pandemic flu News

President Obama has declared a national emergency to deal with the the H1N1 influenza virus. Ken Wilson, a pandemic planning expert, outlined today the business, operational and workforce issues that need to be addressed in pandemic

World Prep® is introducing its’ new Pandemic Flu Kit, developed with the assistance of a Microbiologist, that provides the necessary components to limit the spread and protect an individual against infection.

The mild H1N1 (Swine Flu) provided a useful test of the business community’s resilience during pandemic events and continuity of its operations.

Market Research Media forecasts that worldwide government spending on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness will continue to grow, though at more moderate rate of a 5% CAGR, reaching almost $10 billion by 2015.

The threat of the new H1N1 influenza A virus (also known as a swine flu virus) provides the first real-time test of the preparedness activities developed over the past few years.

Swine flu has changed since 1930, according to an article, by Bernard P. Nelson, titled “Swine Flu Facts & Symptoms- a Brief History.” The article was recently published by Suite 101 on their web site.

On 17th March, America, Japan and the EU agreed to fund an emergency pandemic flu project for the Cambodian Government. In total, the donated funds will be 11 million U.S dollars – a significant amount of money, particularly now.

In the past few weeks, the number of cases of bird flu has grown significantly on a global scale, encouraging governments to review their pandemic plans as the threat looms ever closer.

Leading healthcare provider Healthcare Connections has introduced a new pandemic ‘flu protection service for the general public. The plan provides access to prescription only antiviral medication for use in the event of a pandemic ‘flu.

Stanislaus County Health Services Agency deploys Sydion’s Mobile Crisis Management Suite® to track patients during a mass vaccination study for the Centers for Disease Control