Points of Distribution Clinic Sites (TH-2600.6525-600)

Term	Points of Distribution Clinic Sites
Code	TH-2600.6525-600
Definition	Locations where people can receive medication or vaccine to protect themselves in the event of a disease outbreak (e.g., pandemic influenza) or a terrorist release of biological or chemical weapons such as anthrax, plague or smallpox. Mass prophylaxis of the public becomes necessary when the need for rapid, voluntary vaccination of a large population exceeds the normal capacity of the local public health and health care system.
Created	8/10/10
Changed	9/23/10
Use References	Mass Clinic Sites Mass Immunization Sites Mass Prophylaxis Clinics Mass Vaccination/Dispensing Sites PODS Clinics PODS Clinic Sites Point of Dispensing/Vaccination Clinics Point of Dispensing/Vaccination Clinic Sites
See Also References	Open Pharmacies (TH-2600.1500-715) Pharmacies (LH-6600) Post Disaster Emergency Medical Care (TH-2300.6350) Prescription Medication Services (LH-6700)
External Classification Terms	Disaster (CAN DI-180) Disaster Preparedness and Relief (UW 6.2.01.04) Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services (NTE M20) Disaster Relief/Recovery (NPC M02.04) Disaster Services (USA DI-180)
Related Concepts	Disaster Services
Facet	Service
Comments
Bibliographic References	"State of California Mass Prophylaxis Planning Guide", California Emergency Medical Services Authority, http://www.emsa.ca.gov/disaster/files/draft_mass_prophy_final.pdf