Interim Updated Planning Guidance

Purpose

  • The Pandemic Vaccine Targeting Guidance, which is a part of the National Pandemic Strategy, leads allocation and targeting of pandemic influenza vaccine in the United States during a flu pandemic.
  • Effective allocation and administration of pandemic flu vaccine will play a critical role in preventing flu and reducing its effects on health and society.
  • This guidance provides the rationale for a national vaccination program during a pandemic that also allows for local adjustment.