The CDC and partner entities have declared National Influenza Vaccination Week for Nov 27 through Decmber 3. A letter from Dr. Gerberding to all health care providers may be found at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/gerberding_letter_21nov06.pdf
Even if the providers do not have sufficient vaccine for current demand, providers are asked to advise patients that vaccination is worthwhile through December and beyond. Also providers are informed of a resource for tracking available vaccine through the Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS). Information for providers about IVATS may be found at http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/16919.html
Additional guidance for providers without sufficient vaccine may be found at
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/nivwguidance.htm
JT
Even if the providers do not have sufficient vaccine for current demand, providers are asked to advise patients that vaccination is worthwhile through December and beyond. Also providers are informed of a resource for tracking available vaccine through the Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS). Information for providers about IVATS may be found at http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/16919.html
Additional guidance for providers without sufficient vaccine may be found at
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/nivwguidance.htm
JT