HHS taps Defense, VA systems for H1N1 flu vaccine monitoring

The HHS has enlisted the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs systems and databases to be used for its H1N1 flu vaccine monitoring initiative. "A robust plan for monitoring adverse events following immunization during mass vaccination for 2009 H1N1 influenza is a critical component to ensure the safety of these vaccines," the agency said.

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