Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1088350 Public Health 2008 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

SummaryThis paper presents the proceedings of the 2006 conference ‘Pandemic flu: Are we properly prepared?’, held in London. This conference sought to provide an overview of the preparatory steps necessary if a potential UK pandemic influenza (flu) outbreak is to be mitigated. Topics included the history of pandemic flu, research and development, antiviral drugs, clinical assessment of flu, and critical care contingency planning. The ethical dilemmas relating to a flu pandemic were also discussed.

Related Topics
Health Sciences Medicine and Dentistry Infectious Diseases
Authors
,