Influenza Pandemic Planning

A resource to assist your organization with preparations

References:

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World Health Organization (WHO). What is a pandemic? http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/frequently_asked_questions/pandemic/en. Accessed October 25, 2010.
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