PAHO Urges Measured but Alert Response to Flu Pandemic

Monday, June 15, 2009

PAHO Urges Measured but Alert Response to Flu Pandemic

WHO declaration points to global spread, not severe impact, of influenza outbreaks

Washington, D.C., 12 June 2009 (PAHO)—For the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, the declaration of a full-fledged A (H1N1) influenza pandemic means they should be on the alert for new cases but should not necessarily expect a dramatic increase in severe illnesses or deaths, a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) spokesman said today.

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