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Weekly Flu News - November 19
November 19, 2009
Steven "Steve" D. Gravely
Erin S. Whaley
The 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic has not only resulted in a surge of patients throughout our healthcare system, but also a surge in media coverage of the disease. In continuing our commitment to keep you informed on key issues related to emergency preparedness and response, we are sending these weekly alerts which highlight recent news reports and publications related to H1N1. These articles highlight some of the issues you and your organization may be facing in the wake of the current influenza pandemic.
Vaccines and Antivirals
Does the vaccine matter? The Atlantic (November 2009)
FDA Expands Use of CSL Limited’s Seasonal and H1N1 Vaccines to Infants and Children, FDA Press Release (November 12, 2009)
Swine flu booster shots? Good luck with that, MSNBC (November 16, 2009)
Congress demands answers over H1N1 vaccine shortage, ABC News (November 17, 2009)
Healthcare Surge
Flu brings deluge of worry, wait, The Washington Post (November 17, 2009)
Human Resources
Working: Senator targets sick leave, Houston Chronicle (November 11, 2009)
Swine Flu: With No Paid Sick Leave, Workers Won’t Stay Home, ABC News (November 14, 2009)
General News
Recalculating the tally in swine flu deaths, New York Times (November 10, 2009)
Swine flu deaths in Europe doubling weekly, health agency says, Bloomberg (November 11, 2009)
Elderly more likely to die from H1N1 influenza, MedScape Today (November 12, 2009)
Immune system of healthy adults may be better prepared than expected to fight 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, NIH News (November 16, 2009)
Troutman Sanders LLP has been actively involved in influenza pandemic preparedness planning since 2005 and has prepared a number of white papers and planning guides to assist healthcare providers preparing for emergencies and disasters, including an influenza pandemic response.
To access Troutman Sanders LLP’s Pandemic Influenza Resource Center, which contains many of the tools that we have developed, please visit http://www.troutmansanders.com/panflu. Please contact Steve Gravely or Erin Whaley for more information on how Troutman Sanders can assist with your pandemic influenza preparedness needs.