August Webinar – Looking Ahead to the 2016-2017 Flu Season: Vaccine Options and Messages

Looking Ahead to the 2016-2017 Flu Season:
Vaccine Options and Messages

During this VICNetwork Webinar, our speakers provided a review the 2015-16 influenza season, discussed vaccine recommendations for the 2016-2017 influenza season, and provided an overview of the CDC’s influenza vaccination communication campaign plans.

Objectives:

  • Summarize the 2015-2016 flu season
  • Summarize the number of deaths and hospitalizations prevented in previous flu seasons
  • Provide an update on flu vaccination recommendations, formulas and supply for the 2016-2017 flu season
  • Highlight key communication considerations and planned strategies for the 2016-2017 flu season

Speakers:

Joe Bresee, M.D., FAAP Chief –  Epidemiology and Prevention Branch, Influenza Division
CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

Jeanne Santoli, M.D., MPH, Chief – Vaccine Supply & Assurance Branch,
Immunization Services Division, CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.

Cate Shockey, J.D., Health Communication Specialist – Health Communication Science Office
CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

Originally aired August 30, 2016

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