The H1N1 Influenza Pandemic of 2009

This book provides a synopsis of key events, actions taken, and authorities invoked by WHO, the U.S. federal government, and state and local governments to determine and mitigate the phases of a flu pandemic. Additionally, this book addresses select legal issues in relation to the pandemic including emergency measures, civil rights, liability, and employment issues. Also discussed is the U.S. reponse to global human cases, mandatory vaccination precedents, the potential farm sector effects of "swine flu", and the Department of Defense's role during a flu pandemic. The 2009 influenza pandemic : an overview / Sarah A. Lister, C. Stephen Redhead The 2009 influenza pandemic : selected legal issues / Kathleen S. Swendiman and Nancy Lee Jones The 2009 influenza pandemic : U.S. responses to global human cases / Tiaji Salaam-Blyther Hearing on H1N1 virus / statement of Joshua M. Sharfstein Mandatory vaccinations : precedent and current laws / Kathleen S. Swendiman Potential farm sector effects of 2009 H1N1 "swine flu" : questions and answers / Renee Johnson Quarantine and isolation : selected legal issues relating to employment / Nancy Lee Jones and Jon O. Shimabukuro The role of the Department of Defense during a flu pandemic / Lawrence Kapp, Don J. Jansen The role of NIH-supported research in the response to 2009-H1N1 influenza / statement of Anthony S. Fauci U.S. global health response to a novel 2009-H1N1 influenza virus / testimony of Anne Schuchat Report to the president on U.S. preparations for 2009-H1N1 influenza / President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The papers in this collection provide a synopsis of key events, actions taken, and authorities invoked by WHO, the U.S. federal government, and state and local governments to determine and mitigate the phases of the 2009 flu pandemic