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Pandemic influenza planning, United States, 1978-2008

Authors :
Iskander, John
Strikas, Raymond A.
Gensheimer, Kathleen F.
Cox, Nancy J.
Redd, Stephen C.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. June, 2013, Vol. 19 Issue 6, p879, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Historical Background Influenza pandemics occur when an animal influenza virus to which humans have no or limited immunity acquires the ability, through genetic reassortment or mutation, to cause sustained human-to-human [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
United States. Food and Drug Administration
United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Avian influenza -- Health aspects
Epidemics -- New Jersey -- Hong Kong -- Health aspects
Avian influenza viruses -- Health aspects
Infection -- Health aspects
Public health -- Health aspects
Emergency management -- Health aspects
Health
World Health Organization
National Association of County and City Health Officials

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
19
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.335409833
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1906.121478
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