyond any member’s reach. Just attend the business meet-ing at the next PSSAMT Spring Meeting and see where you can fit in.

Not sure how to get involved just contact myself or any offi-cer or board member.

Get your career and professional gratification on track. Can you see yourself in the picture below?

Susan

“The AMT website domain has changed, new login is www.americanmedtech.com,

click on state societies”

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We as residents of Pennsylvania are no strangers to choco-late. We live in a state that rivals as the chocolate capital of the world. Many of us have gone to Hershey, Pa., not only to visit the park but also to visit where that prized confection is made.

But we have been told that chocolate is no good for you; but it is oh soooo good.

There is some good news for you chocoholics! A study pub-lished in the April 2008 issue of the Journal of Nutrition noted that “daily chocolate consumption had a positive effect on cardiovascular risk factors”.

Before you go and stock up on that delectable indulgence, let us look into this a little further and see why there is such an interest in the consumption of chocolate.

According to the January 12, 2010 issue of Diabete-tology & Metabolic Syndrome “approx. one-fifth of adults worldwide are likely to have … a set of factors linked to a greater risk for type 2 diabetes and car-diovascular disease”. So is there truly a connection between chocolate consumption and decreasing one’s risk for these medical maladies?

The results a study published in the August 29, 2011 British Medical Journal (BMJ) propose that overindulgence in chocolate can been harmful to ones health. On the other hand the article indicated based on the current and previous studies “agree on a potential beneficial association of choco-late consumption with lower risk of cardiovascular disorders. … higher levels of chocolate consumption might be associated with one-third reduction in the risk of developing cardiovas-cular disease.”

The distinction of type of chocolate was not studied. Subjects in all seven studies consumed dark, white, or milk chocolate. Mode of consumption included almost all delectable forms of that sweet treat including but not limited to candy bars, milk, milkshakes, desserts and even nutritional supplements.

I thought to myself who would not have wanted to be part of one of these studies!!!!!!

Far from what we were told growing up that chocolate was an unwise dietary choice, the August BMJ revealed that not only the consumption of chocolate plays a role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, in fact surprisingly the amount of chocolate consumed played a part. Significant difference was found regarding the levels of chocolate con-sumed. The subjects that ate the higher level of chocolate compared to those that lower levels had the greatest reduc-tion in the risk of cardiovascular disease. There was also a benefit found in the reduction of the incidence of stroke. On the other hand there was no benefit found regarding choco-

late consumption the risk of heart failure or the incidence of diabetes in women.1

So what is behind this benefit of chocolate con-sumption? What magical effect does it have on the cardiovascular system?

It is theorized according to the study that a “high content of polyphenols in chocolate lead to improvements in endothelial function, reduction in platelet function, beneficial effects on blood pressure, insulin resistance, and blood lipids”1.

So if these findings are in deed true, it looks like medicine may have a “miracle drug”. Its use in moderation may rival multiple drug therapies now in use. Just look at the availabil-ity of product choice. Yes you can have your cake (if choco-late) and eat it too!!!!!

Reference:

1. Builtrago-Lopez A, Sanderson J, Johnson L, et al. Choco-late consumption and cardiovascular disorders: systemic review and meta-analysis. BMJ 2011: DOI:10.1136/bmj.d4488. also http://www.bmj.com.

By Susan Swanek MT (AMT)

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO INDEPENDENT GRAPHICS

As most of you are probably aware, in September the areas of Pittston and West Pittston, Pa. were devastated by a his-torical flood that far exceeded hurricane Agnes in 1972. The Susquehanna flowed over its banks and devastated the homes, lives and businesses of many. Once the waters receded, one would think that they were in a war zone. To date many are still without homes, trying to pick up peaces of what life they have left.

Also affected by this disaster was Independent Graphics, PSSAMT’s printer of the Keystone Newsletter. This business was inundated with over 6 feet of water. I am so happy to say that they are now getting back on their feet. For several years, Jim Chiampi, and others have made it possible for our newsletter to be reviewed, printed, sorted and mailed in a short time frame. The professional quality helps make our newsletter one to be proud of.

Although the number of newsletters printed has fallen (due to on-line availability) and still trying to get the business back on its feet, Independent Graphics has come through again. Welcome Back and Thank You


So you did not get a chance to attend the National Meeting -

Here are some of the things that you missed!

The 73rd Educational Program and National Meeting was held in Miami August 1st thru August 6th. My favorite seminar was given by Vivki Hess who is Chief Paradise Officer, who spoke about be-ing in your own paradise at work by changing pows into wows. She wrote a book entitled Shift to Professional Paradise, where she explains 5 steps to less stress, more energy and remarkable results at work. She composed a rap song that motivated everyone.

