title: Science into policy: preparing for pandemic influenza.
abstract: Authoratative government pandemic preparedness requires an evidence-based approach. The scientific advisory process that has informed the current UK pandemic preparedness plans is described. The final endorsed scientific papers are now publicly available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health, Health Improvement and Protection, London, UK. sandra.costigan@dh.gsi.gov.uk
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Harper
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Gadd
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Costigan
mesh_terms: D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015980:Public Health Practice; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology