| ■ FDA Releases Flu Pandemic Preparedness Plan | 07.03.19 |
| A pandemic influenza preparedness strategic plan released Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration outlines steps that have been taken and additional measures the agency is taking to protect public health if there is a pandemic. The plan coordinates with, and complements, plans developed by other national agencies. The FDA Task Force on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness was established in November 2005. Its assigned goals were to: · Develop a comprehensive action plan to accelerate the development, production, and regulatory review of vaccines, antiviral drugs, diagnostics, personal protective equipment and other devices to be used to fight a pandemic. · Develop a comprehensive food and feed security strategy. · Protect the safety and security of regulated medical products. · Enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities. · Take action to halt production, shipment, trade, and use of fraudulent or counterfeit products. |