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Global Advisory Swine Flu H1N1

This advisory is constructed to inform you about the nature and symptoms of H1N1 flu, and precautions you can take at home and the workplace.

A new strain of the H1N1 influenza virus was identified in the spring of 2009. Referred to as H1N1 flu virus, The World Health Organization and public health authorities around the world, continue to monitor the spread of cases of H1N1 flu virus globally.

The World Health Organization raised the pandemic alert level to Phase 6 on June 11, 2009. This was in response to continued spread of the H1N1 flu virus around the world. This means that H1N1 flu virus is being transmitted easily among humans in more than one continental region and that the outbreak is now global.

H1N1 Flu - How to Avoid H1N1 FLU Pandemic Panic

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Influenza A(H1N1) virus is a subtype of influenzavirus A and the most common cause of influenza (flu) in humans. Some strains of H1N1 are endemic in humans and cause a small fraction of all influenza-like illness and a large fraction of all seasonal influenza. H1N1 strains caused roughly half of all human flu infections in 2006.^[1] Other strains of H1N1 are endemic in pigs (swine influenza) and in birds (avian influenza).

In June 2009, World Health Organization declared that flu due to a new strain of swine-origin H1N1 was responsible for the 2009 flu pandemic. This strain is commonly called "swine flu" by the public media.

Swine Flu H1N1 Pandemic In India Facts, Prevention And Cure

The spread of swine flu is fast emerging as No 1 health care urgency not just in the country but the world over as it slowly turns pandemic. It has also been said these few cases are only tip of iceberg and in coming days India could see rise in flu to 33% of Indians if precautionary measure are not taken and govt. doesn't show more responsibility. Despite the issue being in the media for a long time, there continue to be lack of knowledge and mis-information about the disease and how to handle it. Indian Medical Association, Nagpur Centre, has come up with a selective information on the subject.

Pune In Grip Of Swine Flu

FAQ on H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu)

FAQ on HINI Influenza A (Swine Flu)

What is H1N1 Flu?

The H1N1 flu is a contagious respiratory disease caused by a new type of A influenza virus not seen in humans before this year.

How does H1N1 Flu spread?

Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with flu. Sometimes people become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. Infected people may be able to infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to seven or more days after becoming sick. You cannot get this flu from eating pork or pork products.

Flu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases

Welcome to the PandemicFlu.gov RSS news feed provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Estimating Seasonal Influenza-Associated Deaths in the United States: CDC Study Confirms Variability of Flu
Review Calls for New Federal Approach to Medical Countermeasures
HHS Secretary releases review and recommendations driven by pandemic flu experience
WHO Director-General Statement
The world is no longer in phase 6 of influenza pandemic alert. We are now moving into the post-pandemic period. The new H1N1 virus has largely run its course.
WHO Recommendations for the Post-pandemic Period
The world is now in the post-pandemic period. Based on knowledge about past pandemics, the H1N1 (2009) virus is expected to continue to circulate as a seasonal virus for some years to come.
Recommended Flu Vaccines for Different Age Groups
Recommended Flu Vaccines for Different Age Groups - U.S., 2010-11 Season
Questions and Answers: CSL Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Safety in the U.S.
CSL Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Safety in the United States
WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
As of 1 August 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18449 deaths.
FDA Approves Vaccines for the 2010-2011 Influenza Season
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has approved vaccines for the 2010-2011 influenza season in the United States.
Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2010
This report updates the 2009 recommendations by CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccine for the prevention and control of influenza.
NIAID Grantees Use New Skin Patches to Deliver Flu Vaccine in Mice
For many years, researchers have been working to find a way to deliver flu vaccine – whose components are much larger than those of nicotine and hormones – using a transdermal (across the skin) patch.