"Our nation's future, including our preparedness for that future, depends on innovation," Córdova said.
"The clock is ticking on America's preparedness for a future attack," Mr. Kennedy said at the news conference, which was attended by seven Democrats and three Republicans.
Three factors were associated with reduced levels of perceived vulnerability to a future outbreak in multivariable analyses, namely involvement in horse racing, geographical location during the 2007 equine influenza outbreak and perceived high preparedness for a future equine influenza outbreak.
We are better protecting our border, and increasing our preparedness for any future attack or natural disaster.
"I've got my canned goods, my tape and my nylon sheets ready," said Ibrahim, 30, with a sardonic smile, alluding to his preparedness for a future conflict he thinks could happen this summer.
Hence, the elicitation of potential Wild Cards as part of a foresight study is not just an intellectual exercise in imaginative thinking, but may prove as an essential means of preparedness for critical future surprises.
Future efforts should consider assessing these two services together to fully address institutional preparedness for a future influenza pandemic.
Regarding preparedness for a future large-scale public health emergency, all respondents felt that response capacity, particularly in the metropolitan Atlanta area, has been strengthened.
