Pandemic preparedness and response: The role of medical interventions

Ann Peterka, DO, MPH

doi:10.5055/jem.2007.0010

Authors

Ann Peterka, DO, MPH

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2007.0010

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Author Biography

Ann Peterka, DO, MPH

Director, Employee Health Services, Roche, Nutley, New Jersey.

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