THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY THOMAS, NOVEMBER 9, 2009

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, NOVEMBER 9, 2009  

A RESOLUTION

Designating the period of October 2009 through January 2010 as

"H1N1 Virus Awareness Season" in Pennsylvania and encouraging

all Pennsylvanians to receive the H1N1 vaccine.

WHEREAS, The rapid spreading of the H1N1 virus, also known as

swine flu, beginning in April 2009, has caused the World Health

Organization to declare the H1N1 virus as the reason for the

current flu pandemic; and

WHEREAS, In swift response to this pandemic the Federal

Government has developed a highly ambitious plan to immunize at

least half of the United States population, which will allow for

containment of the spread of H1N1 in the nation throughout the

upcoming flu season; and

WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

has provided substantial guidance to State and local public

health officials for adequately implementing vaccination plans;

and

WHEREAS, Children, young adults and pregnant women have been

determined to be the groups most susceptible to contracting H1N1

and have been given priority for receiving the vaccine; and

WHEREAS, The CDC urges all individuals, in addition to

receiving their regular seasonal flu vaccine, to receive the

H1N1 vaccine; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the

period of October 2009 through January 2010 as "H1N1 Virus

Awareness Season" in Pennsylvania and encourage all

Pennsylvanians to receive the H1N1 vaccine.