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San Francisco scales flu vaccination: city and Health Network plan pop-up clinics, outreach to high-need neighborhoods
Summary
Public-health presenters described a citywide influenza campaign embedded in the COVID command structure, with partner clinics, pop-up sites co-located with COVID testing, targeted outreach to shelters and equity-focused messaging to address disparities.
Julie Stolte, Director of Communicable Diseases Control and Prevention, and Health Network leaders told the Health Commission that flu vaccination this year is being coordinated closely with the city’s COVID command center to reduce influenza burden while COVID-19 circulates.
"Flu vaccination is of heightened importance given the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic," Stolte said, outlining six strategies: coordinate with health systems and pharmacies; monitor supply and distribution; ensure public engagement; develop clinician guidance; stand up community…
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