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 ECDC sees another pandemic wave as unlikely Mar 9, 2010
State cuts accelerate public health funding shortfall Mar 1, 2010
CDC finds racial differences in pandemic flu hospitalizations Feb 25, 2010
WHO sticks with current pandemic phase Feb 24, 2010
Emergency departments see rise in flu-like illness Feb 24, 2010
ACIP recommends annual flu shots for almost all Feb 24, 2010
Study yields highly pathogenic avian, human flu virus mix Feb 22, 2010
CDC flu barometers show level activity Feb 19, 2010
Sebelius lauds pandemic partnerships Feb 17, 2010
Study links pandemic spread to gaps in paid sick leave Feb 16, 2010
WHO ponders move to post-peak pandemic phase Feb 11, 2010
HHS advisors face short deadline for analyzing biodefense Feb 10, 2010
Major review of biodefense measures to start soon Feb 9, 2010
Global Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 cases reach 225 Feb 5, 2010
As flu holds steady, CDC urges vigilance, vaccination Feb 5, 2010
CDC alert details shorter expiration for Sanofi pandemic vaccine doses Feb 3, 2010
Reduced potency prompts another H1N1 vaccine recall Feb 2, 2010
Federal budget proposal boosts food safety, biodefense Feb 1, 2010
CDC pediatric communications guidance to help avoid pandemic pitfalls Jan 27, 2010
European hearing airs WHO pandemic response, critics' charges Jan 26, 2010
WHO defends pandemic response ahead of Europe hearing Jan 25, 2010
Masks plus hand hygiene reduced ILI in college dorm study Jan 22, 2010
Serologic study finds H1N1 infections surged past official estimates Jan 21, 2010
Chan: Lack of H1N1 vaccine demand surprising Jan 19, 2010
Analyst: Adjuvanted H1N1 vaccines helped stir Europe's debate Jan 15, 2010
WHO, vaccine group deny pandemic scare charges Jan 14, 2010
Health officials, experts reject 'false pandemic' charges Jan 13, 2010
Experts press for better H1N1 vaccine uptake in risk groups Jan 12, 2010
Fall flu wave tested pediatric hospitals with tough choices Jan 5, 2010
Study: H1N1 not highly contagious in households Dec 30, 2009
Chan calls for continued vigilance against H1N1 Dec 29, 2009
Three Asian countries top list to get donated H1N1 vaccine Dec 17, 2009
HHS urges continued H1N1 vaccination of health workers, everyone Dec 16, 2009
Sanofi recalls some pediatric pandemic vaccine doses Dec 15, 2009
CDC sharply raises H1N1 case estimates; kids hit hard Dec 10, 2009
Reports probe Tamiflu benefits, call for clinical data transparency Dec 8, 2009
WHO: It's too early to say pandemic has peaked Dec 3, 2009
CDC sees opportunity as flu wanes, vaccine supply grows Dec 1, 2009
CDC: Flu activity eases, but child deaths still climb Nov 30, 2009
Novartis unveils US cell-based flu vaccine plant Nov 24, 2009
Sick-leave standard as anti-flu weapon stirs debate Nov 17, 2009
WHO notes H1N1 up in some regions, leveling in others Nov 13, 2009
CDC cites some signs of ebbing US flu activity Nov 13, 2009
Officials take a heartland look at pandemic vaccine messages Nov 11, 2009
Pandemic flu keeps strong grip on US Nov 6, 2009
WHO warns countries not to underestimate pandemic virus Nov 5, 2009
Reanalysis changes findings in respiratory protection study Nov 5, 2009
Obesity risk stands out in study of California's sickest H1N1 patients Nov 3, 2009
Studies reaffirm 2 vaccine doses in kids, show safety in pregnant women Nov 2, 2009
WHO sends team to Ukraine as flu cases rise Nov 2, 2009
CDC offers guidance on H1N1, seasonal flu vaccine timing Oct 28, 2009
CDC says H1N1 vaccine supply is improving Oct 27, 2009
Obama's emergency step aimed to help implement disaster plans Oct 26, 2009
Spikes in US indicators point to intensifying pandemic Oct 23, 2009
CDC notes change in ethnic pattern of H1N1 impact Oct 22, 2009
Minnesota flu line will speed antivirals to at-risk patients Oct 21, 2009
USDA confirms first pandemic H1N1 finding in US pigs Oct 19, 2009
US H1N1 vaccine delayed as cases and deaths rise Oct 16, 2009
CDC keeps N-95 recommendation in H1N1 health worker guidance Oct 14, 2009
Injectable pandemic H1N1 vaccine headed to states Oct 13, 2009
Studies point up pandemic demand on critical care resources Oct 12, 2009
Guidance targets pandemic-related questions about disability law Oct 7, 2009
States reveal plans for first H1N1 vaccine deliveries Oct 2, 2009
First H1N1 vaccine doses headed to states, cities Oct 1, 2009
Preparedness report spells out H1N1 challenges Oct 1, 2009
Senior groups push vaccine messages, pandemic planning Sep 30, 2009
Protection after early flu shots likely to last all season Sep 29, 2009
CDC cites bacterial infections in some H1N1 deaths Sep 28, 2009
Biggest pandemic worry for business: absenteeism Sep 25, 2009
Businesses share lessons from spring H1N1 outbreak Sep 24, 2009
WHO lowers H1N1 vaccine projection, targets some for poor nations Sep 24, 2009
Business summit panelists stress practicality to slow flu spread Sep 23, 2009
Business conference airs challenges of H1N1 vaccine campaign Sep 22, 2009
Pandemic flu experts share preparedness perspectives with businesses Sep 22, 2009
Feds see gaps in local plans for surge, vaccine distribution Sep 21, 2009
Trial predicts 2 H1N1 shots for young kids, 1 for older Sep 21, 2009
New efforts help businesses prepare for next H1N1 wave Sep 18, 2009
CDC says 3.4 million doses of H1N1 vaccine to ship in early October Sep 18, 2009
Study on respirators versus masks hailed as landmark Sep 17, 2009
Studies suggest novel H1N1 patients shed virus longer Sep 15, 2009
H1N1 flu widespread in 11 states Sep 11, 2009
Roche boosts Tamiflu supply, addresses resistance Sep 11, 2009
Officials give pandemic flu advice for high-risk kids Sep 9, 2009
CDC reports increase in flu activity, plus one swine H3N2 flu case Sep 4, 2009
CDC issues advice for battling flu in child care settings Sep 4, 2009
Feds engage media on pandemic vaccine communication Sep 3, 2009
IOM affirms CDC guidance on N95 use in H1N1 setting Sep 3, 2009
Obama urges public to prepare for fall wave of H1N1 Sep 1, 2009
Experts field questions about novel flu vaccines for pregnant women Aug 27, 2009
CDC offers perspective on White House flu severity scenario Aug 26, 2009
US offers schools advice on teaching kids kept home by flu Aug 25, 2009
Panel urges HHS to prepare for H1N1 vaccine safety concerns Aug 24, 2009
Presidential panel calls for planning czar, faster vaccine Aug 24, 2009
First H1N1 vaccine trial data expected in mid-September Aug 21, 2009
