Publication
10 Sep 2009
This report overviews the 2009 H1N1 'swine flu' influenza. It first provides a synopsis of key events, actions taken and authorities invoked in the US and internationally. Next, it details key countervailing actions by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US government. It additionally looks at Congressional hearings on the outbreak, appropriations and funding for flu contingencies, and US government pandemic influenza preparedness documents.
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Author | Sarah A Lister, C Stephen Redhead |
Series | US Congressional Research Service Reports |
Publisher | Congressional Research Service (CRS) |