Preparedness
Anti-Flu Drug’s Effectiveness Reexamined
18/01/12 11:33
Tamiflu’s effectiveness in all applications surrounding influenza is reexamined. Governmental and private entities have stockpiled millions of doses of this popular anti-viral in preparation for a potential influenza pandemic. Emerging research may indicate that the drug may not be as effective in a pandemic as once believed. Read More...
Tamiflu Resistance Becoming Increasing Threat For Circulating Swine Flu
30/12/11 16:15
Tamiflu resistance is increasing in circulating strains of H1N1 (swine) flu. This has significant implications for both public and private sector entities that have anti-viral drug stockpiling programs. Read More...
Increasing Worldwide Drug Shortages
31/10/11 16:23
Therapeutic drug shortages are increasing dramatically worldwide. Recent shortages of commonly used drugs is causing concern in both the public and private sector and impacts public health preparedness and routine medical care delivery. Read More...
911 Response Times
25/10/11 16:50
In many major metropolitan areas the time between placing a call to 911 and the arrival of professional rescuers will likely exceed 10 minutes. A recent study in Atlanta demonstrates this and identifies some critical points of failure in the processing of 911 calls. Read More...
Presidential Policy Directive 8
07/10/11 08:19
FEMA releases the National Preparedness Goal document. This document is the first deliverable required under Presidential Policy Directive - 8. Read More...
Avian Influenza
30/09/11 16:05
A new and highly virulent strain of Avian Influenza is spreading among poultry populations in China and Viet Nam Read More...