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Thinkpad (AXcess News) New York - With the immense media coverage of the Avian Bird Influenza, concern has been rising about United States preparedness to respond to vaccine shortages that could occur in future annual influenza seasons or during an influenza pandemic--a global influenza outbreak.
3. Is there a treatment for bird flu Professionals currently researching the Avian bird flu claim that rimantidine and amantidine, two cheap and popular flu drugs, have no power over the bird flu, but Relenza and Tamiflu, two other flu drugs, can indeed effectively treat the viral disease. 4. Is there a risk of a bird flu epidemic Experts in this area suggest that rapid and extensive culling and quarantining of potentially infected animals is the best way to prevent an epidemic. Another option is vaccination of birds against the bird flu virus.
Microsoft Although the timing or extent of a future influenza pandemic cannot be predicted, studies suggest that its effect in the United States could be severe, and shortages of vaccine could occur which increases the danger Americans face. For the 2004-05 annual influenza season, the nation lost about half its expected influenza vaccine supply when one of two major manufacturers announced in October 2004 that it would not release any vaccine because of problems with the manufacture of the serum.
States that have been particularly hard hit this season include California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Nevada and Kansas. Tamiflu targets the most common influenza strains, types A and B. Roche temporarily halted some Tamiflu shipments to the United States during the fall, when consumers fearful of a bird flu pandemic hoarded the drug. Tamiflu has shown some promise for treating people infected with the H5N1 bird flu strain, but it has not been approved for that use.
Laptop Computers Recently, analysts from the General Accounting Office examined federal, state, and local actions taken in response to last year's shortage, including lessons learned from past problems. The nation's experience during the unexpected 2004-05 vaccine shortfall offers insights into some of the challenges that government at all levels will face in a serious or severe pandemic.
Small businesses have been urged to introduce contingency plans to prepare for the impact of a possible bird flu pandemic in the UK. Most UK firms are underestimating the potential consequences of the virus, according to HR consultancy Croner, and are advised to devise plans with a combined effort from HR, health and safety and senior management personnel.
Laptop Computer A number of lessons emerged from federal, state, and local responses to the 2004-05 influenza vaccine shortage that carry implications for handling future vaccine shortages in either an annual influenza season or a devastating influenza pandemic.
"Businesses should evaluate all real and perceived risks to their organisation, " said Richard Smith, employment services director at Croner. "While it may be more front of mind to prepare for other threats, such as terrorism, a pandemic could cause even greater disruption, " he warned. HSBC has announced it is creating contingency plans based on the worst case scenario of having half its global workers absent if a bird flu pandemic occurs.
Desktop Computer First, limited contingency planning slows response. At the start of the 2004-05 influenza season, when the supply shortfall became apparent, the nation lacked a contingency plan specifically to address severe shortages. The absence of such a plan led to delays and uncertainties on the part of state and local public health authorities on how best to ensure access to vaccine by individuals at high risk of severe influenza-related complications.
Notebooks Second, a streamlined strategy to expedite vaccine availability are key to an effective response. During the 2004-05 shortage, for example, federal purchases of vaccine licensed for use in other countries but not the United States were not completed in time to meet peak demand. Some states' experience also highlighted the importance of methods of transferring available vaccine quickly and easily from one state to another.
Lenovo Third, effective response requires clear and consistent communication. Consistency among federal, state, and local communications is critical for averting confusion. State and local health officials also emphasized the value of updated information when responding to changing circumstances, using diverse media to reach diverse audiences, and educating healthcare providers and the public about prevention alternatives.
Hard Drive Over the past five years, GAO has urged the Department of Health and Human Services to complete its plan to prepare for and response to an influenza pandemic. GAO has reported on the importance of planning to address critical issues such as how vaccine will be purchased and distributed; how population groups will be given priority for vaccination; and how federal resources should be deployed before the nation faces a pandemic. On November 2, 2005, HHS released its pandemic influenza plan, which is being examined by several government agencies including the GAO, Centers for Disease Control, Department of Homeland Security and others.
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