Publication of independent review into the response to the 2009 swine flu pandemic

An independent review into the UK’s strategic response to the 2009 swine flu pandemic has been published.

The review’s author, Dame Deirdre Hine, outlined 28 recommendations that aim to enhance the proportionality of a future response, strengthen the development and handling of scientific advice, and improve how government communicates with the public.

• The 2009 Influenza Pandemic - An independent review of the UK response to the 2009 influenza pandemic