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[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif] Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Community Resiliency[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif] <nobr>John P. Middaugh, MD</nobr> [/FONT]
[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif] JAMA. 2008;299(5):566-568. [/FONT]
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<!--startindex-->[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Weathering a future pandemic of influenza will be a challenge<sup> </sup>unlike anything experienced in the United States since 1918.<sup> </sup>A unique strength of the country has been the sharing of common<sup> </sup>goals and aspirations. Drawing on strong ethnic identities<sup> </sup>that celebrate diversity and respect for heritage, when faced<sup> </sup>with crises, individuals throughout the United States have protected<sup> </sup>each other because of this common bond.<sup> </sup>[/FONT]
[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Responding to a future influenza pandemic will test loyalties<sup> </sup>to families, friends, neighborhoods, and communities. As planning<sup> </sup>for the national response to pandemic influenza continues, it<sup> </sup>is essential to protect against adverse, unintended consequences<sup> </sup>that could seriously threaten the fabric of US society. There<sup> </sup>has been a major shift in public health advice regarding influenza,<sup>1-7</sup><sup> </sup>and current national pandemic influenza planning advocates that<sup> </sup>individuals will be able to prevent influenza infection by modifying<sup> </sup>personal behaviors. Decreased person-to-person contact is recommended<sup> </sup>as an <nobr>. . .</nobr> [Full Text of this Article][/FONT]
[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Social Distancing and Unintended Consequences[/FONT]
[/FONT]<!--stopindex-->[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif] Author Affiliation: Florida Department of Health, Tallahassee.[/FONT]
[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/299/5/566[/FONT]
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[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif] JAMA. 2008;299(5):566-568. [/FONT]
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<!--startindex-->[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Weathering a future pandemic of influenza will be a challenge<sup> </sup>unlike anything experienced in the United States since 1918.<sup> </sup>A unique strength of the country has been the sharing of common<sup> </sup>goals and aspirations. Drawing on strong ethnic identities<sup> </sup>that celebrate diversity and respect for heritage, when faced<sup> </sup>with crises, individuals throughout the United States have protected<sup> </sup>each other because of this common bond.<sup> </sup>[/FONT]
[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Responding to a future influenza pandemic will test loyalties<sup> </sup>to families, friends, neighborhoods, and communities. As planning<sup> </sup>for the national response to pandemic influenza continues, it<sup> </sup>is essential to protect against adverse, unintended consequences<sup> </sup>that could seriously threaten the fabric of US society. There<sup> </sup>has been a major shift in public health advice regarding influenza,<sup>1-7</sup><sup> </sup>and current national pandemic influenza planning advocates that<sup> </sup>individuals will be able to prevent influenza infection by modifying<sup> </sup>personal behaviors. Decreased person-to-person contact is recommended<sup> </sup>as an <nobr>. . .</nobr> [Full Text of this Article][/FONT]
[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Social Distancing and Unintended Consequences[/FONT]
[/FONT]<!--stopindex-->[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif] Author Affiliation: Florida Department of Health, Tallahassee.[/FONT]
[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/299/5/566[/FONT]
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