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Article: Bush, advisers meet to develop plan on avian flu; Vaccine makers summoned as health official notes 'dilemma'.(NATION)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- October 7, 2005
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Byline: Joseph Curl, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
President Bush yesterday met with top health and security advisers about ways to deal with an outbreak of avian influenza, as the administration's foremost health official said "no one is prepared" for a catastrophic pandemic.
Mr. Bush summoned top U.S. and foreign vaccine manufacturers to a White House meeting today to discuss the acceleration of production.
"Avian flu is a global threat that is a serious concern," said Bush spokesman Scott McClellan. "We are moving forward on developing a comprehensive plan to make sure that we are fully prepared to address the threat that exists."
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