WHO: In treating H1N1, save antivirals for high-risk cases Aug 21, 2009
Federal officials offer new pandemic guidance for businesses Aug 19, 2009
Experts air practical PPE considerations to IOM Aug 13, 2009
IOM hears diverse findings on PPE for flu Aug 12, 2009
CDC advises against closing schools during H1N1 outbreaks Aug 7, 2009
WHO says H1N1 vaccine process won't sacrifice safety Aug 6, 2009
CDC shortens stay at home for those with flu symptoms Aug 6, 2009
Review finds parallels between 1957 and 2009 pandemics Aug 5, 2009
PAHO rejects report of resistant H1N1 cases on US-Mexico border Aug 4, 2009
Packaging, not yield, may be problem for nasal-spray H1N1 vaccine Jul 30, 2009
Study on pandemic flu risks in pregnancy finds antiviral treatment delays Jul 29, 2009
CDC advisors to weigh who should receive H1N1 vaccine Jul 28, 2009
Novel H1N1 flu activity continues at unusual levels Jul 24, 2009
WHO offices issue pandemic flu surveillance updates Jul 23, 2009
H1N1, seasonal flu vaccines to be tested together Jul 22, 2009
HHS advisors urge full speed on H1N1 vaccine production Jul 17, 2009
CDC braces for back-to-school flu spike, addresses vaccine worries Jul 17, 2009
WHO suspends reporting of H1N1 case counts Jul 16, 2009
CDC offers pandemic advice for outpatient facilities Jul 15, 2009
WHO says healthcare workers should get first H1N1 shots Jul 13, 2009
Obesity may be risk factor for severe H1N1 illness Jul 10, 2009
Sebelius expects launch of H1N1 vaccination drive in fall Jul 9, 2009
ACEP unveils plan to manage fall pandemic wave Jul 6, 2009
Health officials say antiviral resistance likely in some pandemic flu cases Jun 30, 2009
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Experts stress need for personal, community preparedness Jun 30, 2009
Experts look for clues in 1918 pandemic virus family tree Jun 29, 2009
Texas program aims for Web-based school flu surveillance Jun 26, 2009
CDC: Flu activity picks up pace, hits summer camps Jun 26, 2009
HHS extends liability shield to antivirals used for H1N1 Jun 26, 2009
CDC updates advice on antiviral treatment for flu Jun 25, 2009
Pandemic reveals strengths of new flu database Jun 25, 2009
Firm wins HHS contract for new flu vaccine technology Jun 23, 2009
Congress approves $7.65 billion for pandemic flu response Jun 22, 2009
H1N1 cases in health workers show need for protection Jun 18, 2009
CDC targets threat of novel flu at summer camps Jun 15, 2009
Communication expert endorses WHO's delay on pandemic declaration Jun 12, 2009
Pandemic declaration prompts CDC huddle with businesses Jun 12, 2009
CDC says declaration won't change its pandemic plans Jun 11, 2009
WHO declares pandemic of novel H1N1 virus Jun 11, 2009
Researchers say H1N1 virus jumped to humans months ago Jun 11, 2009
WHO 'very close' to declaring a pandemic Jun 9, 2009
Serious H1N1 cases in Canadian Inuits raise concern Jun 9, 2009
Flu researchers call for enhanced swine surveillance Jun 8, 2009
Obama seeks more funds for novel flu fight Jun 5, 2009
Analysis of H1N1 flu response shows progress, problems Jun 4, 2009
WHO drawing closer to declaring a pandemic Jun 2, 2009
New flu virus may bring summer of discontent May 29, 2009
WHO may redefine pandemic alert phases May 26, 2009
Companies receive HHS orders for novel flu vaccine May 26, 2009
WHO sticks with current pandemic alert phase May 22, 2009
Some immunity to novel H1N1 flu found in seniors May 21, 2009
CDC: H1N1 spreads about as readily as seasonal flu May 20, 2009
CDC finds patterns in novel flu hospitalizations May 19, 2009
WHO group envisions greater production of H1N1 vaccine May 19, 2009
WHO is urged to go slow on declaring pandemic May 18, 2009
CDC: novel flu outbreak expanding May 15, 2009
WHO rejects idea that novel H1N1 virus is lab-derived May 14, 2009
WHO foresees problems with pandemic severity index May 13, 2009
CDC urges vigilance for pregnant women with flu symptoms May 12, 2009
WHO likely to counsel restraint on antivirals for H1N1 May 12, 2009
WHO: H1N1 flu more contagious than seasonal virus May 11, 2009
WHO team predicts novel H1N1 may spread like 20th century pandemics May 11, 2009
H1N1 FLU BREAKING NEWS: Cases reach 2,500, Mexico's severe cases, concern about viral mixing, holding at phase 5 May 8, 2009
Demand, flu patterns lead states to reduce testing May 8, 2009
Survey: Americans following flu news but not worried May 8, 2009
'Worried well' overload gives taste of pandemic scenario May 8, 2009
SWINE FLU BREAKING NEWS: Cases top 2,000, potential global burden, farm residents test negative, USAID efforts, vaccine contract May 7, 2009
CDC offers new details on swine flu cases May 7, 2009
SWINE FLU BREAKING NEWS: Case counts, vaccine production capacity, virus confirmed in pigs, Swiss quarantine, UK flu chief May 6, 2009
Experts to discuss swine flu vaccine decision May 14 May 6, 2009
FDA approves new vaccine facility May 6, 2009
Fewer senior swine flu cases may hint at protection May 6, 2009
SWINE FLU BREAKING NEWS 2: Second US death, speeding vaccine production, quarantined foreigners, House spending proposal May 5, 2009
SWINE FLU BREAKING NEWS: Case counts, states reduce testing, European outbreaks, age range, quarantines in China May 5, 2009
CDC scales back school-closure advice May 5, 2009
SWINE FLU BREAKING NEWS: Global case count, US cases widespread, pigs infected, Mexico sees improvement, concern about hoarding May 4, 2009
Flu virus's likely human-to-swine jump triggers concern May 4, 2009
CDC, states weigh usefulness of school closures May 4, 2009
SWINE FLU BREAKING NEWS 2: Global case update, eyeing phase 6, probable cases, southern hemisphere viruses, WHO gathers clinical experts May 4, 2009
SWINE FLU BREAKING NEWS 2: New case count, attack rate, patients' travel history, public awareness, product scams, treatment insurance May 1, 2009
Path to swine flu vaccine has major hurdles May 1, 2009
HHS orders more antivirals for national stockpile May 1, 2009
SWINE FLU BREAKING NEWS: Case counts, antiviral purchase, worried patients, Mexico timeline, 300 US schools close, Hong Kong quarantine May 1, 2009
SWINE FLU BREAKING NEWS: Case counts, antiviral distribution, Mexicansituation, Biden's clarification, new countries affected, viral name change, WhiteHouse health scare Apr 30, 2009
Flu experts counter Biden's travel advice Apr 30, 2009
Global agencies want 'swine' out of virus's name Apr 30, 2009
Lawmakers press for tougher border measures to curb virus spread Apr 29, 2009
WHO raises pandemic alert to phase 5 Apr 29, 2009
