Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 498-500 , November 2009

Pandemic Flu: Are We Ready for the Next Wave?

  • Margaret McMahon, RN, MN, CEN, FAEN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Margaret McMahon, RN, MN, CEN, FAEN, 315 Blue Bell Rd, Williamstown, NJ 08094

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PII: S0099-1767(09)00483-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2009.10.011

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 498-500 , November 2009