England's seasonal Flu programme 2007 - high uptake rate
The seasonal flu campaign in England continues to achieve one of the highest uptakes rates in the 65 and over age group in Europe.
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The seasonal flu campaign in England continues to achieve one of the highest uptakes rates in the 65 and over age group in Europe.
Preparing for Pandemic Flu in New Mexico Schools: Information for Educators and Community Members," a 35 page resource document to help schools promote healthy environments and craft their own preparedness plans.
Full flu vaccination provided an approximate 50 percent reduction in laboratory-confirmed influenza among children aged 6 and 59 months.
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Experts say further study of past pandemics key to bird flu or other influenza preparedness.
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Testing the state's response when hospital bed capacity is overwhelmed during an influenza pandemic.
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Alerting the international community to the needs of developing countries to benefit from sharing virus samples, including access to quality pandemic vaccines at affordable prices.
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Collaborating to make influenza information available to Minnesotans with limited English skills.
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Offering free flu shots while their remaining supply lasts.
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