The purpose of the Flu Advisory Board is to enhance communication during the flu season by deploying appropriate resources in a timely manner and making rapid decisions about flu vaccine supply.  FAB is committed to controlling disease outbreaks and communicating effectively during urgent situations.

Facts about FAB:

• Comprised of nearly 100 members representing public and private health
• Formed in 2005 as an Extension of MI Advisory Committee on Immunizations (MACI)
• Member organizations from nurse associations, health systems, health plans, private medical practice, health advocacy groups, and local public health departments

FAB Meetings:

FAB meets eight times per year, including four face-to-face meetings and four conference calls in between face-to-face meetings.

FAB Chair: Elizabeth Harton, CDC Public Health Advisor

Upcoming FAB Meetings

February 18, 2009
May 20, 2009
August 19, 2009
November 18, 2009

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Meeting Location: Michigan Public Health Institute, Interactive Learning Center (Suite 380), 2436 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, Michigan 48864

Directions 

If you cannot make it to the FAB meeting in person, feel free to dial-in via telephone. 

Conference Call Dial In: 1-877-336-1828    
Access Code: 2499503

Past Meeting Information

Meeting Agendas

Meeting Minutes

To become involved in the Flu Advisory Board, contact Cristi Carlton, Vaccine-Preventable Disease Epidemiologist, at CarltonC2@michigan.gov.

Attention FAB Members: Remember to use the Influenza Vaccine Exchange Network (IVEN), a tool to facilitate redistribution of influenza vaccine, should shortages occur. IVEN is for privately purchased flu vaccine only.