Weekly Flu News - January 13
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 unveils health security strategy for emergencies, HealthLeaders Media (January 7, 2010)
H1N1 flu is a false pandemic, health expert claims, Fox News (January 11, 2010)
Under fire WHO to review handling of flu pandemic, Associated Foreign Press (January 12, 2010)
Vaccines and Antivirals
U.S. scales back H1N1 vaccine, cuts CSL order in half, Reuters (January 11, 2010)
H1N1 shots widely available, but do people want them? ABC News (January 12, 2010)
Disease Characteristics
Early lessons from the H1N1 pandemic: Critical illness in children unpredictable but survivable, Science Daily (January 11, 2010)
Study finds H1N1 virus spreads easily by plane, Physorg.com (January 6, 2010)
H1N1’s second wave infects older residents, report says, TheBostonChannel.com (January 11, 2010)
General News
CDC hopes to prevent repeat of 1958 flu mortality surge, CIDRAP (January 7, 2010)
Easing H1N1 pandemic may let in new flu viruses, Reuters (January 8, 2010)
CDC: Swine flu now widespread only in 1 state, MSNBC (January 8, 2010)
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