The most arresting brief I have so far received was that from the Chief Medical Officer, Professor John Horvath, about the potential threat of an influenza pandemic occurring. The brief warned of the far from hypothetical risk of a new disease that could infect up to 25% of the population in the first 3 months of a moderate outbreak in Australia.
I expect this supplement to generate debate among health professionals and the general community as we all grapple with our roles, responsibilities and possible responses to a potential pandemic influenza outbreak.
Tony Abbott
Australian Government Minister for Health and Ageing
- Tony Abbott
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