International Conference Addresses Preparedness for Emerging Strains of Pandemic Influenza
1996

International Conference on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness

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Author Information

Author(s): Iacuzio Dominick A.

Primary Institution: National Institutes of Health

Conclusion

The conference addressed critical issues related to controlling emerging strains of pandemic influenza.

Supporting Evidence

  • The conference was sponsored by major health organizations including the NIH and CDC.
  • Topics included predicting pandemics and the effectiveness of vaccines.
  • Participants reviewed international and U.S. pandemic plans.

Takeaway

Experts gathered to talk about how to prepare for new types of flu that can make people very sick. They discussed vaccines, surveillance, and international plans to handle pandemics.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3201/eid0201.960116

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