SWINE FLU BREAKING NEWS Apr 29, 2009
CDC says new virus spreading beyond travelers Apr 28, 2009
Senate hearing raises pandemic readiness, funding issues Apr 28, 2009
SWINE FLU BREAKING NEWS Apr 28, 2009
As US swine flu cases double, some travel to Mexico discouraged Apr 27, 2009
WHO raises pandemic alert to phase 4 [updated 7:15 p.m. CST] Apr 27, 2009
WHO holding at pandemic alert phase 3 for now Apr 26, 2009
US swine flu cases rise as feds call health emergency Apr 26, 2009
WHO declares public health emergency as US swine flu cases rise Apr 25, 2009
Labs confirm same swine flu in deadly Mexican outbreaks Apr 24, 2009
More US swine flu cases, Mexico illnesses raise pandemic questions Apr 23, 2009
Swine flu cases recall 1976 episode Apr 22, 2009
Human swine flu cases with unique strain raise concern Apr 21, 2009
Surprising diversity found in H5N1 in Asian chickens Apr 14, 2009
Egyptian H5N1 cases prompt speculation about silent infections Apr 8, 2009
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Agencies build partnerships to dispense emergency medications Apr 6, 2009
H5N1 virus may be adapting to pigs in Indonesia Mar 31, 2009
Experts update businesses on antiviral stockpiling Mar 31, 2009
Signs of drug resistance found in African H5N1 viruses Mar 19, 2009
Chan warns economic crisis may worsen disease threats Mar 18, 2009
Enacted bill includes pandemic, food safety money Mar 12, 2009
Report says public health funding is uneven, eroding Mar 10, 2009
H1N1 viruses gain Tamiflu resistance without losing fitness Mar 2, 2009
Another antibody against diverse flu strains found Feb 27, 2009
Pandemic vaccine?making capacity rising, but still short Feb 24, 2009
Researchers find antibody that fights H5N1, seasonal flu strains Feb 23, 2009
Governors group offers workforce pandemic guidance for states Feb 19, 2009
HHS experts air mental health planning for pandemic Feb 18, 2009
Stimulus bill headed for passage minus pandemic funds Feb 13, 2009
Panasonic addresses speculation over employee pandemic order Feb 12, 2009
Panasonic's pandemic-related move fuels questions, concern Feb 10, 2009
Experts weigh new H5N1 vaccine strategies Feb 3, 2009
Minnesota groups issue reports on allocating pandemic resources Jan 30, 2009
House-passed stimulus bill includes pandemic funding Jan 29, 2009
Feds outline state pandemic planning gains and gaps Jan 16, 2009
Novartis gets US contract for cell-based flu vaccine plant Jan 15, 2009
HHS reports progress on cell-based pandemic vaccines Jan 9, 2009
No dangerous changes seen in Hong Kong H9N2 virus Jan 7, 2009
EU panel supports innovative pandemic, seasonal flu vaccines Dec 22, 2008
Cost, resistance aired in HHS webcast on antivirals Dec 17, 2008
Treatment comes first in HHS antiviral guidance Dec 16, 2008
Progress reported at WHO meeting on virus sharing Dec 15, 2008
US preparedness report card decries funding lag Dec 9, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Addressing psychological needs in disaster response Dec 1, 2008
FAO: Momentum builds for 'One World, One Health' concept Nov 26, 2008
Hospital pandemic drill reveals major supply challenges Nov 25, 2008
CDC reports swine flu virus in Texas patient Nov 24, 2008
Indonesia says no H5N1 cases in suspicious cluster Nov 20, 2008
Report says pandemic will threaten coal, power supplies Nov 20, 2008
Study questions value of respirator-fit testing Nov 17, 2008
Google uses search data to estimate US flu activity Nov 13, 2008
Feds stage airport test of plan to slow pandemic Nov 12, 2008
US to give FAO $44 million for avian flu control Nov 11, 2008
GAO: Obama should address health preparedness, food safety Nov 7, 2008
University of Minnesota breaks flu-shot world record Oct 30, 2008
US urged to launch major campaign against emerging diseases Oct 29, 2008
Experts at HHS webinar cite key pandemic planning issues Oct 29, 2008
Drug-resistant flu viruses cause growing concern Oct 27, 2008
Donors meeting nets funds for avian flu fight Oct 27, 2008
WHO's draft pandemic flu guidance revises phases Oct 24, 2008
UN: Pandemic risk remains despite progress on H5N1 Oct 23, 2008
Google funds projects to find, fight new pathogens Oct 21, 2008
Group urges next administration to reform public health Oct 21, 2008
US antiterrorism rules restrict vaccine exports Oct 17, 2008
World Bank says flu pandemic could cost $3 trillion Oct 17, 2008
Governors group identifies states' pandemic-preparedness gaps Oct 16, 2008
CDC contract to improve labs' access to flu viruses Oct 9, 2008
Businesses urged to avoid pandemic planning pitfalls Oct 9, 2008
CDC funds research on public health preparedness Oct 7, 2008
GAO urges HHS to speed antiviral, prepandemic vaccine plans Oct 6, 2008
Plant cancellation shows problems in flu vaccine business Oct 3, 2008
Study: First flu wave in 1918 was vaccine for some Oct 2, 2008
Public health groups report emergency preparedness gains Sep 30, 2008
HHS Web seminar touts personal pandemic preparedness Sep 25, 2008
CDC awards funds for new pandemic planning approaches Sep 25, 2008
Report suggests refocusing US pandemic vaccine efforts Sep 22, 2008
Glaxo offers program to boost employer antiviral stockpiling Sep 3, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Berkeley officials enlist young flu fighters Sep 2, 2008
H1N1 flu viruses growing more resistant to Tamiflu Aug 25, 2008
Study: Bacterial pneumonia was main killer in 1918 flu pandemic Aug 22, 2008
Researchers find long-lived immunity to 1918 pandemic virus Aug 19, 2008
Researchers probe pandemic potential of H9N2 virus Aug 14, 2008
Indonesia rules out H5N1 case cluster in Sumatra Aug 13, 2008
Britain ranks flu pandemic among top threats Aug 8, 2008
Trial of second-generation zanamivir shows promise Aug 1, 2008
GAO: States want more pandemic planning guidance Jul 29, 2008
Many nursing homes lack pandemic plan Jul 25, 2008
New pandemic vaccine plan keeps focus on critical workers Jul 23, 2008
More efforts look outside the box for outbreak signals Jul 21, 2008
Reports examine high H5N1 death rate in Indonesia Jul 17, 2008
Indonesia details reasons for withholding H5N1 viruses Jul 15, 2008
GAO reports progress, pitfalls in state medical surge planning Jul 14, 2008
Japanese study finds no behavioral effects from Tamiflu Jul 11, 2008
Indiana study profiles local pandemic planning problems Jul 9, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Breaking language barriers with preparedness messages Jun 30, 2008
