Topic: Pharma Sponsorship

A supercut of news programs "brought to you by Pfizer" illustrates the extensive financial ties between the pharmaceutical industry and major television networks. The hosts argue that this sponsorship prevents objective reporting on vaccine safety and efficacy.

An International Swine Flu Conference scheduled for August in Washington, D.C., features an agenda focused on mass fatality management and continuity of government. The event is sponsored by various pharmaceutical and technology companies, rather than independent epidemiological organizations. Sessions include discussions on the psychological issues of a pandemic and "scientific advances" in the H1N1 virus.