January 13, 2010
Purpose and Target Audience
The purpose of this document is to provide information to state/local immunization programs regarding options for reporting certain criminal, fraud and abuse matters relating to the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine and ancillary supplies.
Background
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to receive reports regarding charges, distribution and marketing irregularities [...]

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Opinion: Swine flu response drew criticism, but taught valuable lessons
COMMENTARY
By Dr. William Schaffner
msnbc.com contributor
 Dec. 29, 2009
By now many of us have gotten our doses of influenza vaccine. Now it’s time for a dose of influenza reality. Let’s acknowledge that flu virus is a living thing — and a pretty crafty one at that. Despite all [...]

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If someone in your home has it, you’ve got a 1 in 8 chance of getting sick
Dec. 30, 2009
How contagious is swine flu? Less than the novel viruses that have caused big world outbreaks in the past, new research suggests.
If someone in your home has swine flu, your odds of catching it are about one [...]

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