Roche unveils plan to boost employer antiviral stockpiling Jun 26, 2008
Health leaders: World far from ready for flu pandemic Jun 23, 2008
UN: Pandemic preparedness pays off, but threat remains Jun 18, 2008
Australia approves CSL's H5N1 vaccine Jun 17, 2008
CDC funds tests to sort seasonal, avian flu Jun 17, 2008
Sanofi to give WHO 60 million doses of H5N1 vaccine Jun 16, 2008
Indonesian government mum as AP reports H5N1 case Jun 13, 2008
Baxter says cell-based H5N1 vaccine did well in trial Jun 12, 2008
Tracing air travelers at risk for disease still tough Jun 10, 2008
Hawaii begins testing some arriving travelers for flu Jun 6, 2008
HHS announces preparedness grants for public health, hospitals Jun 3, 2008
HHS offers pandemic guidance on masks, antivirals Jun 3, 2008
WHO reports progress on intellectual property issues May 30, 2008
Survey finds little disruption with short school closure May 29, 2008
Some avian flu H7 viruses growing more human-like May 28, 2008
Indonesia claims wide support for virus-sharing stance May 27, 2008
EU approves its first prepandemic H5N1 vaccine May 19, 2008
Experts welcome Indonesia's vow to share H5N1 data May 19, 2008
Launch of WHO H5N1 vaccine stockpile still awaited May 16, 2008
Researchers: Pandemic readiness demands mix of antivirals May 15, 2008
OSHA offers guide to stockpiling masks, respirators May 14, 2008
Critical care panel tackles disaster preparation, surge capacity, rationing May 13, 2008
WHO begins pandemic guidance update May 6, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
North Carolina fosters preparedness with the touch of a finger May 5, 2008
Adenovirus-based H5N1 vaccine broadly protective in mice May 2, 2008
Researchers find fast way to make human antibodies against flu May 2, 2008
Federal officials discuss school-closure concerns May 1, 2008
HHS adds H5N1 clade 2.2 vaccine to stockpile Apr 29, 2008
IOM: US likely to need bigger antiviral stockpile Apr 25, 2008
Indonesia denies seeking payment for virus samples Apr 23, 2008
HHS names chief for biodefense research agency Apr 18, 2008
Guidance offered for protecting vulnerable groups in flu pandemic Apr 16, 2008
Flu vaccination still a challenge for hospitals Apr 9, 2008
Chinese man probably caught H5N1 from son Apr 9, 2008
Two more H5N1 cases from Pakistan cluster verified Apr 3, 2008
China approves its first H5N1 vaccine Apr 3, 2008
CDC funding varies widely by state, report says Apr 2, 2008
CDC says pandemic drills hone decision-making tools Mar 25, 2008
US has enough H5N1 vaccine for 13 million people Mar 20, 2008
HHS includes online services in pandemic communication drill Mar 19, 2008
FAO: H5N1 levels in Indonesia raise pandemic risk Mar 18, 2008
CDC pandemic exercise highlights drug, mitigation, travel issues Mar 17, 2008
Avian, human flu coinfection reported in Indonesian teen Mar 17, 2008
HHS issues pandemic planning guide for states Mar 14, 2008
Hectic season exposes gaps in flu preparedness Mar 10, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Kansas launches assessment tool to gauge needs of at-risk groups Mar 10, 2008
CDC expecting H5N1 samples from Indonesia Feb 22, 2008
CDC says state preparedness much improved since 2001 Feb 20, 2008
HHS advisor fields online pandemic preparedness queries Feb 19, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Toolkit promotes preparedness for non-profit, faith-based groups Feb 11, 2008
Report urges USDA to tighten oversight of pandemic planning Feb 11, 2008
Europe reports further increase in Tamiflu resistance Feb 7, 2008
HHS budget proposal cuts state preparedness, boosts food safety Feb 4, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Kentucky's grassroots network helps at-risk populations prepare Jan 30, 2008
Authors defend study of nondrug measures in 1918 pandemic Jan 25, 2008
GAO cites barriers to antiviral, vaccine roles in pandemic Jan 23, 2008
WHO catalogs H5N1 viruses, launches tracking system Jan 22, 2008
ACLU sees coercive theme in federal pandemic plans Jan 18, 2008
Exposure source unclear in 25% of human H5N1 cases Jan 16, 2008
OIE chief says H5N1 still has pandemic potential Jan 16, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Health workers in Texas prepare national border for pandemic flu Jan 14, 2008
Study refines view of H5N1 virus's binding preferences Jan 14, 2008
OIE chief's downplaying of pandemic risk draws fire Jan 11, 2008
FDA clears single test for 12 respiratory viruses Jan 7, 2008
WHO: initial analysis of Pakistani H5N1 suggests no dangerous mutations Jan 3, 2008
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Toolkit provides guidance on home care for the sick Jan 2, 2008
Egypt reports three more H5N1 deaths Dec 31, 2007
WHO confirms H5N1 case in Pakistan cluster Dec 27, 2007
Pakistan H5N1 situation stable as Indonesia reports possible cluster Dec 21, 2007
Congress slashes pandemic preparedness funding Dec 20, 2007
New swine flu virus supports 'mixing vessel' theory Dec 20, 2007
Funding cuts said to threaten states' preparedness progress Dec 18, 2007
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Project illuminates spiritual aspects of disasters Dec 17, 2007
Possible H5N1 family cluster probed in Pakistan Dec 17, 2007
Players in H5N1's debut ponder a decade's lessons Dec 14, 2007
Public weighs in on pandemic vaccine allocation plan Dec 12, 2007
Reports suggest common source in family H5N1 cases Dec 10, 2007
Donors pledge $406 million to fight avian flu Dec 7, 2007
Father of Chinese H5N1 fatality has infection Dec 7, 2007
HHS offers tools to promote local pandemic preparedness Dec 4, 2007
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Guide helps homeless shelters prepare Dec 4, 2007
UN: H5N1 responses improving, but threat persists Nov 30, 2007
COMMENTARY
Little evidence for New York City quarantine in 1918 pandemic Nov 27, 2007
FDA panel seeks stronger label warnings for 2 flu drugs Nov 27, 2007
Virus-sharing pact eludes WHO group, but work will continue Nov 26, 2007
WHO group to tackle H5N1 virus-sharing dispute Nov 19, 2007
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Collaborations ensure local needs met in city's pandemic planning process Nov 19, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
A seven-part series on the chances for immunizing the world against pandemic flu Nov 15, 2007
HHS issues guide for using call centers in emergencies Nov 8, 2007
