Dr. Abdul Rao initiated H1N1 Influence Virus Vaccination Program in 2009 Released by: Kevin Smith Web Site: http://www.iwhna.org This press release is to inform the readers that Dr. Abdul Rao initiated H1N1 Influence virus vaccination program in 2009. Email: sub.abdulrao@gmail.com Keywords: Dr. Abdul Rao, Abdul Rao, Abdul Rao USF Update Date: 8/3/2010 6:29:14 AM Hits: 620 Descrption:  Under the Medical Directorship of Dr. Abdul Rao, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Research Officer of the Institute, The Institute of Women's Health of North America collaborated with the FloridaSHOTS to initiate a 2009 H1N1 Influence virus vaccination program in all six affiliated campuses in Florida. The residents in Broward, Hillsborough, Marion, Orange and adjoining counties availed this opportunity and got vaccinated against 2009 H1N1 Influenza virus. Dr. Abdul Rao exclaimed, "Given the urgency of this matter and the endemic nature of this disease, the Institute mobilized a rather expansive infrastructure to effectively implement this program." Infection from 2009 H1N1 Influenza virus remains a serious threat in the U.S. with over 10,000 patients dying from the complications of this endemic disease in 2009. Dr. Abdul Rao aims to create awareness among the people against the criticality of this deadly disease. The Institute of Women's Health of North America is working very closely with the relevant county health departments and community-based organizations to continue to enhance the outreach and effectiveness of this vaccination program. Hundreds of vaccines are still available at the Institute's affiliated campuses and the vaccination is offered on a walk-in basis to all men, women and children over the age of four (4) years. For the convenience of the people, evening and weekend hours are also available. Very knowledgeable staff at each affiliated campus is available to provide any clarification that people may need to make an informed decision. About Dr. Abdul Rao Dr. Abdul S. Rao did his medical degree from Dow Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan, in 1983. After completing his residency training in Orthopedic Surgery, Abdul Rao joined the Department of Physiology, Boston University School of Medicine and graduated in 1989 with a M.A., in Physiology. He completed a year of post-doctoral Research Fellowship in the Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Abdul Rao joined the Nuffield Department of Surgery, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK, as a Clinical Instructor from 1990-1993. He graduated from the University of Oxford with a D.Phil., (Doctor of Philosophy) in Transplantation Immunology in 1993. Contact infomation: 10744 Cory Lake Drive, Tampa, FL 33647