Preparing for a Pandemic
Concern over a possible avian flu pandemic is moving states, communities and the federal government to action.
"It is states and communities that will be on the front lines," says Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt. "While the federal government is stockpiling antivirals, success will be determined by whether state and local officials can put pills in people's hands everywhere they are needed within a short time.
"Actions at the state and local level will define victory."
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