North American countries agree to coordinate infectious disease efforts Nov 2, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 7: Time for a vaccine 'Manhattan Project'? Nov 2, 2007
GAO urges more effort to gird US infrastructure for pandemic Nov 2, 2007
North American countries agree to coordinate infectious disease efforts Nov 2, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 6: Looking to novel vaccine technologies Nov 1, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 5: What role for prepandemic vaccination? Oct 31, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 4: The promise and problems of adjuvants Oct 30, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 3: H5N1 poses major immunologic challenges Oct 29, 2007
Pandemic drill for financial sector finds planning gaps Oct 26, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 2: Vaccine production capacity falls far short Oct 26, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Part 1: Flu research: a legacy of neglect Oct 25, 2007
THE PANDEMIC VACCINE PUZZLE
Bibliography Oct 25, 2007
Pandemic vaccine proposal favors health workers, children Oct 24, 2007
WHO expects pandemic vaccine capacity to soar Oct 23, 2007
White House aims to transform public health preparedness Oct 22, 2007
Study: Cold, dry air favors spread of flu in lab animals Oct 19, 2007
WHO report explores patent issues concerning flu viruses Oct 17, 2007
Report: Pandemic plans need more focus on children Oct 17, 2007
H5N1 mutation that could help spark pandemic identified Oct 5, 2007
IOM calls for new research on safety garb for health workers Sep 26, 2007
Database lists choice pandemic-planning resources Sep 24, 2007
Trial of injectable flu drug yields disappointing results Sep 20, 2007
GAO finds gaps in federal pandemic planning Sep 11, 2007
WHO confirms 5 Vietnam H5N1 cases, lists lab test criteria Aug 31, 2007
HHS allots $75 million to states for pandemic planning Aug 30, 2007
Trial results for Glaxo's H5N1 vaccine released Aug 27, 2007
North American pandemic plan takes shape Aug 23, 2007
Indonesia: H5N1 sample on its way to WHO Aug 17, 2007
Report says problems hobble US biosurveillance system Aug 16, 2007
Glaxo sells more H5N1 vaccine to US, launches trial Aug 16, 2007
Study says nondrug measures helped in 1918 flu pandemic Aug 13, 2007
Researchers create H5N1 mutations to pave way for new vaccines and treatments Aug 10, 2007
Indonesia to keep withholding virus samples for now Aug 9, 2007
WHO: Indonesia's withholding of viruses endangers world Aug 7, 2007
WHO working group grappling with virus-sharing issues Aug 1, 2007
Acambis launches human trial of 'universal' flu vaccine Jul 30, 2007
People likely to alter lifestyles to cut risk in a pandemic, study finds Jul 26, 2007
Researchers warn H5N1 reassortment can occur beyond winter months Jul 25, 2007
Medical groups announce agenda for improving disaster response Jul 24, 2007
HHS updates pandemic stockpile totals and planning efforts Jul 19, 2007
HHS, DHS fund public health preparedness and emergency response Jul 18, 2007
White House issues 1-year status report on pandemic planning Jul 17, 2007
Study: Inhibiting cytokine response might not reverse H5N1 infections Jul 16, 2007
HHS to give states $430 million for hospital preparedness Jul 11, 2007
Children's flu cases turn deadly after bacterial infection Jul 11, 2007
US poll shows waning concern about avian flu Jul 6, 2007
Students' pandemic hotline plan interests health agency Jul 6, 2007
FAO says avian flu entrenched as new outbreaks appear Jun 27, 2007
GAO assesses avian and pandemic flu planning Jun 27, 2007
Diluting prepandemic vaccines may protect more people, study says Jun 26, 2007
FLU CONFERENCE COVERAGE
H5N1, other flu viruses show signs of drug resistance Jun 22, 2007
Study: Vets show signs of past avian flu infections Jun 21, 2007
FLU CONFERENCE COVERAGE
Animal-health experts fear loss of interest in avian flu Jun 21, 2007
Japanese to study behavioral effects of Tamiflu Jun 20, 2007
FLU CONFERENCE COVERAGE
Virus ownership claims could disrupt flu vaccine system Jun 19, 2007
FLU CONFERENCE COVERAGE
New disease-control rules follow reminders of risks Jun 18, 2007
New global disease-control rules take effect Jun 15, 2007
HHS hears community leaders' ideas on pandemic readiness Jun 14, 2007
Firm wins grant for fast way to make DNA vaccines Jun 14, 2007
Glaxo to give 50 million doses of H5N1 vaccine to WHO Jun 13, 2007
EU approves Novartis's cell-based flu vaccine Jun 13, 2007
Human antibodies protect mice from H5N1 virus Jun 8, 2007
Indonesia suspects ominous H5N1 mutations Jun 6, 2007
Physician survey shows mixed views on pandemic risk Jun 6, 2007
FDA issues guidance on flu vaccine development Jun 4, 2007
Indonesian teen is latest H5N1 victim; Chinese samples reach WHO Jun 1, 2007
Baxter denies report of vaccine trial in Indonesia May 30, 2007
China resumes sending human H5N1 samples May 25, 2007
Congress cut pandemic funds before passing spending bill May 25, 2007
Indonesia reports H5N1 case; Vietnam cites probable one May 23, 2007
WHO adopts resolution on flu virus sharing May 23, 2007
WHO has draft agreement in virus-sharing dispute May 22, 2007
HHS launches blog on pandemic preparedness May 22, 2007
OSHA releases pandemic flu guidance for healthcare workers May 21, 2007
Syndromic surveillance: faulty alarm system or useful tool? May 16, 2007
WHO confirms backlog of 15 Indonesian H5N1 cases May 16, 2007
CDC, CSTE release online H5N1 readiness course May 15, 2007
Indonesia: H5N1 samples going to WHO again May 15, 2007
Virus sharing high on agenda as WHO meeting begins May 14, 2007
BUSINESS PLANNING SPECIAL
Antiviral drugs: essential info for business pandemic preparedness May 11, 2007
Edmonton adds ginseng product to pandemic stockpile May 11, 2007
WHO study finds little resistance to Tamiflu May 11, 2007
WHO equivocal on prepandemic use of H5N1 vaccines May 10, 2007
EU approves Novartis's 'mock-up' pandemic vaccine May 9, 2007
FDA lists 2 respirators as offering disease protection May 9, 2007
Poll shows many unready for public health crisis May 8, 2007
CDC offers advice on citizen use of masks, respirators May 3, 2007
GAO says financial markets not ready for a pandemic May 2, 2007
New York group offers plan for rationing ventilators in pandemic Apr 30, 2007
Panel supports EU approval of cell-based flu vaccine Apr 27, 2007
Roche cuts Tamiflu production as demand cools Apr 26, 2007
WHO: Global H5N1 vaccine stockpile may be feasible Apr 26, 2007
