#Virology and #PandemicPlanning
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Avian influenza study raises concerns of an increasing risk of another pandemic: first major global review of avian influenza in cats shows an emerging source for a future human pandemic... resilienceforward.com/avian-influe...
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6/8 If H5N1 triggered a pandemic, it might differ significantly from COVID-19 in affected populations, transmission patterns, geographic spread, and available treatments—requiring journalists to avoid assumptions based on previous pandemic experiences.
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Five years on from widespread COVID-19 lockdowns why are future pandemic threats consistently under-estimated? resilienceforward.com/five-years-o...
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The world must take avian flu seriously: and act now says the UN FAO. The warning is focussed on #FoodSecurity but also highlights that, as #H5N1 spreads, so the risk of mutation to a form capable of producing a human pandemic increases... resilienceforward.com/the-world-mu...
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9/12 Parker understands the danger, advocating for preparedness. Last year, he urged leaders to plan for "challenges we may face if H5N1 were to make the fateful leap." #PandemicPlanning
EU agencies express growing concern over the avian influenza threat and the potential to adapt to humans and trigger future pandemics... resilienceforward.com/eu-agencies-...
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UK schedules large-scale national pandemic response exercise: resilienceforward.com/uk-schedules...
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We know a lot about #H5N1, and we’re learning more every day.
Planning for all potential scenarios at local, state, and federal levels is essential for preparedness. #PublicHealth #PandemicPlanning
UK Gov. has responded to the future risk of a H5 influenza pandemic by agreeing a contract for the supply of a H5 influenza vaccine.
A H5 influenza pandemic is a low likelihood but potentially very high impact global threat.
More at: resilienceforward.com/pandemic-pla...
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