Draft Guidances to Assist in Preparation for an Influenza Pandemic

The Department of Health and Human Services announced it is seeking public comment on three draft guidances: Interim Guidance on the Use and Purchase of Facemasks and Respirators by Individuals and Families for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness; Proposed Guidance on Antiviral Drug Use During an Influenza Pandemic; and Proposed Considerations for Antiviral Drug Stockpiling by Employers in Preparation for an Influenza Pandemic