Medical examiner Emma Lew showed us how an autopsy is performed by making a Y incision down the body to open it allowing the contents to be viewed. Extremely graphic photos were shown determining the manner and cause of death. The next seminar was a mock trial where blood collection tubes testified in court. All who partici-pated played the different collection tubes and how they functioned. The outcome really made you focus on the Or-der of the Draw. Next Gretchen Tupa, RMA spoke about the various types of hives, their causes and the testing and treatment available. Mr. Thomas Span, RMA said there are four personalities in the workplace and tested us to de-termine what category we fell into. All the seminars were interesting as well as informative.

This year I had the honor of receiving the Distinguished Achievement Award form AMT at the Awards Banquet on Thursday August 4, 2011. I would like to thank AMT for this award and I am proud to be a member. I encourage everyone to come and experience what AMT has to offer its members and you will not be disappointed. Join us next year July 9th through the 14th in San Antonio, Texas for a fun and learning experience. I hope to see you there.

Leann Bart, RMA, AHI

Serving as a Pennsylvania delegate at the national AMT convention has always been a wonderful and rewarding experience. In addition, to attending fascinating lectures, the week was packed with activities and the location afforded us the opportunity to explore the greater Miami and South Beach areas on our own as well. After opening with an energetic and very entertaining keynote speaker to begin our CEU’s, our attention focused on another thought-provoking forensics and cause of death seminar. I wish I could have attended all of the lectures, but the ones I did attend throughout the

week, such as Antibodies, Microbiology Case Studies, etc. were extremely interesting and mentally stimulating. To unwind during the week, we attended the Tuesday night Welcome Party hosted by the Florida State Society and CASMET. The party had a DJ, CASMET Junkanoo band as well as state gift baskets given out as prizes while we enjoyed a fabulous spread of hot and cold foods and beverages. Thursday night, Pennsylvania accepted several awards during the banquet. On Friday, the delegates were seated for the annual AMT Business Meeting in which many important topics across disciplines are discussed, as well as the national business and election of board mem-bers. Following this, we were also present for the AMTIE meeting and then boarded the hotel’s private yacht for a dinner cruise around Biscayne Bay. We had many terrific meals near the Intercontinental Hotel such as Hard Rock Café and Bubba Gump’s Miami which is themed after the movie, Forrest Gump.

Where did the time go? Luckily, we had extended our stay into Monday so we had time to explore Little Havana on Saturday and try authentic Cuban and Argentinean meals, learn how cigars are rolled and pressed, and catch the locals playing dominoes in the outdoor park. On Sunday, we discovered the sights of South Beach and had brunch at the famous Fontainebleau Hotel where Bond movies and Scarface were filmed.

We urge you to try to attend a national convention. If you have any questions, please contact any of the PA state board members or the national AMT office for further details. We’d love to see you there or at least at our state business & CEU meeting in the spring!

Warm regards,

Melissa Martin, RMA More delegate reports on page 8


Being a member of AMT and attending the 73rd Educational Program and National Meeting, in Miami, as a delegate and Board Member was very rewarding both personally and professionally. The educational sessions offered were greatly varied. There was something that suited every-one seeking professional fulfillment. National committee meetings were held two evenings. I am honored to be on both the Scientific and the Student Activities Committees. I met a lot of people in my specialty and in other areas.

I attended an invigorating Keynote Address by Vicki Hess, RN, MS. She gave us useful tools for dealing with difficult situations both at work and in our own personal lives. I then attended many other great educational lec-tures and workshops. The “workshop” approach is something new that the planners are excited about. This ap-proach is a great concept in comparison to the usual lectures.

We attended our Eastern District Meeting, were credentialed, attended the Town Hall Sessions, AMT Annual Business and AMTIE Annual Business Meetings.

We attended a Welcome Reception Caribbean Style on Tuesday night. This allowed us to see old friends in AMT and make new ones. Having CASMET join us was great! For example, at the Awards Banquet, they pre-sented a “Junkanoo” which was like a parade complete with costumes and wonderful music. Wednesday eve-ning was our only time that we did not have any planned activities, so four of the five PASSAMT delegates went to see Circue du soleil at a nearby arena. The last evening we went to the Friday Night Social which was a din-ner cruise along Biscayne Bay, on which we saw the sun set. It was beautiful.

Sincerely,

Dodie A. Marks, MT Board Member PASSAMT

Continued from page 7.

