The Institute of Medicine's (IOM) Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events held a workshop on November 18, 2009, to discuss current threats, progress made in the public health system regarding the distribution and dispensing of countermeasures, and…
"During public health emergencies such as terrorist attacks or influenza outbreaks, the public health system's ability to save lives could depend on dispensing medical countermeasures such as antibiotics, antiviral medications, and vaccines to a large number of people in a short…
"During public health emergencies such as terrorist attacks or influenza outbreaks, the public health system's ability to save lives could depend on dispensing medical countermeasures such as antibiotics, antiviral medications, and vaccines to a large number of people in a short…