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 WHO begins pandemic guidance update May 6, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
North Carolina fosters preparedness with the touch of a finger May 5, 2008
Adenovirus-based H5N1 vaccine broadly protective in mice May 2, 2008
Researchers find fast way to make human antibodies against flu May 2, 2008
Federal officials discuss school-closure concerns May 1, 2008
HHS adds H5N1 clade 2.2 vaccine to stockpile Apr 29, 2008
IOM: US likely to need bigger antiviral stockpile Apr 25, 2008
Indonesia denies seeking payment for virus samples Apr 23, 2008
HHS names chief for biodefense research agency Apr 18, 2008
Guidance offered for protecting vulnerable groups in flu pandemic Apr 16, 2008
Chinese man probably caught H5N1 from son Apr 9, 2008
Flu vaccination still a challenge for hospitals Apr 9, 2008
Two more H5N1 cases from Pakistan cluster verified Apr 3, 2008
China approves its first H5N1 vaccine Apr 3, 2008
CDC funding varies widely by state, report says Apr 2, 2008
CDC says pandemic drills hone decision-making tools Mar 25, 2008
US has enough H5N1 vaccine for 13 million people Mar 20, 2008
HHS includes online services in pandemic communication drill Mar 19, 2008
FAO: H5N1 levels in Indonesia raise pandemic risk Mar 18, 2008
CDC pandemic exercise highlights drug, mitigation, travel issues Mar 17, 2008
Avian, human flu coinfection reported in Indonesian teen Mar 17, 2008
HHS issues pandemic planning guide for states Mar 14, 2008
Hectic season exposes gaps in flu preparedness Mar 10, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Kansas launches assessment tool to gauge needs of at-risk groups Mar 10, 2008
CDC expecting H5N1 samples from Indonesia Feb 22, 2008
CDC says state preparedness much improved since 2001 Feb 20, 2008
HHS advisor fields online pandemic preparedness queries Feb 19, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Toolkit promotes preparedness for non-profit, faith-based groups Feb 11, 2008
Report urges USDA to tighten oversight of pandemic planning Feb 11, 2008
Europe reports further increase in Tamiflu resistance Feb 7, 2008
HHS budget proposal cuts state preparedness, boosts food safety Feb 4, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Kentucky's grassroots network helps at-risk populations prepare Jan 30, 2008
Authors defend study of nondrug measures in 1918 pandemic Jan 25, 2008
GAO cites barriers to antiviral, vaccine roles in pandemic Jan 23, 2008
WHO catalogs H5N1 viruses, launches tracking system Jan 22, 2008
ACLU sees coercive theme in federal pandemic plans Jan 18, 2008
OIE chief says H5N1 still has pandemic potential Jan 16, 2008
Exposure source unclear in 25% of human H5N1 cases Jan 16, 2008
Study refines view of H5N1 virus's binding preferences Jan 14, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Health workers in Texas prepare national border for pandemic flu Jan 14, 2008
OIE chief's downplaying of pandemic risk draws fire Jan 11, 2008
FDA clears single test for 12 respiratory viruses Jan 7, 2008
WHO: initial analysis of Pakistani H5N1 suggests no dangerous mutations Jan 3, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Toolkit provides guidance on home care for the sick Jan 2, 2008
Egypt reports three more H5N1 deaths Dec 31, 2007
WHO confirms H5N1 case in Pakistan cluster Dec 27, 2007
Pakistan H5N1 situation stable as Indonesia reports possible cluster Dec 21, 2007
New swine flu virus supports 'mixing vessel' theory Dec 20, 2007
Congress slashes pandemic preparedness funding Dec 20, 2007
Funding cuts said to threaten states' preparedness progress Dec 18, 2007
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Project illuminates spiritual aspects of disasters Dec 17, 2007
Possible H5N1 family cluster probed in Pakistan Dec 17, 2007
Players in H5N1's debut ponder a decade's lessons Dec 14, 2007
Public weighs in on pandemic vaccine allocation plan Dec 12, 2007
Reports suggest common source in family H5N1 cases Dec 10, 2007
Father of Chinese H5N1 fatality has infection Dec 7, 2007
Donors pledge $406 million to fight avian flu Dec 7, 2007
