HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2006 (26) RESOLUTION REQUESTING IMPROVEMENT OF SUPPLY AND
DISTRIBUTION OF AND ACCESS TO INFLUENZA VACCINE TO LOCAL
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
RESOLUTION NO. 0762 ( .2600)
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, influenza vaccine is a highly effective tool in preventing influenza- related
morbidity and mortality, especially in high -risk category individuals; and
WHEREAS; annually nationwide: 5 -20% of the population is afflicted with influenza;
more than 20,000 people are hospitalized due to complications; and more than 36,000 people die
due to influenza and/or complications; and
WHEREAS, supply and distribution of influenza vaccine is hampered by a variety of
factors, creating instability in supply and inequities in access to the vaccine; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the supply and distribution problems, local health departments
and private medical provider's are being criticized for their inability to deliver vaccine to the
public during a "regular" flu season; and
WHEREAS, it is critical that the supply and distribution of influenza vaccine be
stabilized before our nation and the world is faced with its next influenza pandemic; and
WHEREAS, local and state preparedness efforts are ongoing in an attempt to enhance
emergency response capacity and require stability of supplies of critical pharmaceuticals; and
WHEREAS, United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) Secretary
Michael Leavitt is promoting preparedness for a potential pandemic of influenza at a governor's
summit in each state but without a plan for assuring adequate supply and equitable distribution of
influenza vaccine and other vital pharmaceuticals; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Health and Human Services Board recommends
communicating to Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Secretary Helene
Nelson, Governor Jim Doyle, U.S. Senators Russ Feingold and Herb Kohl, U.S. Representative
Ron Kind, and President George W. Bush the urgency of correcting these ongoing problems and
assuring a reliable supply and distribution system for our state and our nation of essential
influenza vaccine.
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Health and Human Services Board also recommends
encouraging support from the Wisconsin Hospitals Association, Wisconsin Public Health
Association, Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards, Wisconsin
Counties Association, Pierce -St. Croix Medical Society, American Academy of Family
Physicians, and Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC).
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that it
supports the Health and Human Services Board recommendation and that a copy of this
resolution be forwarded to those named above.
Offered by the Health and Human Services Board on May 16, 2006.
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
❑ ❑ ❑ Tom Dorsey e t C
[a` ❑ ❑ ❑ Esther Wentz /� i - /N
❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Tom Caflisch
LJ ❑ ❑ ❑ Lois Burri c d- ci
2 ❑ ❑ ❑ Tom Dowd
❑ ❑ ❑ Linda Luckey 0\- L k '
0 ❑ ❑ Ralph Swenson � )
C "❑ ❑ ❑ Dr. Michael Kretz N n , 1' 1,c�r � y .� / L.1A,
Deb Rasmussen V' '( - aL, -J
This Resolution was ado ted by the St. Croix County Board
I Reviewed by Corporation Counsel on 1 1 of Supervisors on - t 14 aan&
e - , t i tCyP 04-701
I Greg erman, Corporation Counsel Cindy CampbeN, County Clerk
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