How will 2009 H1N1 vaccine be allocated in NYS?
Vaccine is being allocated to each state based on its population. In New York State outside of New York City, the vaccine is being allocated to each hospital based on the size of its staff and number of beds. Vaccine will also be allocated to each LHD based on the size of the population within the county, whether there are colleges or universities located in the county, and the presence of other health care facilities such as nursing homes. The NYSDOH is working with county health departments to determine where and how vaccine should be allocated within the county. Since a minimum order of 100 doses is required for a provider to be considered as a direct ship-to-site, and the number of shipping sites is limited by the CDC, LHDs will be assisting in getting vaccine to small providers, colleges, and pharmacies.
