H1N1 preparedness grants to be released by HHS
Accreditation Connection, July 13, 2009
Congress recently authorized the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release $350 million in preparedness grants to help public health officials and health care systems with their H1N1 flu preparedness efforts, according to AHANews.com. To help plan for a 2009 H1N1 flu vaccination program, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued general guidance to help state and local governments, assuming that a safe and effective vaccine is available.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will provide specific vaccination recommendations that will target specific populations and priority for limited or phased vaccine supply.
Based on the populations most affected by H1N1, targets for the initial vaccination include: students and staff at schools and child care centers; pregnant women; children between six months and four years old; new parents and household contacts of children less than six months old; adults under the age of 65 with medical conditions that increase the risk of flu complications and healthcare workers and emergency services sector personnel.
To read the HHS press release, click here.
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