The 36th National Immunization Conference of CDC

Century Room (Tower Building) (Adam's Mark Hotel)
Thursday, May 2, 2002: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM

E17: Haemophilus influenzae, Polio, and Diphtheria: Experience in the US

The three talks will review recent US experience and epidemiology of poliomyelitis and Haemophilus influenzae in children and diphtheria in persons of all ages.
Learning Objectives: Participant should realize the success that the US has had towards elimination of poliomyelitis, diphtheria and Haemophilus influenzae through vaccination programs .

Moderator:Gregory Wallace
10:30 AMIntroductory Remarks
10:40 AMHaemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) invasive disease among children aged <5 years, United States, 1998 - 2000: Progress Towards Elimination
Chima J. Ohuabunwo, Kris Bisgard, Sue Bath, Pamela Srivastava, Nancy Rosenstein, Kathleen Shutt, Trudy Murphy
 Seroprevalence of Antibodies to Polioviruses Among Inner-City Children Aged 19-35 Months in Four Cities, United States, 1997-2000
F. Brian Pascual, D. Rebecca Prevots, Mark A. Pallansch, Mary Lu Angelilli, Noreen A. Selewski, Robert Brayden, Mark H. Sawyer, Jennifer L. Knauss, Matilde Irigoyen, Kevin Stambaugh
11:20 AMPresentation - Tejpratap Tiwari
11:40 AMDiscussion

The 36th National Immunization Conference of CDC