Routledge Avian Influenza: Science, Policy and Politics Book

Explore the complex landscape of global health security with Avian Influenza: Science, Policy and Politics. As part of the Pathways to Sustainability series, this Routledge publication examines the massive global efforts taken over the last decade to prepare for potential pandemics. Following the lessons learned from the 1918 influenza pandemic and the swine flu outbreak of 2009-10, this text looks at how the world has responded to these threats. It covers the significant investments made in surveillance systems, the creation of antiviral drug stockpiles, and the development of influenza vaccines. Readers will gain insight into how veterinary and public health systems have been improved and how poultry production and marketing have been restructured to manage risks. This book provides a necessary look at the lessons learned from recent global health experiences and the ongoing efforts to build capacity for future pandemic responses.