Seasonal and pandemic influenza preparedness: science and countermeasures

• 2006

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• Anthony Fauci
PMID: 17163392DOI: https://doi.org/10.1086/507550

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The article discusses the lack of adequate medical attention given to influenza, highlighting the need for better preparedness in the United States for a potential pandemic. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is actively involved in research to develop antiviral drugs and vaccines for both seasonal and potential pandemic influenza. The NIAID's efforts include assessing therapies, conducting clinical trials for new drugs, and evaluating novel vaccine candidates. The article emphasizes the importance of linking preparation for seasonal and pandemic influenza to optimize overall readiness in the community.

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Academies and Institutes; Antiviral Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Disease Outbreaks; Drug Therapy, Combination; Enzyme Inhibitors; Health Planning; Infant; Influenza, Human; Influenza Vaccines; Neuraminidase; Orthomyxoviridae Infections; Influenza A virus; Seasons; Vaccination; Oseltamivir; Global Health

Institutions: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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