Swine influenza immunization program records, 1975-1979.

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Swine influenza immunization program records, 1975-1979.

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Records of a statewide program to immunize vulnerable segments of Minnesota's population against swine influenza, which in the middle 1970s was epidemic in many parts of the world. The records include files on the administration of the program and on public outreach and informational activities; data on a grant received by the state from the federal Department of Health, Education, and Welfare as part of the National Influenza Immunization Program; statistics on vaccine usage and immunizations; and program evaluations from the majority of Minnesota's counties.

1.25 cu. ft. (1 box and 1 partial box).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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