Can technology help with the race against pandemic flu?

To see what is being done to use technology to get ahead of a potentially deadly migration, take a look at some of the innovative discussions taking place globally.

http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ideasfromibm/healthcare/aug14/index.shtml

The website also includes some videos highlighting major outbreaks in the past. While many of us were not around at the time, these videos really highlight some events that happened not that long ago. And steps that are being taken to help try to prevent something so widespread from happening again.

According to article from MSNBC, U.S. declares state of emergency - Swine Flu

"The world’s governments raced to avoid both a pandemic and global hysteria Sunday as more possible swine flu cases surfaced from Canada to New Zealand and the United States declared a public health emergency. “It’s not a time to panic,” the White House said. " (Source: MSNBC)

A complete press briefing can be found at:

http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1240773850207.shtm