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The North Carolina Asthma Program strives to reduce the burden of asthma upon the citizens of our state by:

  • Developing and maintaining a comprehensive statewide asthma surveillance system.
  • Developing and implementing a State Asthma Plan that effectively addresses asthma in all ages, ethnic groups, backgrounds, and in multiple settings.
  • Increasing public awareness of the importance of reducing the burden of asthma and the need for supportive policies and environments.
  • Providing technical assistance and resources to help support local asthma coalitions.
  • Providing leadership and administration for the statewide asthma coalition, the Asthma Alliance of North Carolina (AANC).

 
News and Announcements
Save the Date: 2010 North Carolina Asthma Summit: May 18, 2010.

NEW!! Mark your calendars and Save the Date (PDF, 54 KB) for the 2010 North Carolina Asthma Summit: May 18, 2010! For more information, see the Asthma Alliance of North Carolina page.

Asthma Resource Guide

Read the Asthma Resource Guide (PDF, 5.47 MB), designed to provide useful asthma-related information to all populations affected by asthma in North Carolina. The guide can be used in its entirety or as individual educational materials / handouts on asthma-related topics.
Asthma Education Curriculum for Child Care Providers

With the help of the Education and Public Awareness Subcommittee of the Asthma Alliance of North Carolina (AANC), the North Carolina Asthma Program has developed an Asthma Curriculum for Child Care Providers (PDF, 5.50 MB).
Important Facts About Flu for People with Asthma

Important facts for people with asthma about the flu - read more (PDF, 2.25 MB). Contact your healthcare provider today to make an appointment to get your flu vaccination(s). For more prevention and vaccination details from the CDC, please visit their "Take 3" page.
Make an appointment to get your flu vaccination.
People with Asthma are at high risk of complications from the flu - read more (PDF, 1.29 MB). Contact your healthcare provider today to make an appointment to get your H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccinations. For more prevention tips and vaccination details, see flu.nc.gov.
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