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Guide helps homeless shelters prepare Dec 4, 2007
HHS offers tools to promote local pandemic preparedness Dec 4, 2007
UN: H5N1 responses improving, but threat persists Nov 30, 2007
COMMENTARY
Little evidence for New York City quarantine in 1918 pandemic Nov 27, 2007
FDA panel seeks stronger label warnings for 2 flu drugs Nov 27, 2007
Virus-sharing pact eludes WHO group, but work will continue Nov 26, 2007
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Collaborations ensure local needs met in city's pandemic planning process Nov 19, 2007
WHO group to tackle H5N1 virus-sharing dispute Nov 19, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
A seven-part series on the chances for immunizing the world against pandemic flu Nov 15, 2007
HHS issues guide for using call centers in emergencies Nov 8, 2007
North American countries agree to coordinate infectious disease efforts Nov 2, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 7: Time for a vaccine 'Manhattan Project'? Nov 2, 2007
GAO urges more effort to gird US infrastructure for pandemic Nov 2, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 6: Looking to novel vaccine technologies Nov 1, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 5: What role for prepandemic vaccination? Oct 31, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 4: The promise and problems of adjuvants Oct 30, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 3: H5N1 poses major immunologic challenges Oct 29, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 2: Vaccine production capacity falls far short Oct 26, 2007
Pandemic drill for financial sector finds planning gaps Oct 26, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Bibliography Oct 25, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 1: Flu research: a legacy of neglect Oct 25, 2007
Pandemic vaccine proposal favors health workers, children Oct 24, 2007
WHO expects pandemic vaccine capacity to soar Oct 23, 2007
White House aims to transform public health preparedness Oct 22, 2007
Study: Cold, dry air favors spread of flu in lab animals Oct 19, 2007
Report: Pandemic plans need more focus on children Oct 17, 2007
WHO report explores patent issues concerning flu viruses Oct 17, 2007
H5N1 mutation that could help spark pandemic identified Oct 5, 2007
IOM calls for new research on safety garb for health workers Sep 26, 2007
Database lists choice pandemic-planning resources Sep 24, 2007
Trial of injectable flu drug yields disappointing results Sep 20, 2007
GAO finds gaps in federal pandemic planning Sep 11, 2007
WHO confirms 5 Vietnam H5N1 cases, lists lab test criteria Aug 31, 2007
HHS allots $75 million to states for pandemic planning Aug 30, 2007
Trial results for Glaxo's H5N1 vaccine released Aug 27, 2007
North American pandemic plan takes shape Aug 23, 2007
Indonesia: H5N1 sample on its way to WHO Aug 17, 2007
Glaxo sells more H5N1 vaccine to US, launches trial Aug 16, 2007
Report says problems hobble US biosurveillance system Aug 16, 2007
Study says nondrug measures helped in 1918 flu pandemic Aug 13, 2007
Researchers create H5N1 mutations to pave way for new vaccines and treatments Aug 10, 2007
Indonesia to keep withholding virus samples for now Aug 9, 2007
WHO: Indonesia's withholding of viruses endangers world Aug 7, 2007
WHO working group grappling with virus-sharing issues Aug 1, 2007
Acambis launches human trial of 'universal' flu vaccine Jul 30, 2007
People likely to alter lifestyles to cut risk in a pandemic, study finds Jul 26, 2007
Researchers warn H5N1 reassortment can occur beyond winter months Jul 25, 2007
Medical groups announce agenda for improving disaster response Jul 24, 2007
HHS updates pandemic stockpile totals and planning efforts Jul 19, 2007
HHS, DHS fund public health preparedness and emergency response Jul 18, 2007
White House issues 1-year status report on pandemic planning Jul 17, 2007
Study: Inhibiting cytokine response might not reverse H5N1 infections Jul 16, 2007
HHS to give states $430 million for hospital preparedness Jul 11, 2007
Children's flu cases turn deadly after bacterial infection Jul 11, 2007
