The 36th National Immunization Conference of CDC

Governor's Square 16 (Plaza Building) (Adam's Mark Hotel)
Tuesday, April 30, 2002: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM

A8: “Flu Season” Vaccines in High Risk Populations

High risk populations present special opportunities and challenges during influenza and pneumococcal vaccine campaigns. Findings and approaches to populations with diabetes, asthma (specifically, African-Americans), and inpatient admissions will be discussed.
Learning Objectives: Discuss the status of and approaches to immunizing specific high risk populations during influenza and pneumococcal vaccine campaigns.

Moderator:Stephanie Anne Dopson
10:30 AMIntroductory Remarks
10:40 AMInpatient Adult Immunizations - Safe, Effective and Vital
Diane C. Schallert, Dennis A. Spurlin
11:00 AMInfluenza vaccination among asthmatic patients during "flu" season
Jalal Zuberi, Nabilah Haque, Sonja Hutchins
11:20 AMEvaluating the Life Preserver Campaign-Promoting Vaccination Among Persons with Diabetes
Stephanie Anne Dopson
11:40 AMDiscussion

The 36th National Immunization Conference of CDC