INFLUENZA VACCINATION PROGRAMS ARE
DIRECTED TOWARD PROTECTING THOSE AT GREATEST RISK OF SERIOUS
ILLNESS OR DEATH FROM THE DISEASE. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES HAVE
INDICATED THAT INFLUENZA RELATED DEATHS OCCUR PRIMARILY AMONG
CHRONICALLY ILL ADULTS AND CHILDREN, AS WELL OLDER PERSONS,
ESPECIALLY THOSE OVER 65 YEARS. THESE DATA ARE NECESSARY TO MONITOR
PROGRAM ACTIVITY.
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.