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Review
. 2006 Oct;3(10):e436.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0030436.

Priority setting for pandemic influenza: an analysis of national preparedness plans

Lori Uscher-Pines  1 , Saad B Omer, Daniel J Barnett, Thomas A Burke, Ran D Balicer
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Review

Priority setting for pandemic influenza: an analysis of national preparedness plans

Lori Uscher-Pines et al. PLoS Med. 2006 Oct.

Abstract

The authors provide a targeted review of national pandemic influenza plans from the developed and developing world, describing national variations in prioritization of vaccines and antiviral medications.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. Vaccine Priority Groups by Development Status—Listed in at Least Two National Plans
Figure 2
Figure 2. Antiviral Priority Groups by Development Status—Listed in at Least Two National Plans
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