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Monthly Archives: August 2011
UPDATED: Influenza Division International Program
This report summarizes CDC Influenza Division International Program activities during the 2010 Fiscal Year.
UPDATED: Influenza Vaccination: A Summary for Clinicians
UPDATED: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Safety: A Summary for Clinicians
Women’s Preventive Services: Seeking Comments
HHS is seeking comments on new rules on women’s preventive services.
Making Insurance Data Transparent and Available
The Affordable Care Act is making insurance data transparent and available on HealthCare.gov and CCIIO’s website.
PSA: Protect yourself, protect your family. Everyone needs a flu vaccine.
Good News from the States
Learn about the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in the states.
Better Medicare Products and Services at Lower Cost
Competitive bidding will help lower the cost of Medicare products and services.
Transcript of August 18, 2011, CDC Telebriefing on Influenza Vaccination with CDC’s Dr. Carolyn Bridges, Dr. Lisa Grohskopf and Dr. Carla Black.
Topics include the 2011-2012 ACIP influenza vaccine recommendations and vaccine coverage among pregnant women and health care personnel.
Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2011
This document provides updated guidance for the use of influenza vaccines in the United States for the 2011-12 influenza season. Vaccination of all persons aged 6 months or older continues to be recommended. Although influenza vaccine strains for the 2011-12 season are unchanged from those for the 2010-11 season, annual vaccination is recommended even for those who received the vaccine for the previous season.
Celebrating National Health Center Week in Philly
Learn about National Health Center Week in Philadelphia.
International Program Highlight: CDC Meets With 23 African Countries to Discuss Influenza Surveillance
Making Insurance Plans Easier to Understand
Health insurers and employers must provide you with clear and consistent information about your plan.