childhood immunization
11Orin Levine — Dr. Orin Levine is a recognized expert in the fields international public health, child survival, and pneumonia. He currently acts as the Executive Director of the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), the Co Chair of the Pneumococcal… …
12Herpes zoster — Zoster redirects here. For the ancient Greek article of dress, see Zoster (costume). Shingles redirects here. For other uses, see Shingle (disambiguation). Herpes zoster Classification and external resources Herpes zoster blisters on the neck and …
13GAVI Alliance — The GAVI Alliance (GAVI) (formerly The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization) is an alliance between different stakeholders, in both the private and public sectors, committed to the mission of saving children s lives and protecting people …
14Varicella zoster virus — Micrograph of VZV. Virus classification Group: Group I (d …
15National Vaccine Information Center — Founder(s) Barbara Loe Fisher, Jeff Schwartz, Kathi Williams Type 501(c)3 Founded 1982 Location Vienna, Virginia, U.S. Mission Promote and encourage the health and welfare of American children and adults through research and education ori …
16MHealth — (also written as m health or sometimes mobile health) is a recent term for medical and public health practice supported by mobile devices, such as mobile phones, patient monitoring devices, PDAs, and other wireless devices. mHealth applications… …
17Satcher, David — ▪ 1999 On Feb. 12, 1998, David Satcher was sworn in as the 16th surgeon general of the U.S. Public Health Service; his confirmation by a wide margin (65 35) in the U.S. Senate two days previously ensured that the post would be filled for… …
18Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set — The Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is a widely used set of performance measures in the managed care industry, developed and maintained by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. HEDIS was designed to allow… …
19Rick Rollens — (born 1950) is a lobbyist with a client list including ARCA (Assoc. of Regional Ctr Agencies/Calif DDS), Autism Speaks, and Applied Behavior Consultants. He is also a political consultant and identifies as an internationally known advocate for… …
20tetanus toxoid — (T) the formaldehyde inactivated toxins of Clostridium tetani, used for immunization against tetanus; both fluid (tetanus toxoid [USP]) and adsorbed (on alum, aluminum hydroxide, or aluminum phosphate) (tetanus toxoid adsorbed [USP]) forms are… …
