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http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/2009/RAND_DB577.pdf (**Rand on vaccianting ADOLESCENTS)
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Obtaining parental consent in other settings, especially those
where adolescents congregate without parents (e.g., schools, after-school
programs, sports events), is substantially more challenging
where adolescents congregate without parents (e.g., schools, after-school
programs, sports events), is substantially more challenging
also mentions the use of "NON TRADITIONAL VACCINATORS"
http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/2009/RAND_OP270.pdf (Tracking 2009 adult vaccinations)
http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/documents/2009june/RAND_Flu.pdf (o8 vaccination stats)
H1N1 Swine Flu:
http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/2009/RAND_RB9466.pdf (How effective was local control vs UN control)
http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/2009/RAND_TR719.pdf (Response to Chemical/Radiological Incidents)
Non RAND, but admits:
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1. Investments in pandemic planning and stockpiling antiviral medications paid off;
2. Public health departments did not have enough resources to carry out plans;
3. Response plans must be adaptable and science-driven;
4. Providing clear, straightforward information to the public was essential for allaying fears
and building trust;
5. School closings have major ramifications for students, parents, and employers;
6. Sick leave and policies for limiting mass gatherings were also problematic;
7. Even with a mild outbreak, the health care delivery system was overwhelmed;
8. Communication between the public health system and health providers was not well coordinated;
9. WHO pandemic alert phases caused confusion; and
10. International coordination was more complicated than expected
2. Public health departments did not have enough resources to carry out plans;
3. Response plans must be adaptable and science-driven;
4. Providing clear, straightforward information to the public was essential for allaying fears
and building trust;
5. School closings have major ramifications for students, parents, and employers;
6. Sick leave and policies for limiting mass gatherings were also problematic;
7. Even with a mild outbreak, the health care delivery system was overwhelmed;
8. Communication between the public health system and health providers was not well coordinated;
9. WHO pandemic alert phases caused confusion; and
10. International coordination was more complicated than expected
http://healthyamericans.org/assets/files/pandemic-flu-lesson.pdf
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