DHSS Press Release

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

Date: October 3, 2013
DHSS-134-2013

MEDIA ADVISORY: DPH OFFERS FREE FLU VACCINE OCT. 11 IN NEW CASTLE

WHAT:	The Delaware Division of Public Health will kick off the 2013-2014 flu season by holding its first flu clinic offering free influenza vaccines to the public and a press conference. The flu clinic is being run as a timed drill so DPH staff can practice their readiness in the event of a large scale health emergency.
WHO:	The Honorable Matthew Denn, Lieutenant Governor Secretary Rita Landgraf, Delaware Health and Social Services Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director, Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) DPH Emergency Preparedness and Health Staff
WHEN:	October 11, 2013 flu clinic runs 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Press conference is at 12:30 p.m. with media tours immediately following.
WHERE:	New Castle Farmers Market 101 N. DuPont Hwy New Castle, DE 19720 The flu clinic will be held in the parking lot under tents. The press conference will be held nearby.
VISUALS:	Confirmed guest speakers: 1.The Honorable Matt Denn, Lieutenant Governor 2.Rita Landgraf, Secretary, Delaware Health and Social Services 3.Karyl Rattay, MD, MS, Director, Delaware Division of Public Health

Vaccination of Lt. Governor Denn, Secretary Landgraf and Dr. Rattay.
Media tours will show the supplies (including chilled vaccine), a registration desk, a waiting area, and where the vaccine is administered.
Public Health nurses will administer flu vaccine to Delawareans age 9 and above. They will offer the intramuscular flu vaccine for ages 9 years and above, and the nasal FluMist for ages 9 years to 49 years. Clients who sign a media consent form may be photographed.
For the emergency preparedness element, staff will test their flexibility of being completely mobile. Staff will be evaluated for quality assurance and safety, ease of administering the vaccine, handling crowds in an orderly manner, and processing paperwork. Staff will follow incident command and wear identification vests.
This event is part of DPH's 'Get It' outreach campaign, developed to promote the importance of annual flu vaccination.

Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: DPH OFFERS FREE FLU VACCINE OCT. 11 IN NEW CASTLE

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