Public health officials say the nation is overdue and underprepared for a pandemic. While everyone in a community can serve a role in pandemic preparedness, faith-based organizations provide unique characteristics to pandemic preparedness. These include community outreach efforts (i.e., counseling, ministry, aid) and available facilities and resources useful in a response.
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