Weekly Flu News - November 25
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
Swine flu poll: Problems with vaccine supply and safety concerns, ABC News (November 19, 2009)
Did U.S. make mistake in skipping vaccine additive? Reuters (November 20, 2009)
Glaxo puts hold on some swine flu shots in Canada, Bloomberg (November 23, 2009)
WHO probing drug resistant swine flu, Reuters (November 24, 2009)
Healthcare Surge
Advisory subcommittee to CDC approves ethics guidance for rationing ventilators, The Huffington Post (November 24, 2009
Human Resources
US Labor Department’s OSHA issues compliance directive to address flu prevention for health care workers, U.S. Department of Labor Press Release (November 20, 2009)
General News
H1N1 flu spreading east, peaking in some areas: WHO, ABC News (November 20, 2009)
In Ukraine, H1N1 pandemic sets off panic and politicking, Washington Post (November 21, 2009)
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.
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