2012 NFID Influenza/ Pneumococcal News Conference

September 27, 2012
10:00 am–11:00 am ET

Assistant Secretary for Health at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Howard K. Koh, MD, joined leading medical/public health experts at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) news conference to encourage all individuals age 6 months and older to get vaccinated against influenza. News conference highlights include:

New influenza vaccination data show rates remain steady overall; positive changes among some populations, need to refocus efforts to reach others
Robust vaccine supply available, targeting three viruses, including two different strains for this season

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Press Release
News Conference Agenda
Influenza Vaccination Coverage by Age 2011-2012
Improving Childhood Influenza Immunization Rates-5 Year Progress Report
Leading by Example Supporters
Influenza Vaccine Options
Pneumococcal Vaccine Options
Understanding Influenza
Understanding Pneumococcal Disease
Preventing and Treating Influenza
Preventing Pneumococcal Disease
Antiviral Drugs for Influenza Prevention and Treatment
Influenza Complications
Online Resources for Influenza and Pneumococcal Disease

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