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Flu Fears

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photoSeveral kids dead at the start of the flu season as concerns build vaccine supplies will run out, and not protect against a virulent new strain. How was the nation's public health system caught off guard? And what does it say about its ability to respond to other health threats?

Guests:

Karen Auge, health reporter, Denver Post

Dr. William Schaffner, Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Vanderbuilt University

Dr. Darshak Sanghavi, fellow at Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School

This program aired on December 10, 2003.

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