Eliminating Injustice Toward Disadvantaged Populations During an Influenza Pandemic

In this commentary paper the authors consider the following questions: What might be done to eliminate injustice toward disadvantaged populations during an influenza pandemic? What policies and plans need to be in effect to ensure that those with limited incomes have what they need to stay healthy during a flu pandemic? What will happen to people and families who cannot stockpile food and water in preparation for a pandemic and the thousands of North Carolina children receiving their best or perhaps only meals through free breakfast and lunch provided at schools? When a flu pandemic emerges and schools close, what will they do?

Publication Date: 
2007
Pages: 
46-48
Volume: 
68
Issue: 
1
Journal Name: 
North Carolina Medical Journal