Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

PRESENTS:

Immunization Update 2003

BROADCAST
DATE: August 21, 2003
TIME: 9:00 - 11:30 AM (Pacific)
CHANNEL: CCCSAT Channel 90

REBROADCAST
DATE: August 22, 2003
TIME: 9:00 - 11:30 AM (Pacific)
CHANNEL: CCCSAT Channel 80

This live satellite broadcast will provide up-to-date information on the rapidly changing field of immunization. Anticipated topics include: influenza vaccine, including recommendations for the use of the new live attenuated intranasal vaccine; pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; hepatitis B vaccine; recommendations for the use of new pediatric combination vaccines; an update on the smallpox vaccination program, including recommendations for the use of smallpox vaccine for the prevention of monkeypox; and an update on global polio eradication.

CCCSAT will pass through this LIVE event on Channel 90 for the CCCSAT affiliates. The 2.5 hour broadcast will occur live from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Pacific) and will feature a live question and answer session in which participants nationwide can interact with the course instructors via toll-free telephone lines. The rebroadcast will air on Channel 80 - it will not include a live question and answer session.

For more information about the program from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, visit http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtn/imm-up2003/default.asp

How to participate:

1. Visit http://www.cccsat.org/affiliates/caffiliates.html to find a CCCSAT Affiliate nearest to you.
2. Contact your CCCSAT Affiliate to set up a viewing room or make arrangements for program to be video taped.
3. Tune into CCCSAT Channel 90 for this LIVE event!