We must begin to make our plans more broad-based to encompass the most threatening of pandemic scenarios.

The best way to confront a brand new flu bug is to avoid being swept by hysteria into serious policy mistakes.

What are the odds of another pandemic--this time, bird flu--happening?

If the swine flu virus should continue to spread, or the infections worsen, rapid development of a vaccine could be our best protection.

We must make a concerted effort today to increase our capacity for timely development of safe, effective and innovative flu vaccines.

We have made progress in pandemic preparedness, but we have a long way to go in ensuring a vibrant and responsive vaccine sector.

The United States' insufficient supply of H1N1 vaccines to inoculate our population demonstrates how poorly prepared we are to confront a pandemic.