Gillian K. SteelFisher, Ph.D., Robert J. Blendon, Sc.D., Mark M. Bekheit, J.D., and Keri Lubell, Ph.D. NEJM Volume 362:e65 June 3, 2010 Number 22
In April 2009, a novel influenza A (H1N1) virus emerged in the United States with the key characteristics of a pandemic virus, and within weeks it had spread to every region in the country.1 Ultimately, the rate of death was lower than was initially predicted, but the numbers of H1N1 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths were nonetheless substantial,2 and the experience offers some lessons that may help us to prepare for future influenza outbreaks.
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