Six countries to get grants for flu vaccine production Apr 24, 2007
Two companies outline employee Tamiflu programs Apr 20, 2007
WHO warns against steroids for H5N1 patients Apr 20, 2007
FDA approves first H5N1 vaccine Apr 17, 2007
Pandemic planners urged to tap grass roots Apr 17, 2007
China said to be withholding H5N1 virus samples Apr 16, 2007
Insect-cell-based flu vaccine looks good in clinical trial Apr 12, 2007
Study shows knowledge gaps in N-95 respirator use Apr 9, 2007
Cambodia, Egypt report H5N1 cases; Indonesia demands vaccine Apr 6, 2007
NIAID unveils multicenter flu research initiative Apr 4, 2007
Social distancing helped some cities endure 1918 pandemic Apr 3, 2007
International network to study high-dose Tamiflu Mar 29, 2007
Child's H9N2 flu case probably from birds Mar 28, 2007
Passengers' flu-like symptoms alarm airline crews Mar 28, 2007
WHO, Indonesia reach accord on virus sharing Mar 27, 2007
WHO, Asian leaders discuss virus sharing, vaccine access Mar 26, 2007
Thailand to continue sharing H5N1 samples Mar 23, 2007
Thailand joins Indonesia in withholding H5N1 strains Mar 22, 2007
Pandemic could cause deep, uneven recession, group predicts Mar 22, 2007
WHO: Six developing countries may get flu vaccine plants Mar 22, 2007
WHO to discuss H5N1 vaccine access with Asian officials Mar 21, 2007
Japan warns against Tamiflu use in teens Mar 21, 2007
Baby in Hong Kong infected with H9N2 avian flu Mar 20, 2007
WHO meeting explores H5N1 treatment issues Mar 19, 2007
Indonesia wants legal pact on sharing H5N1 samples Mar 14, 2007
FDA unveils pandemic preparedness plan Mar 14, 2007
Review finds little evidence of airborne spread of flu Mar 13, 2007
Iowa group bets on market to predict pandemics Mar 7, 2007
Glaxo H5N1 vaccine may work against multiple strains Mar 6, 2007
Analysis of 1918 pandemic cites enduring mysteries Mar 6, 2007
WHO confirms H5N1 cases, still seeks virus-sharing pact Mar 1, 2007
IOM studying protective garb for health workers Mar 1, 2007
Questions raised about study on masks as aerosol barrier Feb 28, 2007
FDA panel supports H5N1 vaccine approval Feb 27, 2007
APHA offers plan for boosting pandemic preparedness Feb 23, 2007
NIH: 2,000 flu viruses sequenced, data published Feb 22, 2007
WHO reports progress on H5N1 vaccines Feb 16, 2007
WHO cites more evidence of H5N1's bias toward young Feb 14, 2007
Survey says public health workers lag in preparedness Feb 13, 2007
2007 SUMMIT COVERAGE: Notable quotes from business summit on pandemic issues Feb 8, 2007
New OSHA guidance targets pandemic flu Feb 8, 2007
2007 SUMMIT COVERAGE: Businesses must overcome 'fog' of pandemic preparedness Feb 7, 2007
Proposed US budget boosts pandemic readiness, stalls biodefense capacity Feb 7, 2007
2007 SUMMIT COVERAGE: CDC chief calls pandemic preparedness a marathon Feb 6, 2007
System for global pandemic vaccine development challenged Feb 6, 2007
2007 SUMMIT COVERAGE: Business recognition of pandemic threat said to be rising Feb 5, 2007
Experts give qualified praise to new pandemic guidance Feb 2, 2007
1918 flu virus: tiny changes cancel transmissibility Feb 2, 2007
WHO to speed release of vaccine viruses if pandemic risk grows Feb 1, 2007
HHS ties pandemic mitigation advice to severity Feb 1, 2007
IDSA urges requiring flu shots for healthcare workers Jan 25, 2007
National conference to help business gird for pandemic flu Jan 24, 2007
CDC offers pandemic communication guidance Jan 23, 2007
Tamiflu-resistant H5N1 strain surfaces in Egypt Jan 18, 2007
HHS funds work on dose-sparing H5N1 vaccines Jan 17, 2007
Study sheds light on lethality of 1918 flu virus Jan 17, 2007
H5N1 hit Indonesian mother, son, but not father Jan 16, 2007
Ontario SARS report cites health system failings Jan 12, 2007
Possible H5N1 case cluster reported in Indonesia Jan 11, 2007
HHS awards $102 million for new flu drug Jan 5, 2007
NIH starts clinical trial of H5N1 DNA vaccine Jan 4, 2007
Report may spur quest for more versatile flu vaccines Jan 3, 2007
Study: 1918-like pandemic now would kill 62 million Dec 22, 2006
HHS seeks advice on allocating pandemic vaccine Dec 21, 2006
State progress on health preparedness called slow Dec 19, 2006
IOM says community measures may help in a pandemic Dec 14, 2006
Expert says late antiviral treatment may still help H5N1 patients Dec 12, 2006
Agencies to seek accord on naming of H5N1 strains Dec 11, 2006
CDC funds work on rapid tests for avian flu Dec 4, 2006
Pandemic triage plan addresses tough ventilator decisions Dec 1, 2006
WHO urges careful investigation of H5N1 cases Nov 29, 2006
Study finds 2 mutations that help H5N1 infect humans Nov 21, 2006
HHS awards 3 contracts for more H5N1 vaccine Nov 20, 2006
HHS issues planning guide for mass casualty events Nov 20, 2006
HHS: Most H5N1 vaccine on hand is still potent Nov 17, 2006
Clinicians raise questions about respirator use in pandemic Nov 16, 2006
'Gene chip' test could speed H5N1 diagnosis Nov 15, 2006
Tamiflu may pose risk of mental side effects Nov 14, 2006
Anti-clotting drug may hinder action of Tamiflu Nov 9, 2006
Chan confirmed as head of WHO Nov 9, 2006
Pandemic flu fighter Chan nominated to lead WHO Nov 8, 2006
Federal workers abroad urged to store food, water Nov 7, 2006
Study says new H5N1 strain pervades southern China Nov 3, 2006
WHO report calls H5N1 vaccine stockpiling premature Nov 2, 2006
Pandemic vaccine rationing proposal favors the young Oct 31, 2006
WHO: H5N1 cases in Turkey targeted children, youth Oct 31, 2006
WHO to report on ethical issues in pandemic planning Oct 27, 2006
Most Americans willing to lie low in pandemic Oct 26, 2006
WHO seeks urgent push for pandemic flu vaccines Oct 23, 2006
DNA vaccine protects mice from 1918 flu virus Oct 20, 2006
HHS backs respirator use in caring for pandemic flu patients Oct 18, 2006
Baxter says cell-based H5N1 vaccine shows potential in trial Oct 17, 2006
Study supports concept of 2-stage H5N1 vaccination Oct 13, 2006
CDC seeks data on nondrug prevention of pandemic flu Oct 13, 2006
Groups call for pandemic flu vaccine 'master plan' Oct 4, 2006
FDA issues guide to ease production of cell-based vaccines Oct 2, 2006
Injectable drug seen as potential treatment for flu, both seasonal and avian Oct 2, 2006
Airborne flu viruses threaten health workers, expert says Sep 29, 2006
1918 flu virus triggers extreme immune reaction in mice Sep 28, 2006
CDC's Cox honored as top federal employee Sep 28, 2006
H9N2 flu vaccine looks good in clinical trial Sep 26, 2006
