Tuesday, November 03, 2009

HHS Webcast On Vaccination (Weds Nov 4th)

 

 

# 3946

 

 

The HHS has put together a series of What To Do About Flu webcasts, and will broadcast another one Wednesday at 1pm EST at http://www.flu.gov/live/.

 

 

November 4th 1 PM EST


Know What to Do About the Flu Webcast – Vaccinations

Experts will discuss what to expect at H1N1 vaccine clinics and provide insights into vaccine availability. Everyday Americans will offer personal stories on why they chose to be vaccinated. Viewers can participate in the Webcast by sending questions via email to hhsstudio@hhs.gov. Webcast participants include:

  • Dr. Anne Schuchat, Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Dr. Gloria Addo Ayensu, MD, MPH, Director of the Fairfax County Department of Health, Fairfax, Virginia
  • Dr. Pierre Vigilance, Director, District of Columbia Department of Health, Washington, DC

 

A hat tip to Niko on FluTrackers for posting this notice.

 

 

ARCHIVED WEBCASTS

October 14, 2009

Vaccine Safety and Distribution

Guests:

  • Dr. Bruce Gellin, Nat'l Vaccine Program Office (NVPO)
  • Dr. Jesse Goodman, FDA
  • Dr. Harvey Fineberg, Institute of Medicine (IOM)
  • Rear Admiral Anne Schuchat, CDC

September 30, 2009

Individuals working with Seniors

Guests:

  • Dr. Anthony Fiore, CDC Influenza Division
  • Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary for Aging (AOA)
  • Sandra Markwood, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
  • James Firman, National Council on Aging

September 22, 2009

Colleges and Universities &
The Announcement of the
2009 Flu Prevention PSA Contest Winner

Guests:

  • Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, HHS
  • Secretary Arne Duncan, DoEd
  • Dr. Lisa Barrios, CDC

Moderated by George Mason University student body president Dev Dasgupta.

September 18, 2009

Small Businesses

Guests:

  • Lisa Koonin, CDC
  • Dr. Alexander Garza, M.D., DHS
  • Karen Harned, NFIB Exec Director
  • Joe Zepecki, SBA Dep. Assist. Administrator

September 9, 2009

Parents and Child Care Providers

Guests:

  • Roberta Lavin, Agency for Children and Families (ACF)
  • Dr. Georgina Peacock, CDC Center for Health Promotion
  • Dr. David Callahan, CDC National Center for Environmental Health
  • Dr. Ann Albright, CDC Division of Diabetes Translation

August 27, 2009

Pregnant Women and New Moms

Guests:

  • Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, HHS
  • Tina Chin, White House Council on Women
  • Rear Admiral Anne Schuchat, CDC
  • Dr. Tony Fauci, National Institutes of Health/NIAD
  • Dr. Laura Riley, OB/GYN - Mass General Hospital
  • Tina Johnson, American College of Midwives

August 20, 2009

Business Guidance

Guests:

  • Dr. Toby Merlin, CDC
  • Dr. Till Jolly, DHS
  • Travis Sullivan, DOC
  • Ann Beauchesne, U.S. Chamber of Congress

August 4, 2009

H1N1 Response Status Update

Guests:

  • Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, HHS
  • Secretary Janet Napolitano, DHS
  • Secretary Arne Duncan, DoEd
  • Rear Admiral Anne Schuchat, CDC