VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ISSUES DIRECTIVE REGARDING INFLUENZA VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2008-09
October 27, 2008
October 27, 2008
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration issued the following directive:
1. PURPOSE: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive provides policy for the implementation and use of influenza vaccine for 2008-2009.
2. BACKGROUND
a. The influenza vaccination program is an essential component of VHA's health promotion and disease prevention programs. Influenza is a cause of substantial morbidity . . .
1. PURPOSE: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive provides policy for the implementation and use of influenza vaccine for 2008-2009.
2. BACKGROUND
a. The influenza vaccination program is an essential component of VHA's health promotion and disease prevention programs. Influenza is a cause of substantial morbidity . . .