Although I did not attend the National Meeting in Miami, I have had the opportunity to be a dele-gate at many national meetings in the past. So I thought I would give my side of the story to those of you who have not taken the opportunity offered to you from AMT.

So what does it mean to be a delegate? First of all it is a privilege offered to all members of AMT. To represent your state society at a national meeting is a honor not to be taken lightly.

First of all there are the excellent educational sessions; thus an excellent opportunity to obtain your needed CEU’s. There is the professional socialization that brings not only lasting friendships but also a sense of profes-sional pride so lacking by many of us. The sense of belonging to such a giving organization can only be realized by participation first on a state level. That would mean attending the spring meeting and the business meeting. Here you learn the operation of PSSAMT and what benefits you can get by offering your professional knowledge to make our state society a strong one. Here the opportunity is given to become a board member or even an offi-cer or even become the editor of this newsletter. We can use you and your skills. If this type of involvement is not your forte, just attending and becoming involved with your skills is a plus.

I must stress that at both the state and national levels, AMT recognizes those that give of themselves and strive professionally or in some other way to help the organization. All one has to do is attend the awards banquet at the national convention; there you will see that AMT is an appreciative organization. Award recipients not only are uplifted but also the recognition helps your status at your current position or even on a resume.

The responsibilities of a delegate can be found on page 10 of this newsletter. The first requirement is you must be a member in good standing. We discussed this above.

If you take this step and are chosen as a delegate your responsibility entails more than attending educational

Continued on page 9.


AHI

French,Jonathan-Newmanstown

McFall, Donna– Aston Steele, Sherri-Vandergrift

CMAS Guarriello, Theresa-Milford Lopez, Aileen-Philadelphia

MLT

Lobdell, Steven– Corry

RPT Watson,Pieffer,Tonia– New Ringgold

RMA Albert, Monique-Philadelphia Almanzar, Auris-Hazleton Armstead, Shauntay-West Hazleton Barnes, Cindy-Dallas Biernstiel, Cheryl-Gilbertsvville Boccella, Kristina-Richboro Bolton, Florence-Philadelphia Brown, Tiffani-Allentown Cleaveland, Rhonda-Chambersburg Clemens, Amy-Woodlyn Colwell, Christina-Philadelphia Cotto, Margarita-Allentown D’Imperio, Alicia-NewtonSquare Damato Kistler, Michele-Easton

RMA CONT Davila, Neshawn-Philadelphia Delahanty, Heather-Philadelphia Dicus, Joyce-Darlington Doody, Danielle-Philadelphia Duaime-Dochnal,Jennifer-Philadelphia Fassett, Cheryl-Philadelphia Fortwangler, Jodi-Weatherly Galloway, Marshall-Montoursville Germain, Natacha-Horsham Gorski, Michelle-Berhlehem Greco, Leanne-New Brighton Guy, Jocelyn– Darby Hammock, Shana-Darby Hartwell, Elizabeth-Pittsburgh Harvin, L’Tanya- Sharon Hill Herrold, Tanya-Allentown Hoffman, Sharon-Temple Jagielski, Charlotte-Eagleville Johannessan, Amanda-Philadelphia Johnson, Erica-Philadelphia Jones, Kathleen-Penns Park Kalbach, Melissa-Secane Kanach, Stephanie-Pottstown Kaspar, Swawn-Allentown Kocher, Bernice-Allentown Kramer, Shirley-Philadelphia Krick, Rebecca-Coatesville Levy, Jacqueline-Philadelphia Luzon, Diomaris-Allentown Mack, Ann Marie-Berwick Mahovlic, Veronica-Beaver Falls

RMA CONT McCoy, LaShauna-Bristol McGarrell, Myran-Bushkill McKenzie, Christine-Ambridge McLaughlin, Kristy-Philadelphia McNeill, Elizabeth-Brookhaven Mendez, Elizabeth-Carlisle Menjivar, Maria-Bethlehem Nelson, Michelle-Palmerton Nocera, Chelsea-Ellwood City Nowotarski, Lacey-Birdsboro Orengo, Maricelis-Allentown Oritz, Ashley-Allentown Park, Debra-Allentown Patterson, Kayla-Wampum Pizarro, Dana-Allentown Reyes, Mayerlin-Reading Ridgway, Stacey-Philadelphia Rodriguez, Anna-Milford Rodriguez, Evelyn-Philadelphia Salazar, Luis-Upper Darby Seward, Jennifer– Dalton Shearer, Silver-Philadelphia Shepard, La Tasha-Philadelphia Smith, Kayley-New Brighton Steinbrecher, Tracey-Greentown Ventura, Michelle-Bethlehem Wehr, Jamie-Alburtis Wesolowski, Patricia-Edwardsville Wills Schall, Mary Kathleen-Bethlehem Woods, Shannon-Fombell Wragg, Mary-Marcus Hook

sessions. Here you are given an opportunity to participate on a national level; here you are a representative of your state society . You work hand-in-hand with the National Board members/officers to ensure that decisions made are for the benefit of all state societies and as the organization as a whole..