WHO flu pandemic task force begins work Sep 26, 2006
Five Koreans had H5N1 virus but no illness Sep 21, 2006
Roche ready to make Tamiflu in US Sep 20, 2006
Sanofi tests H7N1 flu vaccine for pandemic readiness Sep 19, 2006
Live H5N1 vaccines show potential in animal study Sep 13, 2006
In 2001-02, reduced air travel delayed flu season Sep 12, 2006
Clinical study points to cytokine storm in H5N1 cases Sep 11, 2006
Could blood from H5N1 flu survivors help others? Sep 8, 2006
Chinese report results for whole-virus H5N1 vaccine Sep 7, 2006
Cambodian study suggests mild H5N1 cases are rare Sep 7, 2006
APHA projects big decline in public health workforce Sep 1, 2006
WHO issues definitions for human H5N1 cases Aug 29, 2006
Experts critique state pandemic plans Aug 28, 2006
Scientists launch effort to share avian flu data Aug 25, 2006
Experts worry that antivirals may mask avian influenza Aug 24, 2006
CDC begins sharing flu virus genetic data Aug 23, 2006
WHO changes H5N1 strains for pandemic vaccines, raising concern over virus evolution Aug 18, 2006
Two Michigan swans have avian flu; experts quell concerns Aug 14, 2006
Professional groups call on White House to elevate role of pandemic flu vaccines Aug 8, 2006
Indonesia, FAO, OIE pledge to publish H5N1 data Aug 3, 2006
Hybrid avian-human flu virus didn't spread in lab study Jul 31, 2006
Glaxo says its H5N1 vaccine works at low dose Jul 26, 2006
Roche criticized for marketing Tamiflu to businesses Jul 25, 2006
FDA names director for pandemic preparedness Jul 21, 2006
HHS adds Relenza to state stockpile program Jul 21, 2006
Governors group issues pandemic planning guide for states Jul 19, 2006
Broad health preparedness bill advances in Senate Jul 19, 2006
Novartis to build US cell-based flu vaccine plant Jul 18, 2006
States slow to sign up for Tamiflu subsidy Jul 18, 2006
HHS to share $225 million for pandemic readiness Jul 11, 2006
HHS has enough H5N1 vaccine for 4 million people Jul 5, 2006
Avian influenza patterns resemble 1918 pandemic, WHO study shows Jul 3, 2006
Paris meeting airs avian flu impacts, possible treatment Jun 30, 2006
Report: Flu pandemic could cut economic output 3-9% Jun 28, 2006
H5N1 mutation showed human transmission in Indonesia Jun 23, 2006
WHO concludes H5N1 likely spread within family Jun 22, 2006
IOM: Emergency health system unprepared for disasters Jun 20, 2006
Congress approves $2.3 billion for pandemic readiness Jun 16, 2006
New evidence of cytokine storm in avian flu cases Jun 14, 2006
Vaccine protects ferrets against 3 H5N1 strains Jun 13, 2006
Officials call Asia-Pacific pandemic drill a success Jun 9, 2006
Firm gets funds for work on avian flu DNA vaccine Jun 7, 2006
Report: Azerbaijanis likely caught H5N1 from swans May 31, 2006
Another H5N1 case cited in Java; Sumatra quarantine grows May 26, 2006
WHO invokes flu rules a year early May 26, 2006
Sumatra H5N1 probe continues as Java case reported May 25, 2006
Pandemic planning puts ethics in spotlight May 25, 2006
Two generations of spread possible in Indonesia H5N1 cases May 24, 2006
Case for human spread of avian flu in Indonesia grows May 23, 2006
US sends supply of Tamiflu to Asia May 23, 2006
World health community mourns WHO's Lee Jong-wook May 22, 2006
WHO sees role for older antivirals in some H5N1 cases May 22, 2006
Finding of H5N1 in blood raises safety concerns May 16, 2006
Study suggests older antivirals could help fight H5N1 May 12, 2006
Sanofi reports results for H5N1 vaccine with adjuvant May 12, 2006
COMMENTARY
Pandemic flu movie mixed credible material with sensationalism May 10, 2006
US awards $1 billion for cell-based flu vaccines May 4, 2006
New US pandemic plan stresses local self-reliance May 3, 2006
IOM assesses reuse of masks in flu pandemic Apr 28, 2006
DHS-CDC deal to share travelers' data draws fire Apr 27, 2006
Study cites gaps in Europe's flu pandemic plans Apr 24, 2006
Many in US don't trust government to handle avian flu Apr 21, 2006
WHO assesses Sudan's avian flu, confirms 2 cases elsewhere Apr 19, 2006
Survey: many health workers would stay home in pandemic Apr 18, 2006
FDA gives advice on rules for new bird flu tests Apr 13, 2006
Top official predicts reduced bird flu impact in US Apr 12, 2006
Would an imperfect vaccine be useful in a flu pandemic? Apr 11, 2006
WHO gives advice for pandemic aid to refugees Apr 10, 2006
Experts urge including cats in avian flu precautions Apr 5, 2006
H5N1 vaccine trial shows limited benefit Mar 30, 2006
FDA approves using Relenza to prevent flu Mar 29, 2006
Study suggests why bird flu slow to infect humans Mar 23, 2006
WHO issues revised plan to douse pandemic spark Mar 22, 2006
FDA may ban use of flu antivirals in poultry Mar 21, 2006
Roche boosts Tamiflu production; CDC cites signs of hoarding Mar 16, 2006
Leavitt vows action on flu vaccine technology Mar 15, 2006
HHS using Indonesian strain for second H5N1 flu vaccine Mar 7, 2006
Chinese man had H5N1; WHO hones pandemic plans Mar 6, 2006
WHO sets meeting on flu pandemic containment Mar 3, 2006
China may have more avian flu this spring, leader warns Mar 2, 2006
HHS orders drugs to treat 14 million in flu pandemic Mar 1, 2006
Survey: Most Americans concerned about avian flu Feb 27, 2006
US, Institut Pasteur team up for flu virus surveillance Feb 21, 2006
2006 SUMMIT COVERAGE: Businesses zero in on details of pandemic flu planning Feb 17, 2006
2006 SUMMIT COVERAGE: Fear can play role in pandemic readiness, speaker says Feb 17, 2006
2006 SUMMIT COVERAGE: Author Barry says pandemic planners should expect waves Feb 16, 2006
2006 SUMMIT COVERAGE: Pandemic could cripple routine health services Feb 15, 2006
2006 SUMMIT COVERAGE: How will the infrastructure fare in a flu pandemic? Feb 15, 2006
2006 SUMMIT COVERAGE: Conference poll: 18% of businesses have pandemic plan Feb 15, 2006
2006 SUMMIT COVERAGE: Business leaders urged to plan for severe flu pandemic Feb 14, 2006
Report depicts China as launching pad for avian flu Feb 10, 2006
CDC: New test speeds detection of bird flu in humans Feb 3, 2006
Adenovirus vaccines said to offer hope for fighting flu pandemics Feb 2, 2006
National summit to address business readiness for flu pandemic Feb 1, 2006
Maintaining water, power may be job one in pandemic Jan 30, 2006
WHO issues rapid-response plan for flu pandemic Jan 27, 2006
Limits on US distribution of Tamiflu lifted Jan 25, 2006
Report discourages use of antivirals for seasonal flu Jan 20, 2006
Second mutation in Turkey H5N1 virus suggests adaptation to humans Jan 19, 2006
