Survey: Americans unaware of animals' role in pandemic threats

Survey: Americans unaware of animals' role in pandemic threats

12/15/2011

Research conducted by the New York-based EcoHealth Alliance reveals that 2 in 3 Americans worry about a new pandemic. The research also reveals that fewer than 1 in 5 people realize that the next pandemic will most likely come from animals. Increasing the public's understanding is vital to preventing a "Contagion"-like scenario, says One Health Initiative veterinarian Bruce Kaplan. The Huffington Post (12/14)

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