title: Reflections on pandemics, past and present.
abstract: The author reflects on her personal experiences during the 2009 H1N1 influenza, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) pandemics. The roles played by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention related to pregnancy-associated influenza during the 2009 pandemic are described. Risk communication principles are summarized and resources provided.
authors.affiliation: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. Aschuchat@cdc.gov
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Schuchat
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. / Q000458:organization & administration; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D006295:Health Resources; D006801:Humans; D053118:Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control; D008428:Maternal Mortality / Q000639:trends; D033262:Narration; D058873:Pandemics; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D045169:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology