Chapters that have not already contacted their state or territorial health departments about the expected H1N1 immunization program should do so as soon as possible. This document represents the most recent information received by the AAFP from the CDC. Each state and territory will make its own decisions about how to undertake this immunization program. In addition, Chapters may wish to go here to view CDC Recommendation for State and Local Planning for a 2009 Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Program.

The AAFP is actively engaged with the CDC on a national level. We will have a representative at the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices special meeting next week at which the target groups will be prioritized. We also have representatives that are or will be engaged in a variety of other CDC advisory meetings on maternity care, care of children, finance issues, etc.

The AAFP H1N1 web page is located here or can be accessed by clicking on the H1N1 listing on the AAFP Home Page under "Clinical and Research."

If questions for AAFP, please contact Dr. Young at hyoung@aafp.org or 800-274-2237, ext. 3100.