AND THE SURVEY SAYS . . . .


February 09, 2006 10:01 AM US Eastern Timezone
Avian Flu Threat Shakes Doctors' Confidence: Pri-Med Research

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2006--Two-thirds of physicians are concerned about the threat of an avian influenza pandemic in the US, and more than half believe an outbreak poses a serious risk for Americans, according to a nationwide survey of primary care clinicians by Pri-Med Research.

Fewer than one in five primary care practitioners believe they are adequately equipped today to treat infected patients. Over 50% express little or no confidence in the government's ability to manage a flu pandemic at the local, state, federal or international level. 91% of practitioners surveyed also feel that the current availability of anti-viral medications is inadequate to meet an avian flu crisis.


Primed is a respected provider of continuing education for physicians across the country. This survey was of primary care physicians and was taken before the African outbreak.

76% are concerned over an International Outbreak of Avian Flu.

66% are concerned over a pandemic in the United States.

54% believe an outbreak poses a serious risk to Americans.

21% believe they are equipped to handle an outbreak in their community

9% believe they will have adequate anti-virals on hand to counter a pandemic.

LESS THAN 25% believe that State, local, or Federal officials can handle an outbreak.

AND ONLY 9% have an emergency response plan in place at this time to handle a pandemic in their community.