Weekly Flu News - January 6, 2010
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.
Vaccines and Antivirals
France sells extra swine flu vaccines, MSNBC (January 3, 2010)
Three H1N1 vaccine studies confirm safety, weigh dosing, CIDRAP (January 4, 2010)
Healthcare Emergency Preparedness and Response
Twitter can play key role in disaster management, HealthLeaders Media (December 30, 2009)
Reusing respirators and managing N95 supplies while living up to OSHA expectations, HealthLeaders Media (December 29, 2009)
Union and hospital system agree on pandemic pact, HealthLeaders Media (January 5, 2010)
General News
At least 12,220 dead from H1N1 around world: WHO, Reuters (December 30, 2009)
CDC: Fewer states seeing widespread swine flu, ABC News (December 31, 2009)
U.S. reaction to swine flu: Apt and lucky, The New York Times (January 1, 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.