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Global Public Health And Pandemics
The document discusses several key aspects of global health issues: 1) Global pandemics pose serious threats, as seen with influenza outbreaks like the 1918 Spanish flu and more recent avian influenza, which have caused millions of deaths. 2) International organizations like the WHO and CDC work to monitor health trends, promote prevention and preparedness, but some argue they are underfunded and methods could be improved. 3) While vaccines are effective, developing countries often lack access and distribution challenges like cold storage make vaccines difficult to transport to those in need.
