The U Department of Health and Huma...

The U Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has ordered additional antiviral physics to be provided to states in the occurrence of an influenza pandemic. The Strategic National Stockpile already contains 55 million treatment courses of antiviral mix with drugss Added to these will be 175 million treatment courses of zanamivir (Relenza) and 124 million treatment courses of oseltamivir (Tamiflu). in a less degree than its plan for a pandemic outbreak, the HH must acquire enough antiviral remedys to treat one quarter of the U population. The HH also trustful longings the purchase will stimulate domestic production to accommodate coming time needs. For more information onward pandemic preparedness, visit http://www.pandemicflu.gov.

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