The House Homeland Security Committee, an organization of congressional aides, decided to take a trip to a NASCAR race to study public health preparedness at mass gatherings. But before their trip, the government recommended they be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, tetanus, diphtheria, and influenza. I've never been to a NASCAR race, so I don't have any anecdotal evidence to share, but I can't say this sounds like a bad idea. I'm loathe to stereotype people, but these are NASCAR fans we're talking about. Congressmen from the areas in question are livid over the whole thing. Read their protest-too-much quotes here.
Friday, October 12, 2007
NASCAR Fans Contagious?
