2009 Flu Summit: Community Mitigation Measures

July 9, 2009 Bethesda, MD

Objectives:
1.Describe the recent implementation and lessons learned of community mitigation measures (including school closings) that are intended to slow or prevent the transmission of H1N1.
2.Discuss how these measures have and will continue to impact specific groups, including businesses, universities, and child care providers.
3.Discuss specific actions that state and local officials can take to help communities implement these measures and mitigate their impact.
4.Discuss ways to eliminate barriers and align incentives for compliance with community public health measures that may be recommended in the fall.

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[woodstocknow]

whatever it is about ..it will not harm you ..the shots are safe :)

[tomperanteau]

If this outbreak is what they are considering an "epidemic", I would hate to see how they will react if we have a real epidemic. I have yet to meet anyone that has the Swine Flu in this "epidemic" and the statistics do not shore up with their assessment.

[SherrieLeaLaird]

one more thing...never trust a crooked pinky.

I've read hands all my life...number one sign of a liar and someone on the take