NACCHO in the News 2005

Because NACCHO is the national voice for local public health, the media often look to NACCHO for its expertise on a range of public health issues. See below for the most recent news coverage featuring NACCHO members and staff.

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December 2005

Shift from infectious diseases has left the U.S. more vulnerable
Knight Ridder, December 15, 2005 More »

November 2005

U.S. think tank details steps to contain bird flu; Pandemic battle plan calls for mass quarantines as a last resort
USA Today, November 21, 2005 More »

In U.S., flu shots too short; Patients and doctors frustrated by supply amid great demand
Baltimore Sun, November 11, 2005 More »

Flu plan puts burden on state, local agencies
Knight Ridder, November 6, 2005 More »

States Have Their Own Plans For Bird Flu
Associated Press, November 4, 2005 More »

Administration's Flu Plan Gets Mixed Reception in Congress
New York Times, November 3, 2005 More »

U.S. Tells States to Develop Flu-Fighting Plans
Wall Street Journal, November 3, 2005

Officials defend new US bird flu plan
Reuters, November 3, 2005 More »

New York City Tests Mass Flu Vaccination
National Public Radio, November 3, 2005 More»

Pandemic plan calls on states; U.S. says deadly flu would need local handling
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 3, 2005 More»

Bush calls for $7.1 billion in emergency spending on bird flu
Gannett News Service, November 2, 2005

October 2005

Flu Shots in Short Supply, So Far
Healthday News, October 20, 2005 More »

Flu vaccine is plentiful, experts say
Baltimore Sun, October 18, 2005 More »

Flu shot easier to get this year
St. Petersburg Times, October 17, 2005 More »

Are we ready to fight the killer flu?
Knight Ridder, October 16, 2005

High-Risk U.S. Patients Lack Flu Shots
Associated Press, October 12, 2005 More »

While Supply Is Better Than Last Year, There are Scattered Concerns in All 50 States
Wall Street Journal, October 11, 2005

But Don't Flee the Flu Shot
U.S. News and World Report, October 3, 2005 More »

September 2005

Sufficient flu vaccine supply expected; Contamination caused shortage last year
Baltimore Sun, September 23, 2005 More »

Call Made for Universal Flu Shots
Healthday News, September 22, 2005 More »