[Federal Register: May 7, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 87)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Meeting of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the
Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hereby giving notice
that the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) will hold a
meeting. The meeting is open to the public. Pre-registration is
required for both public attendance and comment. Individuals who wish
to attend the meeting and/or participate in the public comment session
should either e-mail nvpo@hhs.gov or call 202-690-5566 to register.
DATES: The meeting will be held on June 2, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. and on June 3, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Department of Health and Human Services; Hubert H. Humphrey
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Building, Room 800; 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Andrea Krull, Public Health
Advisor, National Vaccine Program Office, Department of Health and
Human Services, Room 443-H Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone: (202) 690-5566;
Fax: (202) 260-1165; e-mail: nvpo@hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 2101 of the Public
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-1), the Secretary of Health and
Human Services was mandated to establish the National Vaccine Program
to achieve optimal prevention of human infectious diseases through
immunization and to achieve optimal prevention against adverse
reactions to vaccines. The National Vaccine Advisory Committee was
established to provide advice and make recommendations to the Director
of the National Vaccine Program, on matters related to the Program's
responsibilities. The Assistant Secretary for Health serves as Director
of the National Vaccine Program.
Topics to be discussed at the meeting include vaccine safety
recommendations, the National Vaccine Plan, adult immunization
recommendations, NVAC evaluation, vaccine stockpile, vaccine financing,
2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak, and other related issues. The meeting
agenda will be posted on the Web site: http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac by
May 18, 2009.
Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available.
Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as
sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should
notify the designated contact person at least one week prior to the
meeting. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide
comments at the meeting. Public comment will be limited to five minutes
per speaker. Individuals who would like to submit written statements
should e-mail or fax their comments to the National Vaccine Program
Office at least five business days prior to the meeting. Register by
sending an e-mail to nvpo@hhs.gov or by calling 202-690-5566 and
providing name, e-mail address and organization.
Dated: April 29, 2009.
Bruce Gellin,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Director, National Vaccine
Program Office.
[FR Doc. E9-10668 Filed 5-6-09; 8:45 am]
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