OpportunityTitle: PPHF 2016: PPHF Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Program &#8211; US Platform to Measure Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness against Laboratory-confirmed Influenza-associated Hospitalizations &#8211; financed in part by 2016 Prevention and Public Health Fu
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governments Special district governments Independent school districtsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses
Description: Influenza is an important cause of morbidity, mortality, and healthcare burden across all age groups.Because influenza viruses are constantly changing and vaccines are reformulated every year, annualestimates of the effectiveness of influenza vaccines in preventing influenza infection and itsassociated complications are needed in order to evaluate the protection provided by annual,nationwide vaccination programs.Each year in the United States, influenza viruses infect up to 20%
GrantorContactEmailDescription: OGSTIMS@cdc.gov
GrantorContactText: OGS TIMS &lt;br/&gt;770-488-2700