What is the definition of a “public health clinic”?
For the purpose of this document, a “public health clinic” is a clinic that is conducted by, or on behalf of, a state or local health jurisdiction and that receives Public Health Emergency Response (PHER) implementation funds to administer H1N1 influenza vaccine. This may include a commercial community vaccinator (CCV) or other private provider that has a service contract or similar agreement with the public health entity. Vaccine administration could occur in a variety of settings such as hospitals, provider offices, schools, clinics, and any other setting where vaccine can be appropriately given. The provider agreement that each H1N1 vaccine provider must sign in order to receive an allocation of H1N1 vaccine does not constitute an agreement for the provider to administer H1N1 vaccine on behalf of the public health department. Providers must enter into separate agreements with state or local jurisdictions in order to provide vaccine on behalf of those jurisdictions. “Public health cl
