Hospital Stockpile for Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning

Authors

Po-Ching C. DeLaurentis, Purdue University - Main Campus

Abstract

Increasing threat of the next influenza pandemic

H5N1 in wild birds & poultry

Confirmed human cases: 21 (year-to-date); deaths 18 (85.7%)

Past experiences suggest severe impact

Surge demand

Social disruption Nations With Confirmed Cases H5N1 Avian Influenza P d i Fl

Economic loss

Keywords

influenza, pandemic, influenza preparedness, pandemic planning

Date of this Version

3-7-2008