Last Spring, we had quite a few posts about whether the emergence of H1N1 should be termed a pandemic. Turn back the clock, ‘cause it looks like we’re going to have that debate all over again. What self-respecting pandemic virus kills fewer people than seasonal influenza?
Read it for yourself, but the Council of Europe just passed a resolution calling for an investigation into the role of big pharma in the WHO decision to declare a pandemic. An emergency debate is scheduled for later this month…..pass the popcorn, this should be interesting.
Pondering vexing issues in infection prevention and control
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Can I take my N95 mask off yet? I ran out of lip balm.
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