The 37th National Immunization Conference of CDC

Ontario
Wednesday, March 19, 2003: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

E8: Varicella Vaccination Updates and Results of Studies Eight Years into the Vaccination Program

This workshop will provide an update of the varicella vaccination program, describing the impact on incidence, susceptibility, and results of VZV laboratory surveillance.
Learning Objectives: Participants should be able to utilize different surveillance systems to measure the impact of the varicella vaccination program.

Moderator:Aisha Jumaan
11:00 AMIntroductory Remarks
11:05 AMThe Incidence of Varicella and Herpes Zoster in Massachusetts as Measured by the Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System (BRFSS) During a Period of Increasing Varicella Vaccine Coverage, 1998-2000
W. Katherine Yih, Daniel Brooks, Karen Clements, Susan Lett, Aisha Jumaan, Jane Seward
11:25 AMVaricella Susceptibility among Women Attending Prenatal Clinics in Philadelphia
Kimberly Mammano, Denise James, Abike James, Karl Heath, Dana Perella, Mary Mulholland, Barbara Watson, Aisha Jumaan, Kelly Plott, Scott Schmid, Jane Seward
11:45 AMPresentation — Scott Schmid
12:05 PMDiscussion

The 37th National Immunization Conference of CDC