Report: CDC Scientist Kept Quiet About Flu Blunder

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I think these events occur more frequently than we like to believe, but I also don't think the CDC should have to report these events publicly unless it causes a real threat. The general public (who do not possess general knowledge of medicine or biological sciences) are prone to hysteria and that does nothing but fuel the fire. As with many other fields with highly sensitive information they more than likely have an internal affairs department that handles these things and so be it. Keeps people from clogging ER's thinking they have the next deadly strain of whatever the flavor of the month happens to be.

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Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care.

Good day, Scroll89:

Thank you for sharing. I personally believe in transparency especially since the party in control might minimize a "real threat" until it is too late. The caveat is that I also see your point; so I'm not sure of where the line should be drawn.

Thank you.

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Given the punitive reactionaryism that pervades our culture, is it surprising that the scientist might be reluctant to come forward?

Given the inexorable push to "do more with less," is it any surprise that shortcuts are occasionally taken?

We live in a society of blame and punishment... that is not compatible with a 'culture of safety.'

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