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| June 13, 2001 | Contact: Jody Oesterreicher (312) 996-8277; joest@uic.edu |
ATTN: NEWS PLANNING AND ASSIGNMENT EDITORS AND HEALTH REPORTERS
IMMUNIZATION CRISIS TO BE EXPLORED AT INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE WORKSHOP
WHAT:
UIC School of Public Health is hosting an Institute of Medicine workshop addressing an impending crisis in immunization detailed in a recent IOM report, "Calling the Shots."
WHEN:
June 15
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
UIC School of Public Health
1603 W. Taylor St.
Auditorium
DETAILS:
Despite record levels of vaccination in the United States, the country's immunization system is under serious strain, increasing the risk of disease outbreaks, an institute report revealed in 2000. "Calling the Shots" stated that the nation's immunization system is facing new responsibilities and diminishing or uncertain resources, which leave it inadequately equipped to meet future needs.
State and local public health agencies are not equipped to deliver new vaccines, increase efforts to immunize adults with chronic health problems, or eliminate ongoing disparities in vaccine coverage between low-income groups and the general population.
UIC School of Public Health experts are monitoring and seeking solutions to low immunization rates.
Major sessions and panel discussions include:
- Immunization Finance in the 21st Century
- State and Local Roles in the National Immunization System
- Private Sector Roles in Integrating Immunizations into Health Care Services
- Roundtable Discussion 1: Unresolved Problems and Significant Challenges
- Roundtable Discussion 2: Next Steps and Future Strategies
Welcoming addresses will be given by David Smith, president, Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University; Susan Scrimshaw, dean, UIC School of Public Health; and Rosemary Chalk, senior program officer, IOM.
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