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Article: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Responds to U.S. Health and Human Services Pandemic Influenza Plan.
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- AScribe Health News Service
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- November 2, 2005
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Byline: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) today commended the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its development and release of a long-awaited HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan.
"An influenza pandemic would put unprecedented pressure on our nation's public health system. A strong federal plan, in combination with plans developed by state and local jurisdictions, will be critical to our ability to respond swiftly and effectively across our country," said ASTHO President and North Carolina State Health Director Leah M. ...