Pandemic Influenza Planning, United States, 1978–2008

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• Alternative Title:
  Emerg Infect Dis
• Personal Author:
  Iskander, John K. ; Strikas, Raymond A. ; Gensheimer, Kathleen F. ; Cox, Nancy J. ; Redd, Stephen C.
• Description:
  During the past century, 4 influenza pandemics occurred. After the emergence of a novel influenza virus of swine origin in 1976, national, state, and local US public health authorities began planning efforts to respond to future pandemics. Several events have since stimulated progress in public health emergency planning: the 1997 avian influenza A(H5N1) outbreak in Hong Kong, China; the 2001 anthrax attacks in the United States; the 2003 outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome; and the 2003 reemergence of influenza A(H5N1) virus infection in humans. We outline the evolution of US pandemic planning since the late 1970s, summarize planning accomplishments, and explain their ongoing importance. The public health community's response to the 2009 influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 pandemic demonstrated the value of planning and provided insights into improving future plans and response efforts. Preparedness planning will enhance the collective, multilevel response to future public health crises.
• Subjects:
  Animals Birds Health Planning History, 20th Century History, 21st Century Humans Influenza, Human Influenza In Birds Orthomyxoviridae Infections Pandemics Synopsis

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• Source:
  Emerg Infect Dis. 19(6):879-885.
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  19
• Issue:
  6
• Collection(s):
  Emerging Infectious Diseases
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:93fabc34267eb664863c4270d6b21992643204a806e5dea2abbc65afe72daa79
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/19006/cdc_19006_DS1.pdf
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