Carol Gentry http://blog.wlrn.org en Meningitis Outbreak Shows Gaps in Regulation http://blog.wlrn.org/post/meningitis-outbreak-shows-gaps-regulation <img class="asset-image" align="right" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/healthnewsfl/files/styles/card_280/public/201212/NECC2.jpg" alt="" /><p>When the nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak exploded into headlines two months ago, Florida health officials responded quickly, tracking the contaminated drug lots and finding potential victims. At least 25 in Florida were sickened, and three died.<p>While the response was swift, Florida health officials concede the state failed to foresee the danger and take steps to reduce the risk. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:20:01 +0000 Carol Gentry 6417 at http://blog.wlrn.org