Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle Discussion on Upcoming Flu Season
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD, 2001-03) led a discussion on response and preparedness for the upcoming flu season. Rep. Ri… read more
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD, 2001-03) led a discussion on response and preparedness for the upcoming flu season. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), who delivered brief remarks, spoke on the importance of investing in health care infrastructure “to decrease the likelihood of seasonal and pandemic flu,” and touched on his recently introduced bill to help protect Americans from influenza. Among those joining the conversation with Tom Daschle was the CDC’s Influenza Division Director Dr. Vivien Dugan, who spoke on the government’s response to the flu and encouraged all those over six months of age to get vaccinated. close
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- Gregory Branch Director Baltimore County, MD->Health and Human Services
- Vivien Dugan Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention->National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
- Joe Lastinger Treasurer Families Fighting Flu
- L.J. Tan Chief Officer Immunize.org->Policy and Partnerships
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