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Bacterial Pneumonia Caused Most Deaths in 1918 Influenza Pandemic
The majority of deaths during the influenza pandemic of 1918-1919 were not caused by the influenza virus acting alone, report researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. Instead, most victims succumbed to bacterial pneumonia following influenza virus infection.
Publ.Date : Aug, 19 Jun 2008 11:15:00 -0500
HHS Announces $25 Million Available For Health Care Partnership Emergency Care Competitive Grants Program
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that $25 million is available to hospitals and other health care facilities via a competitive emergency care grant program focused on hospital surge capacity, emergency care system capability, and community and hospital preparedness for public health emergencies.
Publ.Date : Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:30:00 -0500
HHS Secretary Leavitt Signs Agreement With Canada To Improve Indigenous Health Care Delivery and Access
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Canadian Minister of Health Tony Clement today to improve the health status of indigenous communities through enhanced international collaborations, identification and reinforcement of best practices, and innovative approaches to learning opportunities.
Publ.Date : Thur, 1 Nov 2007 17:00:00 -0500
$75 Million in Supplemental Funding to States for Pandemic Flu Preparedness
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced that the Department is making available another $75 million to states, territories and four metropolitan areas to help strengthen their capacity to respond to a pandemic influenza outbreak.
Publ.Date : Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:30:00 -0500
Public Comments Sought on Draft of Flu Vaccine Allocation Plan
Effective allocation of vaccines will play a critical role in preventing influenza and reducing its effects on health and society when a pandemic arrives. The specific type of influenza that causes a pandemic will not be known until it occurs.
Publ.Date : Wed, 24 Oct 2007 9:00:00 -0500
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