National plan for pandemic flu unveiled
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The National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza-Implementation Plan released by the US Homeland Security Council in May 2006, sets out the federal government actions in the event of a potential pandemic, along with roles of state and local governments, public health agencies, physicians, hospitals, businesses, and citizens. The government hopes to establish and maintain a stockpile of 20 million doses of vaccine against pre-pandemic influenza strains that present a pandemic threat.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2006
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Legal concerns and the influenza vaccine shortage
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The role played by litigation in contributing to the scarcity of influenza vaccine, and the degree to which greater separation from liability may assist in avoidance of further scarcity are analyzed. Coverage of flu vaccine under the federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) can reduce legal liability for manufacturers, but policy makers must realize that there are various other factors besides liability concerns, which can adversely influence health care delivery.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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Health officialEs brace for flu season
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Public health officials report, plans to vaccinate US public has encountered an unexpected glitch that raised concerns about whether delivery of some vaccine supplies would be delayed, before the arrival of 2004-2005 influenza season. Chiron Corp, a major manufacturer of season's vaccine, announced it was delaying release of its 50 million doses until scientists could determine the cause of contamination problems in some samples.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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