Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://www.thesomervillenews.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&ArticleID=1858
8/17/2009 7:30:00 AM
CDC Will Host a Strategy Session on the H1N1 Virus on August 29 in Somerville
Call to register for this event
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Health Department Director Paulette Renault-Caragianes today announced that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has selected Somerville as one of ten national sites for an H1N1 vaccination strategy and information session, to take place on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue. The day-long event is open to the first 100 residents who register, and all registered participants will receive a $50 stipend for participation in focus groups throughout the day. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and American Sign Language for those requesting that service.
A series of ten sessions will be held around the country before Labor Day, all designed to help state and local health organizations develop a voluntary fall vaccination program for the H1N1 flu virus. Public discussion at strategy sessions will focus on the following questions:
? Should the CDC create a mass vaccination program against H1N1?
? What are the particulars of a mass vaccination program?
? How does the federal prioritization guidance (developed for all scenarios) apply in light of this real outbreak? If there are elements that don't apply, what's different and why?
? Are there particular/unique strategies that this pandemic will require?.
"In choosing Somerville as one of ten locations around the country for these public forums, the CDC acknowledged value that the ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity of our City offers a unique and important opportunity to gauge the very wide range of views the public holds around how local, state, and federal public health agencies should move forward in dealing with H1N1. We look forward to having the chance to listen to our constituents on this important issue," said Renault-Caragianes.
To register for the event or for more information,, contact the Somerville Health Department at 617-625-6600 x4300.
8/17/2009 7:30:00 AM
CDC Will Host a Strategy Session on the H1N1 Virus on August 29 in Somerville
Call to register for this event
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Health Department Director Paulette Renault-Caragianes today announced that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has selected Somerville as one of ten national sites for an H1N1 vaccination strategy and information session, to take place on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue. The day-long event is open to the first 100 residents who register, and all registered participants will receive a $50 stipend for participation in focus groups throughout the day. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and American Sign Language for those requesting that service.
A series of ten sessions will be held around the country before Labor Day, all designed to help state and local health organizations develop a voluntary fall vaccination program for the H1N1 flu virus. Public discussion at strategy sessions will focus on the following questions:
? Should the CDC create a mass vaccination program against H1N1?
? What are the particulars of a mass vaccination program?
? How does the federal prioritization guidance (developed for all scenarios) apply in light of this real outbreak? If there are elements that don't apply, what's different and why?
? Are there particular/unique strategies that this pandemic will require?.
"In choosing Somerville as one of ten locations around the country for these public forums, the CDC acknowledged value that the ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity of our City offers a unique and important opportunity to gauge the very wide range of views the public holds around how local, state, and federal public health agencies should move forward in dealing with H1N1. We look forward to having the chance to listen to our constituents on this important issue," said Renault-Caragianes.
To register for the event or for more information,, contact the Somerville Health Department at 617-625-6600 x4300.