The 37th National Immunization Conference of CDC

Erie
Monday, March 17, 2003: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

A7: Impact of Vaccine Shortage

Presentations in this workshop will address how one county created, implemented, and evaluated a protocol for vaccine administration during vaccine shortages and how an immunization coalitions presence is vital to a communities health; understanding impact of vaccine shortages on a subset of VFC users, and assessing regional variation in vaccine shortages.
Learning Objectives: Workshop attendees will understand the impact of and strategies for vaccine administration during vaccine shortages.

Moderator:Hussain Yusuf
11:00 AMIntroductory Remarks
11:05 AMVaccine Shortage 2002: Allen County's Response
Melanie Benge Koch, Kelly Zachrich, Marlene Crouse
11:25 AMImpact of Vaccine Shortages on a VFC-using Population
Amy V. Groom
11:45 AMDiscussion

The 37th National Immunization Conference of CDC