Next week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will host an open door forum addressing the H1N1 virus. The chairs will discuss provider issues around H1N1 preparedness and response and vaccination availability as well as field questions from participants.

The conference call is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2009, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ET.

To participate on the call, dial (800) 837-193 and use conference ID 2H1N1. HHS requests participants dial-in at lease 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. Questions should be submitted in advance to H1N1.listening@hhs.gov.

For more general information on H1N1, visit www.flu.gov.