Birmingham Public Meeting August 15, 2009

Birmingham – Make your voice heard on a decision facing Americans about the H1N1 vaccine!

Registration for this public meeting has reached capacity and is now closed.

In July, the Secretary of Health and Human Services announced that the federal government expects to initiate a voluntary fall vaccination program against the 2009 H1N1 flu virus. The CDC will help state and local health organizations develop the vaccination program and are working to decide what should be the scope of the program for vaccinating Americans against the novel H1N1 pandemic influenza virus.

The CDC is asking for public discussion, deliberation and input as the agency considers whether to simply make vaccines available to those seeking immunization, to promote vaccination to those most at risk or to implement a widespread immunization program.

Space is limited. Registration is required for participation and you must be able to attend the meeting for the entire day.

Participating Organizations: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) | National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) | Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) | Alabama Department of Public Health | Jefferson County Department of Health | University of Nebraska Public Policy Center | The Keystone Center

When:

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Registration and continental breakfast

begin at 8:00am. The meeting will run from

9:00am – 3:00pm with a catered lunch.

Where:

Sheraton Birmingham Hotel

2101 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd North

Birmingham, AL 35203

Free:

There is no fee to attend or participate.

We will provide breakfast, lunch & refreshments.

We are unable to provide daycare services.

Registration for this public meeting has reached capacity and is now closed.

In recognition of your willingness to contribute to this important process, those who pre-register and attend the full meeting are eligible to receive $50.00.

For additional information please call 1-866-276-7083