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The NBSB (National Biodefense Safety Board) was established in 2006 to provide advice and guidance to the Secretary of the HHS:
`on scientific, technical, and other matters of special interest to HHS regarding activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to adverse health effects of public health emergencies resulting from chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological events, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate’
Today they will hold a public Teleconference on the novel H1N1 virus. A hat tip to SusanC at the Flu Wiki and Indigo Girl at Allnurses Pandemic Forum for this link.
Teleconference
The NBSB will hold a Public Teleconference on August 14, 2009, from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. EDT. The purpose of the August 14, 2009 public teleconference is for the Board to receive current activity updates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services representatives on H1N1 countermeasures. Topic updates will include the topics of vaccines, antivirals, and diagnostics. In addition, the Board may consider topics on H1N1 and vulnerable populations.
Meeting Summary
Will be posted when availableDate
August 14, 2009Time
12:00 P.M.–2:00 P.M. EDTLocation
Public teleconferenceNotice
Federal Register NoticeAgenda
August 14, 2009 meeting agenda
Public Participation
Meetings of the NBSB are open to the public and attendance is welcome. Members of the public may listen to the deliberations of the NBSB by calling 1-866-395-4129, referencing the conference ID “ASPR,” and then following the directions of the operator. Members of the public participating by telephone will have an opportunity to provide comment during the meeting. Participants should call in 15 minutes prior to the call and will be asked to provide their name, title, and organization.
