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H1N1 Flu Scare Spurs Pandemic Preparedness Planning

The outbreak of the H1N1 flu that closed down many businesses and public institutions in Mexico has revealed gaps in company plans to deal with a pandemic flu, according to an insurance brokerage executive.

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NU Online News Service, May 12, 3:57 p.m. EDT

The outbreak of the H1N1 flu that closed down many businesses and public institutions in Mexico has revealed gaps in company plans to deal with a pandemic flu, according to an insurance brokerage executive.

No one was prepared for a viral outbreak this late in the year, and those who reviewed their plans to deal with a global spread have discovered their programs lacking in adequate planning, said Gary Lynch, Marsh global manager for supply chain risk management and pandemic response center director.

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