What:
Antiviral drugs will be an important part of a multi-faceted response to an influenza pandemic. They will be used to contain an initial pandemic outbreak, slow the spread of infection and treat those who have pandemic illness.
To help states, health care organizations, first-responders and employers learn more about antiviral use and stockpiling, the federal government is releasing two critical guidances: Guidance on Antiviral Drug Use During an Influenza Pandemic, and Considerations for Antiviral Drug Stockpiling by Employers In Preparation for an Influenza Pandemic.
To learn more about these guidances please join us on December 17.
Speakers will include:
- Benjamin Schwartz, M.D., Senior Science Advisor, National Vaccine Program
- Lisa M. Koonin, M.N., M.P.H., Senior Advisor, Influenza Coordinating Unit, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
When:
Wednesday, December 17, 2:00 p.m. EST
Where:
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/news/panflu_webinar.html
How:
Registration is not required. Click on the Web link above at 2:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, December 17. Please note, you will need Flash (http://www.adobe.com) installed on your computer in order to view the live video stream. You can test your ability to view the Flash video stream starting at 10 a.m. EDT on the day of the webcast at the Web link above. If you are unable to view this live stream in Flash format you can view the Flash video-on-demand of the event that will be made available shortly after the broadcast.
Email your questions for the webcast panelists before and/or during the program to hhsstudio@hhs.gov. Please include your first name, state and town.
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