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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2005
Media Advisory: CMA to Release Survey of Physicians: 75 % Have Not Received Flu Shots for All Patients
Contact:
Contact: CMA Media Relations-Karen Nikos, 916-551-2069;Peter Warren, (cell) 310-809-4381;Ron Lopp, 916-551-2042;California Academy of Family Physicians,Tiffany Hasker, 415-345-8667
WHAT: The California Medical Assn. will release a survey showing that 75 percent of doctors responding to a survey Nov. 3 said they still don't have all their flu shots for patients. More than 90 percent of these doctors treat high-risk patients. CMA will release its survey, and CMA and California Academy of Family Physicians will address the annual issue of flu immunization supply. They will call upon suppliers for a more equitable distribution process.
WHO: CMA and the California Academy of Family Physicians: Jack Lewin, M.D., CEO, CMA; Eric Ramos, M.D., President, California Academy of Family Physicians (family physicians in Modesto); Dr. William Dugdale, Sacramento physician. (Dr. Lewin will appear live at the news conference, other physicians will be on conference call)
WHERE: CMA Headquarters, 1201 J. Street, Sacramento, Second Floor Conference Room
WHEN: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Call-in available: 1-866-448-6758; Code 265809
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