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Influenza
Research reports on influenza from Tohoku University provide new insights
July 22nd, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, "Better preparedness for an influenza pandemic mitigates its impact. Many countries have started developing and implementing national influenza pandemic preparedness plans." "However, the level of preparedness varies among countries. Developing countries encounter unique and difficult issues and challenges in preparing for a pandemic. Deaths attributable to an influenza pandemic could be substantially higher in developing countries than in industrialized countries. Pharmaceutical interventions such as vaccines and antiviral agents are less likely to be available in developing...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-07-22)
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