Documents for the general public now posted on the DPH website: Flu Vaccines and Vaccine Safety (new document) at:
Year: 2009
Sept 17 09 Update from MDPH: Seasonal and H1N1 flu resources for the general public
Just announced by MDPH: Significant delays in getting seasonal flu vaccine
MDPH has announced significant unexpected delays in MA in the receipt of seasonal flu vaccine. MA has 40% of what was expected. Sounds like the rest will not arrive until… Read more »
Harvard Medical Study Links Lack of Insurance to 45,000 U.S. Deaths a Year
September 17, 2009, 4:14 pm Harvard Medical Study Links Lack of Insurance to 45,000 U.S. Deaths a YearBy Reed Abelson As the White House and Congress continue debating how best… Read more »
From MDPH Screening forms for seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccination
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) has developed influenza screening forms, which have been reviewed by CDC and which can be used for both seasonal and pandemic H1N1 influenza vaccination: 1…. Read more »
Flu information site Info in several languages for doctors, nurses and patients
Flu site that is free and provides all out H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza information for doctors, nurses and patients. The patient information can be used as handouts and is available… Read more »
ICU study: Half of flu patients were previously healthy
See article pasted below and copy of the study attached.
Sept 16 2009 Traditional medicine can cure swine flu: Chinese state media
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Recent clinical trials in Beijing show traditional Chinese medicine is effective in preventing and curing the A/H1N1 virus, commonly known as "swine flu," according to a… Read more »
Sept 16 2009 DPH Flu Clinic website now live (sites to find vaccine)
The Flu Clinic Website,
September 16 2009 Statewide Medical Surge Committee: H1N1 PowerPoint presentation
Attached for your review is a copy of the PowerPoint presentation regarding the vaccination program for H1N1 prepared by Pejman Talebian and Donna Lazorik at the state lab. Today’s meeting… Read more »
It’s Simple: Medicare for All
By George S. McGovernSunday, September 13, 2009 For many years, a handful of American political leaders — including the late senator