Weekly Flu News - February 10
The 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic has not only resulted in a surge of patients throughout our healthcare system, but also a surge in media coverage of the disease. In continuing our commitment to keep you informed on key issues related to emergency preparedness and response, we are sending these weekly alerts which highlight recent news reports and publications related to H1N1. These articles highlight some of the issues you and your organization may be facing in the wake of the current influenza pandemic.
Government Response
HHS budget supports flu-fighting efforts, Government Executive.com (February 2, 2010)
Vaccines and Antivirals
Progress is slow on moving surplus swine flu vaccine to countries that need it, New York Times (February 1, 2010)
Swine flu vaccine safe, California and CDC data show, USA Today (February 8, 2010)
Millions of H1N1 doses will expire on Feb. 15, HealthLeaders Media (February 9, 2010)
Healthcare Emergency Preparedness and Response
Assessing the legal standard of care in public health emergencies, Journal of American Medical Association (January 2010)
Swine flu: The pandemic that wasn’t, Business Week (February 4, 2010)
General News
Study investigates how people behave in pandemics, Physorg.com (February 1, 2010)
Swine flu pandemic hit European children: study, Reuters (February 4, 2010)
Poll finds that nearly half of Americans believe H1N1 outbreak is over, Medical News Today (February 8, 2010)
Troutman Sanders LLP has been actively involved in influenza pandemic preparedness planning since 2005 and has prepared a number of white papers and planning guides to assist healthcare providers preparing for emergencies and disasters, including an influenza pandemic response.
To access Troutman Sanders LLP’s Pandemic Influenza Resource Center, which contains many of the tools that we have developed, please visit http://www.troutman.com/panflu. Please contact Steve Gravely or Erin Whaley for more information on how Troutman Sanders can assist with your pandemic influenza preparedness needs.