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Journal of Public Health Advance Access originally published online on July 4, 2008
Journal of Public Health 2008 30(4):373-374; doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdn049
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Science into policy: preparing for pandemic influenza



D. R. Harper, Professor1

L. M. Davies, Professor1

E. M. Gadd, Doctor2

S. C. Costigan, Doctor3
1 Health Improvement and Protection, Department of Health, London SW1A 2NS, UK
2 Research and Development, Department of Health, London SE1 8UG, UK
3 Health Improvement and Protection, Department of Health, London SE1 6LH, UK

Address correspondence to S. C. Costigan, E-mail: sandra.costigan{at}dh.gsi.gov.uk


  Abstract

Authoratative government pandemic preparedness requires an evidence-based approach. The scientific advisory process that has informed the current UK pandemic preparedness plans is described. The final endorsed scientific papers are now publicly available.

Keywords: influenza, scientific advice, scientific evidence, pandemic, policy


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