An HHS Retrospective on the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic to Advance
All Hazards Preparedness
This report is intended to stimulate discussion within HHS, with other federal departments and across relevant organizations—both governmental and non-governmental—about how to build upon the successful elements of the response and concretely address areas that warrant improvement. Every function, activity, role, and area of responsibility involved in the response, no matter how successful, represents a potential area for improvement. It is important to keep a sense of balance in mind, in that even successes can be improved upon, and even areas identified for improvement often had positive attributes. Discussions, accompanied by careful analysis of scientific evidence, can inform concrete actions to improve pandemic and all-hazards preparedness. This report represents an early step in a multifaceted improvement process that will require continued participation by the public, and health and preparedness officials at all levels, both public and private.
Resource Details
Authors:
US Department of Health & Human Services
Published:
June 2012
Length:
121 pages
Tags:
Infectious Disease
Lessons Identified
Pandemic
Planning
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Surveillance
Mitigation Measures – Addressing Medical Needs
Mitigation measures – Community Mitigation
Mitigation Measures – Medical Countermeasures
Vaccination
Communication and Education
Cross-cutting Issues
Summary and Conclusions
References
Appendix: List of Acronyms
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