BMJ 2005;331 (5 November), doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7524.0
Prepare for flu pandemic
Now is the time for general practitioners to plan their response to an influenza pandemic, says Fleming on page 1066. He revisits the characteristics of the H5N1 virus that could cause the illness, its transmission properties, and how it affects humans. As general practice is likely to carry the major burden of disease in the community if the pandemic occurs, Fleming offers advice for organising the practice and managing patients. He also explores commercial and ethical issues, including supply shortages of vaccines and antiretroviral drugs.
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