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Preparing for a possible flu epidemic

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter,  KPBS Public Broadcasting
Published January 11, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST

This week in Turkey the first cases of avian flu showed up outside of East Asia. The World Health Organization worries that the flu will spread. We talk about influenza and the research that is being

Preparing for a possible flu epidemic


This week in Turkey the first cases of avian flu showed up outside of East Asia. The World Health Organization worries that the flu will spread. We talk about influenza and the research that is being done in our area to prevent and treat it.

Guests:

  • Shane Crotty , human vaccine expert at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology Emerging Infectious Disease and Bio-defense Center.
  • Mitchell Kronenberg , president and scientific director of the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology Emerging Infectious Disease and Bio-defense.
Thomas Fudge
A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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