Science into policy: preparing for pandemic influenza.
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.
Harper
D R
DR
Department of Health, Health Improvement and Protection, London, UK. sandra.costigan@dh.gsi.gov.uk
Davies
L M
LM
Gadd
E M
EM
Costigan
S C
SC
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