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2009 Flu Summit: School Preparedness
July 9, 2009 Bethesda, MD Objectives: 1. Discuss the effects of temporary school closures on the education sector and the community at large and the importance of careful planning. 2. Discuss lessons learned from the spring H1N1 outbreak, including challenges and opportunities for enhancing state and local preparedness for temporary school closures. 3. Identify important components of education sector preparedness, including understanding legal authorities, options for continuing education in
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Time : 49 min 08
Added : 21/07/09 14:17
Tags: h1n1 flu outbreaks / when is flu season over 2009 / swine flu effects
2009 Flu Summit: Public & Private Sector Roles
July 9, 2009 Bethesda, MD Objectives 1. Describe the role of state and local officials in private sector readiness for H1N1. 2. Describe how state and local officials can effectively communicate with business communities and help them prepare for community mitigation activities including promoting permissive workplace policies (eg if you are sick, stay home) and mitigate the impact of school closures on their businesses. 3. Identify what actions Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR)
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Time : 38 min 27
Added : 21/07/09 16:26
Tags: when is flu season over 2009 / flu / swine flu effects
When is the right time to get a flu shot?
When you see the vaccine in your community, when it becomes available to you, that is when you should get your flu shot! Ideally vaccination occurs before the flu begins to circulate. H1N1 protection is built into the 2010/2011 seasonal flu vaccine. Only one flu shot is needed. Anne Schuchat, MD (RADM, USPHS) Dir. of Nat'l Ctr. for Immunization & Respiratory Diseases, CDC Learn more about flu vaccinations at flu.gov Know What to do About the Flu Flu.gov We accept comments according to the
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Time : 0 min 30
Added : 30/09/10 12:14
Tags: vaccine flu shot / seasonal flu vaccine / h1n1 flu vaccine
2009 Flu Summit: Vaccine & Antiviral Use & Distribution
July 9, 2009 Bethesda, MD Objectives: Relative to the US government H1N1 vaccine strategy and the distribution and use of antiviral drugs: 1. Review planning assumptions for a vaccination campaign this fall; 2. Describe the process for making recommendations about the use of vaccine and antiviral drugs; 3. Identify ways to monitor and ensure equitable distribution of vaccine and antiviral drugs; 4. Identify ways to improve decision-making, strategies, tactics, and tools related to vaccine and
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Time : 38 min 09
Added : 21/07/09 16:17
Tags: h1n1 flu vaccine / swine flu vaccines / when is flu season over 2009
Dr. William Schaffner (NFID) discusses ways to get your Flu Vaccine
Dr. William Schaffner is the President of the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases (NFID). Dr. Schaffner tells us where you can go to get your flu shot, what your vaccine options are, and how the flu vaccine works. Dr. Schaffner tells us how the "flu finder" was developed and how it will help consumers find a place to get the flu vaccine. Learn more at: www.flu.gov -- US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) http We accept comments in the spirit of our comment policy:
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Time : 2 min 16
Added : 07/10/11 15:50
Tags: flu vaccine finder / seasonal flu vaccine / vaccine flu shot
Daniel Jernigan (CDC) discusses the 2011-2012 Influenza Season
Dr. Daniel Jernigan is the Deputy Director of the Influenza Division at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Jernigan explains that while influenza is common, it's also very serious. He tells us why it's important to get vaccinated during flu season. The CDC recommends that everyone six months of age or older get vaccinated against influenza. Learn more at: www.flu.gov -- US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) http We accept comments in the spirit of our comment
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Time : 2 min 04
Added : 07/10/11 19:20
Tags: flu influenza vaccine / cdc flu vaccine / seasonal flu vaccine
2009 Flu Summit: Medical Surge & Health System Capacity
July 9, 2009 Bethesda, MD Objectives: 1. Discuss the challenges to the medical care system during the spring H1N1 outbreak. 2. Discuss the anticipated medical surge challenges and gaps, as well as possible solutions, related to the return of a potential more clinically severe H1N1 outbreak. 3. Identify information requirements for hospitals, outpatient healthcare providers, the EMS community, long-term care facilities and physicians offices and clinics responding to H1N1. More H1N1 (Swine) flu
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Time : 37 min 18
Added : 21/07/09 14:27
Tags: h1n1 flu outbreaks / h1n1 flu information / when is flu season over 2009
2009 Flu Summit: Opening Remarks
July 9, 2009 Bethesda, MD Secretaries Kathleen Sebelius (HHS), Janet Napolitano (DHS), and Arne Duncan (DoEd) and President Obama give their remarks after Dr. Howard Koh, HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, welcomes all to the event. Introductory presentations are given by leaders from the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Homeland Security. Governors also ask questions to the Secretaries. More H1N1 (Swine) flu and season flu info
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Time : 97 min 20
Added : 21/07/09 14:13
Tags: swine flu influenza 2009 / when is flu season over 2009 / flu
How Safe is the Flu Vaccine?
Dr. Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases The 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine is expected to have a similar safety profile as seasonal flu vaccines, which have a very good safety track record. Over the years, hundreds of millions of Americans have received seasonal flu vaccines. More vaccine safety info at www.flu.gov More H1N1 (Swine) flu and seasonal flu info at www.flu.gov We allow comments according to our comment policy
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Time : 0 min 36
Added : 26/10/09 20:06
Tags: flu vaccine safety / seasonal flu vaccine / h1n1 flu vaccine
2009 Flu Summit: Community Mitigation Measures
July 9, 2009 Bethesda, MD Objectives: 1.Describe the recent implementation and lessons learned of community mitigation measures (including school closings) that are intended to slow or prevent the transmission of H1N1. 2.Discuss how these measures have and will continue to impact specific groups, including businesses, universities, and child care providers. 3.Discuss specific actions that state and local officials can take to help communities implement these measures and mitigate their impact.
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Time : 39 min 16
Added : 21/07/09 16:23
Tags: swine flu influenza 2009 / when is flu season over 2009 / flu