What: Media Roundtable Discussion on Meningococcal Disease
When: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Where: Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 NE 10th St – Room 307
Featuring: Terry L. Cline, Ph.D., Oklahoma Commissioner of Health, Dr. Kristy Bradley, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, State Epidemiologist, Oklahoma State Department of Health, and Dr. Gene Claflin, MD, Medical Director, Oklahoma City County Health Department, as well as other staff from the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Oklahoma City County Health Department.
Background: This media roundtable will provide important information regarding Meningococcal Disease.
The recent Oologah meningococcal outbreak resulted in increased interest in the disease. As a result, confusion exists about the different types of meningitis and confusion exists about proper mitigation and prevention techniques.
During the roundtable discussion, you’ll learn about meningococcal disease and have an opportunity to ask public health experts questions related to the outbreak, the frequency of the disease in Oklahoma, and how Oklahomans can avoid the tragic outcomes associated with the Oologah outbreak.
We recognize your time is valuable so we promise to keep the discussion short and on message. Don’t miss this opportunity! For more information, contact Larry Weatherford, 405/271-5601.