Roche to give more Tamiflu; bird-flu funding meeting opens Jan 17, 2006
Asian officials discuss ways to arrest a pandemic Jan 13, 2006
H5N1 virus change may ease jump from birds to humans, WHO says Jan 12, 2006
States to share $100 million for pandemic planning Jan 12, 2006
Avian flu hits Turkey hard, with poultry and human cases increasing Jan 9, 2006
Pandemic planning handbook for individuals and families issued Jan 7, 2006
YEAR-END REVIEW: Avian flu emerged as high-profile issue in 2005 Jan 5, 2006
Pandemic funding, liability shield clear Congress Dec 28, 2005
FDA approves preventive Tamiflu for children Dec 27, 2005
Tamiflu resistance in avian flu victims sparks concern Dec 22, 2005
Tamiflu resistance in avian flu victims sparks concern Dec 22, 2005
US agents seize shipments of fake Tamiflu Dec 20, 2005
House approves pandemic funding far below Bush request Dec 19, 2005
Sanofi says H5N1 vaccine with adjuvant may go further Dec 15, 2005
Pandemic preparedness road show begins in Minnesota Dec 14, 2005
HHS urges business to plan for pandemic as economic impacts assessed Dec 9, 2005
Public health preparedness still lagging, group says Dec 7, 2005
HHS hopes pandemic preparations will ease flu vaccine supply kinks Dec 6, 2005
States support HHS plan for flu preparedness summits Dec 5, 2005
CDC seeks comments on critical public health needs Dec 5, 2005
Business leaders stress importance of pandemic planning Nov 29, 2005
Many H5N1 cases bunched in families, report says Nov 28, 2005
CDC updating disease-control rules affecting travelers Nov 22, 2005
FDA panel: Children's deaths unrelated to Tamiflu Nov 18, 2005
Lab study supports idea of 'cytokine storm' in H5N1 flu Nov 16, 2005
CDC: no plans now to send 1918 virus to other labs Nov 11, 2005
Conference boosts global will to fight pandemic threat Nov 9, 2005
US calls for expert panel to plan pandemic response Nov 8, 2005
Flu pandemic would hurt Asia badly, report says Nov 4, 2005
Medical workers would get first pandemic flu shots Nov 3, 2005
HHS releases new pandemic flu plan Nov 2, 2005
Bush asks $7.1 billion to prepare for flu pandemic Nov 1, 2005
Disease experts warn against hoarding Tamiflu Oct 31, 2005
Chiron wins H5N1 vaccine contract; WHO says virus is changing Oct 28, 2005
CDC sets rules for handling 1918 flu virus Oct 21, 2005
Roche to build Tamiflu plant in US Oct 18, 2005
Oseltamivir-resistant H5N1 virus isolated from Vietnamese girl Oct 14, 2005
Experts cite differences between H5N1 and ordinary flu Oct 11, 2005
US plan paints grim picture of flu pandemic Oct 10, 2005
Avian and pandemic flu in political spotlight Oct 7, 2005
Scientists recreate 1918 flu virus, see parallels with H5N1 Oct 5, 2005
Bush suggests military-enforced quarantines for avian flu Oct 4, 2005
Senate approves $4 billion to prepare for flu pandemic Sep 30, 2005
UN names global coordinator for flu threats Sep 29, 2005
NIAID, MedImmune team up to develop pandemic flu vaccines Sep 28, 2005
US pushes international efforts to thwart flu pandemic Sep 16, 2005
US boosts medical stockpile for flu pandemic Sep 15, 2005
WHO renews flu warnings; Thailand has more avian outbreaks Sep 9, 2005
Acambis hopes to build a flu vaccine that lasts Aug 25, 2005
Roche to give flu drug to WHO to fight pandemic Aug 24, 2005
Asian nations plan for pandemic flu, another treatment is suggested Aug 12, 2005
Hopeful news on human H5N1 vaccine, but production concerns considerable Aug 8, 2005
Two studies model containment strategies for pandemic flu Aug 3, 2005
WHO won't change H5N1 strains picked for vaccines Jul 20, 2005
Avian flu confirmed in three Indonesian deaths Jul 20, 2005
H5N1-infected ducks may pose growing threat Jul 19, 2005
Study: Oseltamivir helps mice survive H5N1 infection Jul 18, 2005
Avian flu suspected in 3 deaths in Indonesian family Jul 15, 2005
Avian flu control plan to focus on small farms Jul 7, 2005
WHO says pandemic risk unchanged; fatal H5N1 case reported in Vietnam Jun 30, 2005
H5N1 virus has not grown more dangerous, experts say Jun 29, 2005
US must improve pandemic preparedness, group warns Jun 28, 2005
Momentum builds for cell-culture flu vaccines Jun 27, 2005
Experts study behavior of H5N1 virus in Vietnam, China Jun 24, 2005
China's alleged use of human flu drug in poultry questioned Jun 20, 2005
IDSA says US antiviral supply for flu falls far short Jun 17, 2005
Foreign Affairs focuses on pandemic threat Jun 10, 2005
Nature urges world to take pandemic threat seriously May 26, 2005
World Health Assembly addresses pandemic flu May 19, 2005
WHO: flu pandemic threat may be growing May 18, 2005
Osterholm says world isn't ready for flu pandemic May 5, 2005
All H2N2 flu virus samples destroyed, CDC says May 3, 2005
H2N2 flu virus samples all found, most destroyed Apr 20, 2005
Some H2N2 virus samples lost in transit Apr 19, 2005
Pandemic flu virus from 1957 mistakenly sent to labs Apr 13, 2005
Vendor thought H2N2 virus was safe, officials say Apr 13, 2005
WHO issues new plan for pandemic flu preparedness Apr 12, 2005
HHS funds development of cell-based flu vaccines Apr 4, 2005
Two studies boost hopes for pandemic flu vaccines Mar 25, 2005
Clinical trial of H5N1 flu vaccine to begin Mar 23, 2005
Avian flu conference brings urgent warnings Feb 23, 2005
WHO confirms report will look at stockpiling of H5N1 vaccine Feb 18, 2005
Report: WHO to suggest stockpiling H5N1 flu vaccine Feb 17, 2005
WHO board disagrees on flu drug patent issue Jan 27, 2005
Experts debate whether a flu pandemic could be stopped Jan 26, 2005
CDC to mix avian, human flu viruses in pandemic study Jan 14, 2005
Congress provides $99 million to aid flu vaccine production Dec 17, 2004
Recreated gene sheds light on lethality of 1918 flu virus Nov 24, 2004
NIAID to map flu virus genomes Nov 18, 2004
Clinical trials of human H5N1 flu vaccine to start soon Nov 17, 2004
Avian flu may portend a 1918-like pandemic, says Osterholm Nov 15, 2004
WHO says nations must fund work on pandemic flu vaccines Nov 12, 2004
WHO: world has historic chance to gird for pandemic flu Nov 11, 2004
WHO sets Nov 11 meeting on threat of flu pandemic Nov 1, 2004
HHS releases plan for coping with pandemic flu Aug 26, 2004
NIAID seeks vaccines for H5N1 avian flu May 28, 2004
WHO seeks vaccine to prevent avian flu in humans Jan 20, 2004
Human cases of avian flu worry WHO Jan 16, 2004
Influenza virus seen as possible bioterrorism weapon Jul 8, 2003
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