2009 News

August 14, 2009

Have Your Voice Heard: Bucks County One of 10 Sites Across Country to Participate In CDC H1N1 Discussion

With the expectation that H1N1 will remain a prevalent public health risk as we approach the fall, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is asking Bucks Countains to register for a community engagement meeting they will be holding on August 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

The CDC is asking for public discussion, deliberation and input as the agency considers whether to simply make vaccines available to those seeking immunization, to promote vaccination to those most at risk or to implement a widespread immunization program.  Bucks County is one of 10 sites selected.

The Keystone Center will conduct the meetings for the CDC, and is involving state and local health agencies in the process.  Staff from the Bucks County Health Department will be on hand to hear sentiments expressed by the group.

Those interested in attending should pre-register by visiting Keystone’s Web site, http://www.keystone.org/H1N1/BucksCounty. 

The meeting is slated for Saturday, August 22 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4700 East Street Road, Trevose. Breakfast and registration begin at 8 a.m. Lunch will also be offered.  According to the Keystone Center and CDC, those who pre-register and attend the full meeting will be eligible to receive $50.

For additional information on the event, call the Keystone Center at 1-866-276-6485.