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H1N1 -
 
Panvax
Swine Flu VaccinationVince Rettura
Delivering a
Healthy WA
 
11 September 2009 Slide 2 
Goal
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The goal of the pandemic vaccinationprogram is to provide protection to thepandemic virus by vaccinating as manypeople as quickly as possible, using anapproach which targets specific populationgroups
 
11 September 2009 Slide 3 
Rationale
The underlying principles for targeting groups in Australiainclude:
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To prevent severe disease in those vulnerable to moresevere outcomes
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To prevent spread of disease to the vulnerable byvaccinating their contacts
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To protect those at high risk of exposure because of theirwork
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To protect health care services and reduce healthcareworker staff absenteeism
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To mitigate potential economic impact on the Australianpig industry
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To provide herd immunity
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