200/mm3. The aim is to prevent the population in these pneumococcal infections of influenza. 9 - The best vaccine available in October 94 million doses ordered were commissioned by the government in three different laboratories (Sanofi-Pasteur: 28 million doses, GlaxoSmithKline: 50 Novartis and 16). Based laboratories, the doses should be delivered between October and December 2009. Given that vaccination require two doses three weeks apart and a time of incubation before being protected, some fear that the first doses arrive after the peak of the pandemic ...

If England is considering making the deadlock on the placing on the market (AMM) European (via emergency procedures), France seems more prudent. The epidemiological situation of France is less cause for concern. If the virus retains a moderate virulence, France could wait for the European marketing authorization prior to vaccination. Today, the vaccine strategy was not arrested, but no mandatory vaccination is now considered. Depending on the evolution of the epidemic, this mass vaccination could be achieved in immunization centers or physicians. 10 - Management of stocks of medicines and masks to improve it is the establishment of preparedness and response to health emergencies (Eprus) that manages a stock valued at 845 million Euros, including 33 million antiviral 1 billion surgical masks and 537 million protective masks FFP2.

His action was criticized by a report from the centrist Senator Jean-Jacques JÃĩgou3. Among the criticisms made, there is a dispersion and heterogeneity of the 72 storage sites, uncertainty related to exceeding the expiry date of products, storage products in places sometimes inadequate, lack of clarity between the roles attributed to the public, health agencies and various departments ... without putting into question the creation of the Eprus, the report estimates that these findings could "pose difficulties in coordinating health emergencies" ... Beme David, 22 July 2009 1 - Press conference of the Ministry of Health - 22 July 2009 2 - Press Release - Vaccination against pneumococcal in adults and pandemic influenza H1N1 - Release of 6 July 2009 3 - Report "Managing the Development of preparation and response to health emergencies (EPRUS) the stock of health products made in the event of a terrorist attack or pandemic" - Jean-Jacques Jogo - Press Conference July 22 2009 To learn more:

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