“WHO Says World Not Ready for New SARS-Like Diseases”

Return to Vaccination News Home Page

Subscribe to the Vaccination NewsLetter

View past & current Scandals (columns by Sandy Mintz)

Immunization Newsbriefs (c) Copyright Information Inc., Bethesda, MD. Brought to you by the National Network for Immunization Information (NNii). Visit NNii's new website at http://www.immunizationinfo.org.

World Health Organization (WHO) head of communicable diseases David Heymann predicted Monday an increase in outbreaks similar to severe acute respiratory syndrome that could potentially kill millions. Guenael Rodier, director of communicable disease and response at the WHO, also asserted that better global surveillance and disease response is required. Heymann suggested increased funding for laboratories and epidemiological research to prepare for future outbreaks.

Return to Vaccination News Home Page

DISCLAIMER: All information, data, and material contained, presented, or provided here is for general information purposes only and is not to be construed as reflecting the knowledge or opinions of the publisher, and is not to be construed or intended as providing medical or legal advice. The decision whether or not to vaccinate is an important and complex issue and should be made by you, and you alone, in consultation with your health care provider.