Students' pandemic hotline plan interests health agency Jul 6, 2007
US poll shows waning concern about avian flu Jul 6, 2007
FAO says avian flu entrenched as new outbreaks appear Jun 27, 2007
GAO assesses avian and pandemic flu planning Jun 27, 2007
Diluting prepandemic vaccines may protect more people, study says Jun 26, 2007
FLU CONFERENCE COVERAGE
H5N1, other flu viruses show signs of drug resistance Jun 22, 2007
FLU CONFERENCE COVERAGE
Animal-health experts fear loss of interest in avian flu Jun 21, 2007
Study: Vets show signs of past avian flu infections Jun 21, 2007
Flu vaccine makers get HHS funds to prepare for pandemic Jun 20, 2007
Japanese to study behavioral effects of Tamiflu Jun 20, 2007
FLU CONFERENCE COVERAGE
Virus ownership claims could disrupt flu vaccine system Jun 19, 2007
FLU CONFERENCE COVERAGE
New disease-control rules follow reminders of risks Jun 18, 2007
New global disease-control rules take effect Jun 15, 2007
HHS hears community leaders' ideas on pandemic readiness Jun 14, 2007
Firm wins grant for fast way to make DNA vaccines Jun 14, 2007
Glaxo to give 50 million doses of H5N1 vaccine to WHO Jun 13, 2007
EU approves Novartis's cell-based flu vaccine Jun 13, 2007
Human antibodies protect mice from H5N1 virus Jun 8, 2007
Physician survey shows mixed views on pandemic risk Jun 6, 2007
Indonesia suspects ominous H5N1 mutations Jun 6, 2007
FDA issues guidance on flu vaccine development Jun 4, 2007
Indonesian teen is latest H5N1 victim; Chinese samples reach WHO Jun 1, 2007
Baxter denies report of vaccine trial in Indonesia May 30, 2007
China resumes sending human H5N1 samples May 25, 2007
Congress cut pandemic funds before passing spending bill May 25, 2007
WHO adopts resolution on flu virus sharing May 23, 2007
Indonesia reports H5N1 case; Vietnam cites probable one May 23, 2007
WHO has draft agreement in virus-sharing dispute May 22, 2007
HHS launches blog on pandemic preparedness May 22, 2007
OSHA releases pandemic flu guidance for healthcare workers May 21, 2007
Syndromic surveillance: faulty alarm system or useful tool? May 16, 2007
WHO confirms backlog of 15 Indonesian H5N1 cases May 16, 2007
Indonesia: H5N1 samples going to WHO again May 15, 2007
CDC, CSTE release online H5N1 readiness course May 15, 2007
Virus sharing high on agenda as WHO meeting begins May 14, 2007
Edmonton adds ginseng product to pandemic stockpile May 11, 2007
WHO study finds little resistance to Tamiflu May 11, 2007
BUSINESS PLANNING SPECIAL
Antiviral drugs: essential info for business pandemic preparedness May 11, 2007
WHO equivocal on prepandemic use of H5N1 vaccines May 10, 2007
EU approves Novartis's 'mock-up' pandemic vaccine May 9, 2007
FDA lists 2 respirators as offering disease protection May 9, 2007
Poll shows many unready for public health crisis May 8, 2007
CDC offers advice on citizen use of masks, respirators May 3, 2007
GAO says financial markets not ready for a pandemic May 2, 2007
New York group offers plan for rationing ventilators in pandemic Apr 30, 2007
Panel supports EU approval of cell-based flu vaccine Apr 27, 2007
WHO: Global H5N1 vaccine stockpile may be feasible Apr 26, 2007
Roche cuts Tamiflu production as demand cools Apr 26, 2007
Six countries to get grants for flu vaccine production Apr 24, 2007
Two companies outline employee Tamiflu programs Apr 20, 2007
WHO warns against steroids for H5N1 patients Apr 20, 2007
Pandemic planners urged to tap grass roots Apr 17, 2007
FDA approves first H5N1 vaccine Apr 17, 2007
China said to be withholding H5N1 virus samples Apr 16, 2007
Insect-cell-based flu vaccine looks good in clinical trial Apr 12, 2007
Study shows knowledge gaps in N-95 respirator use Apr 9, 2007
Cambodia, Egypt report H5N1 cases; Indonesia demands vaccine Apr 6, 2007
NIAID unveils multicenter flu research initiative Apr 4, 2007
Social distancing helped some cities endure 1918 pandemic Apr 3, 2007
International network to study high-dose Tamiflu Mar 29, 2007
Child's H9N2 flu case probably from birds Mar 28, 2007
Passengers' flu-like symptoms alarm airline crews Mar 28, 2007
WHO, Indonesia reach accord on virus sharing Mar 27, 2007
