In the last one week we have all witnessed the challenge of H1N1 flu, formerly known as ‘Swine Flu’, impacting multiple countries. Our health care preparedness was tested and our biggest vulnerability was identified to be uninsurance as quoted by Associated Press article.

“To have an epidemic with millions of people who may not go to the doctor because they can’t afford to pay remains one of the unique challenges of our system.” said Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, “The person I’m most worried about is the one who decides to delay getting care, and does it in such a way that they infect others or put themselves at greater risk.”

Public health experts say obstacles to getting medical attention are counterproductive if you’re trying to stop an infectious disease in a highly mobile society like the United States. It is especially a challenge when one in seven people lack health coverage, who delays treatment or utilizes crowded Emergency Rooms, hence making the epidemic worse.

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Archana Dubey, MD