A CDC scientist uses a pipette to transfer H7N9 virus into vials for sharing with partner laboratories for public health research purposes.
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From NPR’s Richard Knox this morning - a good look at the advance work being done by the CDC to prepare for the H7N9 virus – just in case it should mutate into a humanized virus.
You’ll find remarks from Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of NIAID, along with Daniel Jernigan, Deputy Director of CDC's influenza division, on why H7N9 has public health officials on guard.
Well worth visiting.
Officials Prepare For Another Flu Pandemic — Just In Case
by Richard Knox - May 08, 2013 2:49 AM
For more on the CDC’s Preparedness efforts you may wish to revisit:
MMWR: Emergence of Avian Influenza A(H7N9)
H7N9 Preparedness: What The CDC Is Doing