There is also the opportunity to strive for a position on the National Board. Participation on National Committees is also available.

Those who strive have so many opportunities not only on a state but a national level. You are important as a member of AMT. You ideas and skills are important.

I know that there are those who do not get involved because they do not know how the organization works. Well if you are not sure about attending the business meeting at the next Spring Meeting do not hesitate to contact me or any state board member or officer. You will be surprised what opportunities await you.

Continued from page 8.


Volume 1, Issue 1

Newsletter Date

DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

“To represent your state society at the National Convention is an honor and a privilege; each and every

active member has the opportunity to experience the professional and personal benefits it can bring.”

Responsibilities of a delegate to the National Conven-tion

Must be a member in good standing.

● Must be elected from membership at the current year business meeting.

● Must attend the state business meeting (current year) and request recognition as a delegate.

OR • Must notify the president, in writing, within thirty (30)

days of the current year state business meeting. • Must meet the established criteria for delegate as out-

lined in the national state officers manual. • Should submit a written report covering the national

meeting as well as scientific programs, committee meetings, and social events. This report will be pub-lished in the “Keystone Newsletter”.

No delegate will receive the delegate fee without meet-ing the above requirements.

FUTURE MEETING AND CONVENTION SITES

National Meeting

July 9—14, 2012

San Antonio, Texas

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE

NEW ARANGEMENT FOR

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ON-LINE.

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CONGRATULATIONS

Leann Bart,

recipient of the

Distinguished Achievement

Award,

Susan Swanek,

recipient of the

Pillar Award,

And

Arlene DeCarli

recipient of the GEM Award


Susan Swanek MT (AMT)

As a collector of antique medicine bottles, I have one bot-tle that is my favorite; not only because of its unique fea-ture but also because of my position as a former microbi-ologist. “EDWARD’S CURE FOR THE HOOPING COUGH”, it gets my attention each time. It is so interest-ing that someone produced in the 1800’s a “cure” for a disease that they could not even spell!

Bottles aside, there is an increased interest in Pertussis, or whooping cough. This disease, once associated mostly with pediatric patients has now also focused on adults.

Whooping cough is a serious infection of the respiratory tract where there is violent coughing with a “whooping” sound, thus the name association. The disease is highly contagious; adults and young children are usually af-fected. When non-immunized infants contract the disease, there is a very high mortality rate. In this instance the bacteria is usually passed on from a family member.

Also noted have been the segments on TV concerning the seriousness of this disease when spread from an adult to an infant. These segments stress the need for adults who have contact with an infant to receive the Pertussis vac-cine.

In 2010 there was an outbreak in California that killed 11 infants and caused 9100 people to get sick. It is interesting to note that most of the cases were age 8 to 12 years old that had been immunized according to the original recom-mendations.

Recently the recommendations for administration have been changed. Not only does this affect who should receive the vaccine, but also the dosing intervals.

The Pertussis vaccine in current use is the Tdap vaccine. This vaccine is effective against not only pertussis, but also diphtheria and tetanus.

According to the CDD Tdap has an excellent safety re-cord. It also has been shown to be safe to use even when the patient has recently been vaccinated for tetanus or diphtheria.

The recommendations do not affect the vaccine itself only the immunization use.

One of the most notable changes is the extension of the age recommendations to age 65 or older who are likely to have contact with an infant 12 months or younger. Thus those of you who are grandparents should take heed to this mes-sage.

The recommendation of any adult who is likely to have contact with an infant 12 months or younger to be vacci-nated still stands.

For the children 7 to 10 who were previously under immu-nized or history of immunization is not clear, immunization is recommended.

Healthcare workers of any age should be immunized.

Pregnant women of any age should be immunized prior to delivery.

This is just a partial review of the immunization recom-mendation changes.

Because of the potential seriousness of this disease those who meet the basic criteria above should contact their pri-mary care provider to arrange for the proper immuniza-tion regimen.

Source material from Medscape Education Clinical Briefs released 09/28/2011


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