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TOP STORY: AoA Participating in Federal H1N1 Influenza Efforts

On April 26, 2009 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued a nationwide public health emergency declaration in response to recent human infections with newly discovered H1N1 influenza A virus.

This public health emergency declaration enabled the activation of Federal resources and medically trained staff including 25% of the national stockpile supply of antiviral products, materials for laboratory testing and other tools needed to determine the severity and spread of illness across the nation. The Administration on Aging (AoA) has been actively participating in DHHS' efforts related to the H1N1 influenza. The White House, public health officials and government-wide agencies are attentive to new developments and responding to requests for information and assistance on an ongoing basis. We will continue to keep our national aging services network abreast of the latest information as it becomes available. For the latest information on CDC activities and confirmed cases of the H1N1 influenza A virus, please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/



Last Modified: 5/5/2009 4:04:19 PM