Maximizing Office Based Immunization (MOBI) is a free statewide provider immunization education and training program developed for health-care providers. This continuing education program, which trains practices in techniques to improve immunization rates in their practice, is offered through the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, and funded by the Ohio Department of Health with technical assistance from the National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
MOBI is a one hour in-office continuing education quality improvement program provided by trained vaccine experts. Target offices include pediatric and family medicine practices throughout Ohio. Ohio AAP annually trains more than 100 experts to conduct these progams. MOBI aims to raise immunization rates among Ohio's children by teaching physicians and their entire staff evidence-based strategies to overcome barriers to immunization.
Pink Books
The new edition of the Pink Book will not be ready until the earliest June 2010 and the latest fall. If you are doing a MOBI Presentation prior to June with an office that already has the 11th edition of the Pink Book, please mark on your Program Planner that you would like a new edition sent to you as soon as the MOBI office receives the books.
HIPAA Web site
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) website (http://www.hipaa.ohio.gov/) provides a Guide to the Privacy Rule (http://www.hipaa.ohio.gov/tools/CompanionDocument6.12.03.pdf)
Late-Breaking News
FDA announced resumption of Rotarix use (06-02-10)
VIS for rotavirus updated (5-14-10)
Dr. Wakefield banned from practicing medicine in Britain (5-25-10)
Influenza A (H1N1) shortened shelf life (3-31-10)
Lots of Prevnar 7 recalled (3-31-10)
Menveo Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine approved by FDA (3-24-10)
Prevnar 13 approved (3-17-10)
News for MOBI Trainers
It's Federal Law (updated June 2010)
Summary of Recommendations for Childhood and Adolescent Immunization (updated April 2010)
2010 Ohio's Timely Immunization Schedule
Whale's Tales Newsletter April 2010
Study shows patient-held vaccination records improve immunization rates – A recent study in the March 2010 issue of “Pediatrics” reports that the use of patient/parent-held vaccination records is an easily implemented strategy that is associated with increased immunization rates. The results indicate that this simple intervention has a meaningful impact on vaccination rates, with the potential to affect clinical practice and public health planning. A greater effect was seen in groups at risk for under immunization. Click here to view the study.
Study linking autism and MMR vaccine retracted - Twelve years after Dr. Andrew Wakefield published his research in The Lancet, an international medical journal, claiming that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine causes autism, the journal formally retracted his paper yesterday (Feb. 2, 2010). The U.K. General Medical Council's Fitness to Practice Panel concluded that Dr. Wakefield provided false information in the report and acted with "callous disregard" for the children in the study. The council is considering if Dr. Wakefield is guilty of serious professional misconduct. A positive finding could cause him to lose his medical practice. Full story.
Tdap required for 7th graders - The Ohio Department of Health has added Tdap to the list of immunization requirements for 7th graders for 2010, so there are many 6th graders who will need the vaccine before next fall. Doctor's offices are reminded to stock up on Tdap vaccines and to take advantage of sick visits as opportunities to catch pre-teens up on their immunizations.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about Tdap.
HPV and PCV-7 Vaccine Updates
ODH Update: Ohio School Immunization Requirements - Changes effective for the 2010-2011 school year. To view a copy of the Director’s Journal Entry regarding immunizations required for school click here. (12-16-09)
Voluntary Recall of H1N1 lots - Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. has notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that routine testing of its pediatric Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine in 0.25mL syringes has identified four distributed lots with lower antigen content than the specification limit. The FDA and the CDC have determined that there are no safety concerns with any of these lots. For more information on the affected lot numbers and instructions on how to return your vaccine click here. (12-16-09)
ODH has new H1N1 site (November 2009)
Provider pre-registration for pandemic influenza vaccine (08-24-09)
Pandemic Influenza Vaccination Update (08-12-09)
Hib Alert (07-08-09)
Message from MOBI Medical Director on H1N1 or swine flu outbreak and the importance of vaccination
Physicians attendees earn one hour of Category 1 CME and nurses earn 1.0 hours of CNE.
MOBI trainers are physicians, nurses and other experts from Ohio experienced in immunization practice and who are enthusiastic about bringing this valuable information to you. In 2008, the Ohio AAP nearly 500 MOBI programs throughout the state.
To schedule a program...
To schedule a MOBI program, or to receive additional information about this program, please contact:
MOBI Office
Phone: (614) 846-6350
Fax: (614) 846-4025
E-mail: mobi@ohioaap.org
Speaking out for vaccines...
Actress and new mom, Amanda Peet, urges parents to get the facts about immunization. Click here to view her video and learn more.
Hib Alert...
With five cases of invasive Hib disease reported in Minnesota, including one death, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasizes the importance of immunizing children. The Hib shortage is expected to last into mid-2009. It is critically important that all children receive their primary series of three doses of a Hib-containing vaccine on schedule during this shortage. CDC recommends that pediatricians should use whichever formulation is available locally to keep infants on schedule. For more information, go to the CDC Web site.
Vaccine Cell Line
National Network for Immunization Information article
Catholic News article