Hot topics for health centers in Tennessee
Here are links to the most recent developments in these latest issues that Community Health Centers are facing:
H1N1 Flu
The Center for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
Immunization Action Coalition http://immunize.org
World Health Organization http://www.who.int/en/
NACHC Talking Points http://www.nachc.com/2009flu.cfm
Seasonal Influenza
• The number of seasonal flu vaccine doses made this year is approximately the same as those administered last year; therefore, an increase in demand cannot be met this season
• Manufacturers are not able to produce more seasonal vaccine for a variety of reasons: facilities are being used for H1N1 vaccine, estimates were made in June, the vaccine takes several months to make, etc.
• The CDC recommends vaccine providers check the National Influenza Summit web site at the link for health professionsals where available vaccine is listed by distributor: http://www.preventinfluenza.org
• There are many millions of doses yet to be distributed this season; people can find seasonal vaccine by checking the American Lung Association web site that identifies clinics that have influenza vaccine available: http://www.flucliniclocator.org
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Recovery.gov http://www.recovery.gov/
Health and Human Services Recovery page http://www.hhs.gov/recovery/
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