Influenza Update 2003 A National Immunization Program, National Center for Infectious Diseases and Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast December 19, 2003 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

This live program will provide the most current information available on influenza surveillance, vaccine supply, CDC "interim" recommendations regarding priority groups for vaccination, use of live attenuated influenza vaccine and vaccination of children. The program will also provide guidance on antiviral use, infection control measures, laboratory issues such as diagnostic tests, case reporting and communication contact information. Goal To update providers on the most recent information regarding the 2003-04 Influenza season. Objectives At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Describe current influenza activity in the U.S. Describe the status of the influenza vaccine supply. List recommendations for priority groups for vaccination. Describe the use of influenza diagnostic tests. State the recommended use of antiviral medication. Identify appropriate infection control measures. Target Audience Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, DoD paraprofessionals, pharmacists, and their colleagues who either give immunizations or set policy for their offices, clinics, communicable disease, or infection control programs. Both private and public healthcare providers, including pediatricians, family practice specialists, residents, and medical and nursing students. Faculty William Atkinson, M.D., M.P.H., Raymond Strikas, M.D. , National Immunization Program, Keiji Fukuda, M.D., M.P.H., L. Clifford McDonald, M.D., National Center for Infectious Disease, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Registration Information Participants are encouraged but not required to register and evaluate the broadcast/webcast on the CDC Training and Continuing Education Online System at http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline. Although continuing education credit is not available for the broadcast/webcast, registration and evaluation will provide valuable feedback to CDC. A certificate of attendance will be awarded to participants who register and complete the evaluation. Participants will have until January 23, 2004 to register and evaluate the broadcast/webcast. Web-on-Demand (WD0036) registration and evaluation will begin on January 25, 2004.             Course numbers are listed below:             Satellite Broadcast - SB0149             Webcast - WC0049             Web-on-Demand - WD0036 Participant registration is now open at http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline. No site registration will be available for the broadcast/webcast. Questions about registration should be directed to 800-41-TRAIN, 404-639-1292, or email ce@cdc.gov. When emailing a request, please type Influenza 12/19/03 in the subject line. For additional questions regarding program content prior to the live program, please email nipinfo@cdc.gov. Satellite Technical Specifications The broadcast will be available on C and Ku-bands. Coordinates are listed below. Call 888-232-3299 (or 877-232-1010 for the hearing/speech impaired) and enter the document number 130027 when prompted. Signal Test Date and Time December 18, 2003 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET Same coordinates for signal test and broadcast Broadcast Date and Time December 19, 2003 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Color bars and tone begin 30 minutes before broadcast C-Band Satellite: Galaxy-4R Longitude: 99 degrees West Channel: 19 Downlink Freq: 4080 MHz Polarization: Horizontal Audio Freq: 6.2 & 6.8 Ku-Band Satellite: Galaxy-10R Longitude: 123 degrees West Channel: 24 Downlink Freq: 12180 MHz Polarization: Horizontal Audio Freq: 6.2 & 6.8 This broadcast will be closed-captioned Questions There will not be a live question and answer period during this program. For additional information about Influenza, please visit the CDC Influenza website at http://www.cdc.gov/flu. Content questions following this program can be answered by calling the National Immunization Hotline:                 English: 800-232-2522                 Espaņol: 800-232-0233                 TTY: 800-243-7889 You may submit questions via email to nipinfo@cdc.gov. Technical Assistance for satellite downlinking ONLY: 800-728-8232 [International callers dial 404-639-1289]   Audiobridge Information In the event you are unable to receive the signal on program day, you may join by audiobridge. For security reasons, the passcode, listed below, will be required to join the calls. Toll Free Number 888-560-6184 Toll Number: 1-484-630-9369 Passcode: 12192 If you have problems during your audiobridge conference, you may call 800-728-8232 or International callers dial 404-639-1289. Webcast Information This program will have a live webcast and will also be available for viewing as an archived webcast at archived webcast Sponsors The National Immunization Program, the National Center for Infectious Diseases, the Public Health Training Network, the Division of Professional Development and Evaluation, Public Health Practice Program Office, CDC. Goal Objectives Target Audience Faculty Registration Information Satellite Technical Specifications Webcast Information Slides and Script Sponsors