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US public health preparedness and response to highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses

JAMA

2024-05-21
(Press-News.org) About The Study: Public health authorities in nearly all states and territories surveyed reported the ability to monitor and test persons exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus. However, jurisdictions varied in their capacity to monitor exposed persons, in recommendations for use of antivirals, and in potential use of H5N1 vaccines, if available, among first responders. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Noah Kojima, M.D., email nkojima@cdc.gov.

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2024.10116)

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[Press-News.org] US public health preparedness and response to highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses
JAMA