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. 2009 Jun;15(6):e1.
doi: 10.3201/eid1506.081196.

Stockpiling supplies for the next influenza pandemic

Lewis J Radonovich  1 , Paul D Magalian, Mary Kay Hollingsworth, Gio Baracco
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Stockpiling supplies for the next influenza pandemic

Lewis J Radonovich et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2009 Jun.

Abstract

Faced with increasing concerns about the likelihood of an influenza pandemic, healthcare systems have been challenged to determine what specific medical supplies that should be procured and stockpiled as a component of preparedness. Despite publication of numerous pandemic planning recommendations, little or no specific guidance about the types of items and quantities of supplies needed has been available. The primary purpose of this report is to detail the approach of 1 healthcare system in building a cache of supplies to be used for patient care during the next influenza pandemic. These concepts may help guide the actions of other healthcare systems.

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