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Media Advisory
CDC to Discuss Increase in Hib Meningitis Cases
Parents Urged to Make Sure Infants and Children Under Five Are Fully Vaccinated
For Immediate Release: January 23, 2009
Contact: CDC Media Relations (404) 639-3286
Who:
Dr. Anne Schuchat, Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
Dr. Ruth Lynfield, Minnesota State Epidemiologist
What:
CDC and the Minnesota Department of Health will discuss the current situation in regards to Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) cases in Minnesota, the availability of the Hib vaccine and recommendations for healthcare providers and parents. Hib meningitis is a severe bacterial infection, occurring primarily in infants and children under five years of age.
When:
Friday, January 23, 1:00 p.m., ET Brief remarks followed by Q&A
Where:
The briefing will begin promptly; media should dial in a few minutes before the start of the conference.
Dial-In:
Media: 888-795-0855
Listen Only: 800-857-5742
International: 212-547-0466
Passcode: CDC Media
Important instructions:
If you would like to ask a question during the call, press *1 on your touchtone phone. Press *2 to withdraw your question. You may queue up at any time. You will hear a tone to indicate your question is pending.
LISTEN-ONLY AUDIO WEBCAST
This media availability will also available via listen-only audio web cast at http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=55325
TRANSCRIPT
A transcript of this media briefing will also be available at the CDC web site at www.cdc.gov/media.
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