Pandemics - Public Health Research Guide

This guide focuses on the law related to efforts in preventing, detecting and containiing pandemics on the international, regional and national level.

Introduction

Global pandemics do not respect national boundaries and there can be simultaneous outbreaks in different parts of the world. Coordination of preparedness and response at the international, national, and local level is therefore essential.

This research guide focuses on the law related to the efforts in preventing, detecting and containing pandemics on the international, national, and local level (focusing on the United States).

For resources on the broader topic of health law and bioethics, please consult:

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Update History

Updated 02/21 (MK)
Updated 08/23 (JAS)
Updated 06/24 (JAS)