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After a brief panic as the mysterious influenza H1N1 virus, or swine flu, began to spread quickly through Mexico, we seem to have gotten a handle on the virus, although it's spread still deserves attention. Perhaps one of the most important things that came of this pandemic was the country's, indeed, the world's, ability to test our pandemic preparedness skills. Paul A. Granato, PhD, DABMM, FAMM, director of microbiology, Laboratory Alliance of Central New York, Liverpool, NY; and professor of microbiology and immunology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, discusses some of the important lessons laboratorians can take to ensure we're prepared for another outbreak.
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