Topic Collection: Influenza This page lists the most recent reports and testimonies related to influenza issued since October 2000.

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Influenza Pandemic: HHS Needs to Continue Its Actions and Finalize Guidance for Pharmaceutical Interventions

GAO-08-671, September 30, 2008

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Influenza Pandemic: Federal Agencies Should Continue to Assist States to Address Gaps in Pandemic Planning

GAO-08-539, June 19, 2008

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National Response Framework: FEMA Needs Policies and Procedures to Better Integrate Non-Federal Stakeholders in the Revision Process

GAO-08-768, June 11, 2008

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Supplemental Appropriations: Opportunities Exist to Increase Transparency and Provide Additional Controls

GAO-08-314, January 31, 2008

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Influenza Pandemic: Efforts Under Way to Address Constraints on Using Antivirals and Vaccines to Forestall a Pandemic

GAO-08-92, December 21, 2007

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Influenza Pandemic: Opportunities Exist to Address Critical Infrastructure Protection Challenges That Require Federal and Private Sector Coordination

GAO-08-36, October 31, 2007

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Influenza Vaccine: Issues Related to Production, Distribution, and Public Health Messages

GAO-08-27, October 31, 2007

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Global Health: U.S. Agencies Support Programs to Build Overseas Capacity for Infectious Disease Surveillance

GAO-08-138T, October 4, 2007

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High-Containment Biosafety Laboratories: Preliminary Observations on the Oversight of the Proliferation of BSL-3 and BSL-4 Laboratories in the United States

GAO-08-108T, October 4, 2007

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Global Health: U.S. Agencies Support Programs to Build Overseas Capacity for Infectious Disease Surveillance

GAO-07-1186, September 28, 2007

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Influenza Pandemic: Federal Executive Boards' Ability to Contribute to Pandemic Preparedness

GAO-07-1259T, September 28, 2007

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Influenza Pandemic: Opportunities Exist to Clarify Federal Leadership Roles and Improve Pandemic Planning

GAO-07-1257T, September 26, 2007

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Influenza Pandemic: Further Efforts Are Needed to Ensure Clearer Federal Leadership Roles and an Effective National Strategy

GAO-07-781, August 14, 2007

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Homeland Security: Observations on DHS and FEMA Efforts to Prepare for and Respond to Major and Catastrophic Disasters and Address Related Recommendations and Legislation

GAO-07-1142T, July 31, 2007

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Influenza Pandemic: DOD Combatant Commands' Preparedness Efforts Could Benefit from More Clearly Defined Roles, Resources, and Risk Mitigation

GAO-07-696, June 20, 2007

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Influenza Pandemic: Efforts to Forestall Onset Are Under Way; Identifying Countries at Greatest Risk Entails Challenges

GAO-07-604, June 20, 2007

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Avian Influenza: USDA Has Taken Important Steps to Prepare for Outbreaks, but Better Planning Could Improve Response

GAO-07-652, June 11, 2007

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Homeland Security: Observations on DHS and FEMA Efforts to Prepare for and Respond to Major and Catastrophic Disasters and Address Related Recommendations and Legislation

GAO-07-835T, May 15, 2007

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The Federal Workforce: Additional Steps Needed to Take Advantage of Federal Executive Boards' Ability to Contribute to Emergency Operations

GAO-07-515, May 4, 2007

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Public Health and Hospital Emergency Preparedness Programs: Evolution of Performance Measurement Systems to Measure Progress

GAO-07-485R, March 23, 2007

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Homeland Security: Preparing for and Responding to Disasters

GAO-07-395T, March 9, 2007

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Influenza Pandemic: DOD Has Taken Important Actions to Prepare, but Accountability, Funding, and Communications Need to be Clearer and Focused Departmentwide

GAO-06-1042, September 21, 2006

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Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency: Emergency Conservation Program

GAO-06-856R, July 10, 2006

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Continuity of Operations: Agencies Could Improve Planning for Telework during Disruptions

GAO-06-740T, May 11, 2006

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Influenza Pandemic: Applying Lessons Learned from the 2004-05 Influenza Vaccine Shortage

GAO-06-221T, November 4, 2005

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Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Condition of Participation: Immunization Standard for Long Term Care Facilities

GAO-06-173R, October 21, 2005

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Influenza Vaccine: Shortages in 2004-05 Season Underscore Need for Better Preparation

GAO-05-984, September 30, 2005

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Influenza Pandemic: Challenges in Preparedness and Response

GAO-05-863T, June 30, 2005

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Influenza Pandemic: Challenges Remain in Preparedness

GAO-05-760T, May 26, 2005

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Managing Diabetes: Health Plan Coverage of Services and Supplies

GAO-05-210, February 25, 2005

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Flu Vaccine: Recent Supply Shortages Underscore Ongoing Challenges

GAO-05-177T, November 18, 2004

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Emerging Infectious Diseases: Review of State and Federal Disease Surveillance Efforts

GAO-04-877, September 30, 2004

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Infectious Disease Preparedness: Federal Challenges in Responding to Influenza Outbreaks

GAO-04-1100T, September 28, 2004

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Public Health Preparedness: Response Capacity Improving, but Much Remains to Be Accomplished

GAO-04-458T, February 12, 2004

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HHS Bioterrorism Preparedness Programs: States Reported Progress but Fell Short of Program Goals for 2002

GAO-04-360R, February 10, 2004

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Hospital Preparedness: Most Urban Hospitals Have Emergency Plans but Lack Certain Capacities for Bioterrorism Response

GAO-03-924, August 6, 2003

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: Established Infectious Disease Control Measures Helped Contain Spread, But a Large-Scale Resurgence May Pose Challenges

GAO-03-1058T, July 30, 2003

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SARS Outbreak: Improvements to Public Health Capacity Are Needed for Responding to Bioterrorism and Emerging Infectious Diseases

GAO-03-769T, May 7, 2003

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Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Bioterrorism Preparedness Efforts Have Improved Public Health Response Capacity, but Gaps Remain

GAO-03-654T, April 9, 2003

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Flu Vaccine: Steps Are Needed to Better Prepare for Possible Future Shortages

GAO-01-786T, May 30, 2001

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Flu Vaccine: Supply Problems Heighten Need to Ensure Access for High-Risk People

GAO-01-624, May 15, 2001

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Influenza Pandemic: Plan Needed for Federal and State Response

GAO-01-4, October 27, 2000

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