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H1N1 Preparedness Summit - Thursday July 9

Secretaries Kathleen Sebelius (HHS), Janet Napolitano (DHS), and Arne Duncan (ED), along with Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan, will host an all-day H1N1 Flu Preparedness Summit with states to further prepare the nation for the possibility of a more severe outbreak of H1N1 flu in the fall.

Federal, state and local officials, emergency managers, educators and others will discuss lessons learned during the spring and summer H1N1 wave, and discuss best practices and preparedness priorities.

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These heartfelt stories, told by survivors, family members, and friends from past pandemics, serve as a sobering reminder of the devastating impact that influenza can have.

The Influenza Pandemic occurred in three waves in the United States throughout 1918-1919. Learn about the pandemic, the Nation’s health, the medical care system, and how they were affected.

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