The CDC solicited public input via a Web-based dialogue on the issue of vaccination prioritization in the event of a flu pandemic. Experts say chances of a deadly worldwide outbreak of flu are increasing. The United States Department of Health and Human Services is in the process of preparing to reduce the impact of a pandemic influenza in the United States. The U.S. government is working to secure an adequate supply of vaccine for pandemic flu. In case of an outbreak, vaccine will be distributed according to predetermined priorities. Determining these priorities is a difficult task. This dialogue seeks to obtain public input on the government’s ten pandemic influenza vaccination goals. Participants will discuss this critical health issue with public health officials.

The latest information on pandemic influenza (also known as avian influenza) is available at http://www.pandemicflu.gov.