United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States Government Accountability Office author aut Government Organization text government publication eng GAOREPORTS Legislative Agency Publications gao legislative 2010-08-12 U.S. Government Printing Office 2005-09-30 monographic deposited born digital 43 p. GA 1.13:GAO-05-984 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-05-984 P0b002ee180395c71 f:d05984 DGPO 2010-08-12 2011-03-28 GAOREPORTS-GAO-05-984 machine generated eng fdlp REPORT GAOREPORTS-GAO-05-984 GAO-05-984 Community health services Contingency plans Emergency preparedness Health care planning Influenza Health care services Health hazards Health resources utilization Health services administration Immunization programs Immunization services Infectious diseases Intergovernmental relations Lessons learned Policy evaluation Strategic planning Other Written Product A38837 In early October 2004, the nation lost about half its expected influenza vaccine supply when one of two major manufacturers announced it would not release any vaccine for the 2004-05 season because of potential contamination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had earlier recommended vaccination for 188 million individuals, including those at high risk of severe complications from influenza (such as seniors and those with chronic conditions), and other groups (such as their close contacts). Although health officials took actions to distribute the limited supply of influenza vaccine, reports persisted of high-risk individuals and others in priority groups who could not find a vaccination, including those who were turned away and never returned when supplies became available. Such reports raised questions about the adequacy of U.S. preparedness to respond to significant vaccine shortages. GAO was asked to examine actions taken at federal, state, and local levels to ensure that high-risk individuals had access to influenza vaccine during the shortage, including any lessons learned. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-05-984/html/GAOREPORTS-GAO-05-984.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-05-984/pdf/GAOREPORTS-GAO-05-984.pdf GAO-05-984 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-05-984 Other Written Product GAO-05-984; Influenza Vaccine: Shortages in 2004-05 Season Underscore Need for Better Preparation; Community health services Contingency plans Emergency preparedness Health care planning Influenza Health care services Health hazards Health resources utilization Health services administration Immunization programs Immunization services Infectious diseases Intergovernmental relations Lessons learned Policy evaluation Strategic planning Volume 114 Page 2314 114 Stat. 2314 Public Law 106-505