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MINUTES AMENDED 11-17-2005 <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />October 27, 2005 <br />Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Cassell 4 October 27, 2005 <br />D. Possible Resolution on Influenza Vaccine Supply <br /> <br />For the past several years, there have been problems with influenza vaccine supplies. <br />This year there appears to be adequate supplies, however, the distribution seems to <br />favor large purchasers without giving priority to government or safety net providers. <br />Some of the vaccine being distributed will come late in the season when the public is <br />less likely to desire immunizations, leaving the public sector with any “oversupply” that <br />may be in the market. It is also unclear the extent to which large entities that provide flu <br />vaccine through grocery stores or other public venues adhere to the guidelines for <br />provision to high risk groups during the “blackout” period. <br /> <br />Board members expressed their concern that the distribution of vaccine to Public Health <br />providers occur before distribution to grocery and drug stores. Tim Carey recommended <br />the Board go through North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors and National <br />Association of City and County Health Officials to contact the CDC and government <br />representatives about this issue. <br /> <br />By consensus the Board agreed to hold further discussions on this topic at the <br />November meeting. <br /> <br />E. Informational Items <br /> <br />a. Current Budget – Rosemary Summers <br /> <br />Rosemary Summers explained the budget reductions in operating funds and how <br />Department services are affected. Tim Carey discussed Board of Health support for the <br />Department to go to Budget & Finance to request transfer of funds as needed to cover <br />necessary health services. The Board expressed willingness to pass a motion to this <br />effect as needed and a desire to be kept updated regarding this on a regular basis. <br /> <br />b. Vet Recruitment – Jessica Lee <br /> <br /> Jessica Lee reported that a candidate for the Veterinarian position on the Board of <br />Health has contacted her and would submit an application online soon. The Board will <br />consider a recommendation at the November meeting. <br /> <br />c. Mill Creek Road Study – Ron Holdway <br /> <br />Ron Holdway reported that 40 completed surveys and 20 refusals had been received. <br />The Department had received 53 applications for water sampling and 20 had been <br />completed at this point. State toxicologists are reviewing all samples and will submit a <br />report upon completion. <br />d. Flu Immunizations Plans – Wayne Sherman <br /> <br />Wayne Sherman reported that 993 flu shots had been given so far. At the upcoming “Flu <br />Blitzes” on November 5 and 12, the Department hopes to administer 700 doses each