Approved
consistent with clarifications in CDC memos of 2-2-01 and 3-1-01.
Any future survey of this nature shall allow for electronic
submission by respondents.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
1,108
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0
573
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0
0
0
0
A substantial delay in the delivery of
2000-01 influenza vaccine is expected. It is unknown how this dealy
will affect U.S. nursing homes (NHs) access to vaccine and
influenza-related health outocmes including the occurrence of
influenza outbreaks. A sample of NHs in 9 states will be surveyed
with a mailed survey. Some NHs in California will be contacted to
participate in an additional study to validate the survey results.
The results will be used to assess NHs access to vaccine, to
evaluate the health impact of the delay in vaccine delivery, and to
assess assess the use of other influenza infection control
measures.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.