Bird Flu

Health Experts Say U.S. Is Prepared for Swine Flu Pandemic

CQPolitics.com - Tue Jun 30, 1:43 PM ET

Two public health experts painted a relatively rosy picture Tuesday of the United States' ability to respond to the swine flu pandemic, saying the country had learned from earlier mistakes and from plans developed during the avian flu scare several years ago.

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