WHO, Asian leaders discuss virus sharing, vaccine access Mar 26, 2007
Thailand to continue sharing H5N1 samples Mar 23, 2007
Thailand joins Indonesia in withholding H5N1 strains Mar 22, 2007
Pandemic could cause deep, uneven recession, group predicts Mar 22, 2007
WHO: Six developing countries may get flu vaccine plants Mar 22, 2007
Japan warns against Tamiflu use in teens Mar 21, 2007
WHO to discuss H5N1 vaccine access with Asian officials Mar 21, 2007
Baby in Hong Kong infected with H9N2 avian flu Mar 20, 2007
WHO meeting explores H5N1 treatment issues Mar 19, 2007
Indonesia wants legal pact on sharing H5N1 samples Mar 14, 2007
FDA unveils pandemic preparedness plan Mar 14, 2007
Review finds little evidence of airborne spread of flu Mar 13, 2007
Iowa group bets on market to predict pandemics Mar 7, 2007
Analysis of 1918 pandemic cites enduring mysteries Mar 6, 2007
Glaxo H5N1 vaccine may work against multiple strains Mar 6, 2007
IOM studying protective garb for health workers Mar 1, 2007
WHO confirms H5N1 cases, still seeks virus-sharing pact Mar 1, 2007
Questions raised about study on masks as aerosol barrier Feb 28, 2007
FDA panel supports H5N1 vaccine approval Feb 27, 2007
APHA offers plan for boosting pandemic preparedness Feb 23, 2007
NIH: 2,000 flu viruses sequenced, data published Feb 22, 2007
WHO reports progress on H5N1 vaccines Feb 16, 2007
Indonesia to resume sharing H5N1 samples with WHO Feb 16, 2007
WHO cites more evidence of H5N1's bias toward young Feb 14, 2007
Survey says public health workers lag in preparedness Feb 13, 2007
New OSHA guidance targets pandemic flu Feb 8, 2007
2007 SUMMIT COVERAGE: Notable quotes from business summit on pandemic issues Feb 8, 2007
2007 SUMMIT COVERAGE: Businesses must overcome 'fog' of pandemic preparedness Feb 7, 2007
Proposed US budget boosts pandemic readiness, stalls biodefense capacity Feb 7, 2007
2007 SUMMIT COVERAGE: CDC chief calls pandemic preparedness a marathon Feb 6, 2007
System for global pandemic vaccine development challenged Feb 6, 2007
2007 SUMMIT COVERAGE: Business recognition of pandemic threat said to be rising Feb 5, 2007
1918 flu virus: tiny changes cancel transmissibility Feb 2, 2007
Experts give qualified praise to new pandemic guidance Feb 2, 2007
WHO to speed release of vaccine viruses if pandemic risk grows Feb 1, 2007
HHS ties pandemic mitigation advice to severity Feb 1, 2007
IDSA urges requiring flu shots for healthcare workers Jan 25, 2007
National conference to help business gird for pandemic flu Jan 24, 2007
CDC offers pandemic communication guidance Jan 23, 2007
Tamiflu-resistant H5N1 strain surfaces in Egypt Jan 18, 2007
Study sheds light on lethality of 1918 flu virus Jan 17, 2007
HHS funds work on dose-sparing H5N1 vaccines Jan 17, 2007
H5N1 hit Indonesian mother, son, but not father Jan 16, 2007
Ontario SARS report cites health system failings Jan 12, 2007
Possible H5N1 case cluster reported in Indonesia Jan 11, 2007
HHS awards $102 million for new flu drug Jan 5, 2007
NIH starts clinical trial of H5N1 DNA vaccine Jan 4, 2007
Report may spur quest for more versatile flu vaccines Jan 3, 2007
Feds detail progress on pandemic preparedness Dec 29, 2006
Study: 1918-like pandemic now would kill 62 million Dec 22, 2006
HHS seeks advice on allocating pandemic vaccine Dec 21, 2006
State progress on health preparedness called slow Dec 19, 2006
IOM says community measures may help in a pandemic Dec 14, 2006
Expert says late antiviral treatment may still help H5N1 patients Dec 12, 2006
Agencies to seek accord on naming of H5N1 strains Dec 11, 2006
CDC funds work on rapid tests for avian flu Dec 4, 2006
Pandemic triage plan addresses tough ventilator decisions Dec 1, 2006
WHO urges careful investigation of H5N1 cases Nov 29, 2006
Study finds 2 mutations that help H5N1 infect humans Nov 21, 2006
HHS awards 3 contracts for more H5N1 vaccine Nov 20, 2006
HHS issues planning guide for mass casualty events Nov 20, 2006
HHS: Most H5N1 vaccine on hand is still potent Nov 17, 2006
Clinicians raise questions about respirator use in pandemic Nov 16, 2006
HHS says stockpiled H5N1 vaccine is losing potency Nov 16, 2006
'Gene chip' test could speed H5N1 diagnosis Nov 15, 2006
Tamiflu may pose risk of mental side effects Nov 14, 2006
Anti-clotting drug may hinder action of Tamiflu Nov 9, 2006
Chan confirmed as head of WHO Nov 9, 2006
Pandemic flu fighter Chan nominated to lead WHO Nov 8, 2006
Federal workers abroad urged to store food, water Nov 7, 2006
Study says new H5N1 strain pervades southern China Nov 3, 2006
WHO report calls H5N1 vaccine stockpiling premature Nov 2, 2006
WHO: H5N1 cases in Turkey targeted children, youth Oct 31, 2006
Pandemic vaccine rationing proposal favors the young Oct 31, 2006
WHO to report on ethical issues in pandemic planning Oct 27, 2006
Most Americans willing to lie low in pandemic Oct 26, 2006
WHO seeks urgent push for pandemic flu vaccines Oct 23, 2006
DNA vaccine protects mice from 1918 flu virus Oct 20, 2006
HHS backs respirator use in caring for pandemic flu patients Oct 18, 2006
Baxter says cell-based H5N1 vaccine shows potential in trial Oct 17, 2006
CDC seeks data on nondrug prevention of pandemic flu Oct 13, 2006
Study supports concept of 2-stage H5N1 vaccination Oct 13, 2006
Groups call for pandemic flu vaccine 'master plan' Oct 4, 2006
Injectable drug seen as potential treatment for flu, both seasonal and avian Oct 2, 2006
FDA issues guide to ease production of cell-based vaccines Oct 2, 2006
Airborne flu viruses threaten health workers, expert says Sep 29, 2006
CDC's Cox honored as top federal employee Sep 28, 2006
1918 flu virus triggers extreme immune reaction in mice Sep 28, 2006
H9N2 flu vaccine looks good in clinical trial Sep 26, 2006
WHO flu pandemic task force begins work Sep 26, 2006
Five Koreans had H5N1 virus but no illness Sep 21, 2006
Roche ready to make Tamiflu in US Sep 20, 2006
Sanofi tests H7N1 flu vaccine for pandemic readiness Sep 19, 2006
Live H5N1 vaccines show potential in animal study Sep 13, 2006
In 2001-02, reduced air travel delayed flu season Sep 12, 2006
Clinical study points to cytokine storm in H5N1 cases Sep 11, 2006
Could blood from H5N1 flu survivors help others? Sep 8, 2006
Cambodian study suggests mild H5N1 cases are rare Sep 7, 2006
Chinese report results for whole-virus H5N1 vaccine Sep 7, 2006
APHA projects big decline in public health workforce Sep 1, 2006
WHO issues definitions for human H5N1 cases Aug 29, 2006
Experts critique state pandemic plans Aug 28, 2006
Scientists launch effort to share avian flu data Aug 25, 2006
Experts worry that antivirals may mask avian influenza Aug 24, 2006
CDC begins sharing flu virus genetic data Aug 23, 2006
WHO changes H5N1 strains for pandemic vaccines, raising concern over virus evolution Aug 18, 2006
Two Michigan swans have avian flu; experts quell concerns Aug 14, 2006
Professional groups call on White House to elevate role of pandemic flu vaccines Aug 8, 2006
Indonesia, FAO, OIE pledge to publish H5N1 data Aug 3, 2006
Hybrid avian-human flu virus didn't spread in lab study Jul 31, 2006
Glaxo says its H5N1 vaccine works at low dose Jul 26, 2006
Roche criticized for marketing Tamiflu to businesses Jul 25, 2006
FDA names director for pandemic preparedness Jul 21, 2006
HHS adds Relenza to state stockpile program Jul 21, 2006
Broad health preparedness bill advances in Senate Jul 19, 2006
Governors group issues pandemic planning guide for states Jul 19, 2006
Novartis to build US cell-based flu vaccine plant Jul 18, 2006
States slow to sign up for Tamiflu subsidy Jul 18, 2006
HHS to share $225 million for pandemic readiness Jul 11, 2006
HHS has enough H5N1 vaccine for 4 million people Jul 5, 2006
Avian influenza patterns resemble 1918 pandemic, WHO study shows Jul 3, 2006
Paris meeting airs avian flu impacts, possible treatment Jun 30, 2006
Report: Flu pandemic could cut economic output 3-9% Jun 28, 2006
H5N1 mutation showed human transmission in Indonesia Jun 23, 2006
WHO concludes H5N1 likely spread within family Jun 22, 2006
IOM: Emergency health system unprepared for disasters Jun 20, 2006
Congress approves $2.3 billion for pandemic readiness Jun 16, 2006
New evidence of cytokine storm in avian flu cases Jun 14, 2006
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