Bush outlines plan to ready U S for possible flu pandemic
President Bush sought a national readiness plan to face a future flu pandemic, proposing a $1.2 billion vaccine stockpile, $1 billion for Tamiflu and Relenza, and $2.8 billion to modernize vaccine production. States face a $510 million share, with critics arguing the plan lacks immediate protection and capacity to deploy supplies.
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Salvation Army opens Brook Creek site with safety concerns
Loralee Stevens, president of Brook Creek Neighborhood Assn., says residents have had limited response to safety and transportation worries at the new Salvation Army site. Commanders Dalberg outline structured operations to ease concerns. City official notes site along a bus route near downtown. construction date pending and fundraising ongoing.
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KU aims to fill flu shot shortage amid Chiron delays
KU faces a shortfall of 1 170 flu vaccine doses with some prebooked for high risk individuals as four manufacturers supply shots. Officials expect the remaining order in two weeks while Chiron reports production uncertainty. KDHE notes no broad supply issue and urges continued vaccination and hand washing along with wellness tips as bird flu concerns rise.
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