DHSS Press Release

Rita Landgraf, Secretary
Jill Fredel, Director of Communications
302-255-9047, Pager 302-357-7498
Email: jill.fredel@delaware.gov

Date: September 25, 2012
DHSS-103-2012

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT:	The flu takes thousands of lives a year in the U.S. and vaccinations against the flu are more important than ever. The Division of Public Health will launch its Kent and Sussex 2012-2013 flu vaccination efforts and provide free vaccines to the public. The event is also a timed drill for DPH staff to determine emergency response in the event of a large scale health emergency.
WHO:	Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director, Division of Public Health Delaware Division of Public Health Southern Health Services and Emergency Services and Preparedness Section.
WHEN:	September 27, 2012, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Press event 9:00 a.m.)
WHERE:	Del DOT Training Center, Dover Campus 800 Bay Road (Sign Shop Road) Dover, DE 19901

Visuals: Delaware Public Health staff engaged in influenza vaccination drill for Delaware emergency preparedness services. Note: On October 5, 2012, the Farmer's Market in New Castle will host the same event; along with the statewide immunization awards and the launch of the New Castle County flu vaccination efforts.

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