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Readiness to vaccinate critical personnel during an influenza pandemic, United States, 2015

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  • Moulia, D.L.
  • Dopson, S.A.
  • Vagi, S.J.
  • Fitzgerald, T.J.
  • Fiebelkorn, A.P.
  • Graitcer, S.B.

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Objectives. To assess the readiness to vaccinate critical infrastructure personnel (CIP) involved in managing public works, emergency services, transportation, or any other system or asset that would have an immediate debilitating impact on the community if not maintained. Methods. We analyzed self-reported planning to vaccinate CIP during an influenza pandemic with data from 2 surveys: (1) the Program Annual Progress Assessment of immunization programs and (2) the Pandemic Influenza Readiness Assessment of public health emergency preparedness programs. Both surveys were conducted in 2015. Results. Twenty-six (43.3%) of 60 responding public health emergency preparedness programs reported having an operational plan to identify and vaccinate CIP, and 16 (26.2%) of 61 responding immunization programs reported knowing the number of CIP in their program's jurisdictions. Conclusions. Many programs may not be ready to identify and vaccinate CIP during an influenza pandemic. Additional efforts are needed to ensure operational readiness to vaccinate CIP during the next influenza pandemic.

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  • Moulia, D.L. & Dopson, S.A. & Vagi, S.J. & Fitzgerald, T.J. & Fiebelkorn, A.P. & Graitcer, S.B., 2017. "Readiness to vaccinate critical personnel during an influenza pandemic, United States, 2015," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 107(10), pages 1643-1645.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2017.303942_3
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2017.303942
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