Three Seconds Until Midnight
Three Seconds Until Midnight by Robert J. Coullahan, published in 2019, is a comprehensive examination of pandemic preparedness, focusing on the historical context of the 1918 influenza outbreak. This 474-page book, written in English, delves into the mutations of the influenza virus and the potential for future outbreaks that could be exacerbated by modern population densities. Coullahan critiques the current U.S. National Pandemic Influenza Plan, highlighting significant gaps in vaccine and antiviral drug accessibility for millions of Americans during a crisis.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of the assumptions underlying U.S. pandemic planning and the critical steps necessary to enhance readiness for future health crises. The book addresses topics such as contagious diseases, epidemiology, and public health strategies, providing insights into the complexities of managing widespread health threats. Coullahan’s work serves as a call to action for improving health infrastructure in anticipation of potential pandemics, making it a relevant resource for those interested in health and fitness, as well as medical preparedness.
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“In 1918, a strain of the Influenza virus mutated to transform itself into a rampant pulmonary disease, and it became one of the three deadliest plagues ever recorded in human history. It will happen again, it may involve a strain of flu that is worse, and it will involve population densities that were not a factor in 1918. Under the current U.S. National Pandemic Influenza Plan, some 123 million Americans will not have access to a protective vaccine or antiviral drug, until the peak of the epidemic is almost past. This book describes other major faults and assumptions in US planning and it describes several major steps that must be taken to improve readiness for the next major lethal pandemic event.”–Publisher’s description.
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