44th National Immunization Conference (NIC): 2009 H1N1 Pandemic: Vaccine Distribution Strategies (Supply and Demand)

Presenters in this workshop will discuss the distribution challenges surrounding the 2009 H1N1 vaccine. Topics include 1) barriers to reaching underserved populations, 2) the struggle for efficiency and equity in H1N1 distribution, and 3) a model for prioritizing distribution of H1N1 vaccine to providers.

Monday, April 19, 2010: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Centennial Ballroom 1

Moderator:

Deborah Allen-Sherrod

11:00 AM

Evaluating Local Efforts to Assure Equitable Access to 2009 H1N1 Vaccine in Oregon
Holly Groom, MPH, Research Analyst, Oregon Department of Human Services; Samantha Kurosky, MPH; Maureen Cassidy, MPH, MT; Collette Young, PhD

Audio File Slides Recorded presentation

11:15 AM

Introductory Remarks

11:20 AM

The Struggle for Efficiency and Equity: H1N1 Vaccine Distribution in Minnesota
Elizabeth Parilla, MPH, Minnesota Vaccine for Children Program Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Health; Margaret Roddy, MPH; Denise Dunn, RN, MPH; Joshua Rounds, MPH; Sudha Setty, MPH

Audio File Slides Recorded presentation

11:35 AM

A Model for Prioritizing Distribution of H1N1 Vaccine to Providers as It Became Incrementally Available in Fall of 2009
Dulmini Kodagoda, MPH, Director of Epidemiology, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health; Jon La Mori, MA; Michelle Parra, PhD; Alvin Nelson El Amin, MD

A1 2009 H1N1 Pandemic: Vaccine Distribution Strategies (Supply and Demand)