H1N1 Influenza A (Swine flu) Update
... Mexican health officials have reported several hundred suspect cases, including several deaths associated with confirmed swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. In Mexico, many patients have experienced rapidly progressive pneumonia, respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation & acute res ...
... Mexican health officials have reported several hundred suspect cases, including several deaths associated with confirmed swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. In Mexico, many patients have experienced rapidly progressive pneumonia, respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation & acute res ...
Pandemic Response Lessons from Influenza H1N1 2009 in Asia
... reported in the Western Pacific and South-East Asian regions respectively.11 Although the number of confirmed cases quickly increased, accuracy in reporting decreased with the recommendation to “stop testing, just treat when clinically suspected and indicated”. This was made on July 16 2009, since m ...
... reported in the Western Pacific and South-East Asian regions respectively.11 Although the number of confirmed cases quickly increased, accuracy in reporting decreased with the recommendation to “stop testing, just treat when clinically suspected and indicated”. This was made on July 16 2009, since m ...
Infection Prevention for all KCI and KCC Staff
... The most frequent cause of vaccine-preventable death in the US. Causes 24,000 deaths per year and 150,000 hospitalizations per year ...
... The most frequent cause of vaccine-preventable death in the US. Causes 24,000 deaths per year and 150,000 hospitalizations per year ...
Pandemic Influenza - Massachusetts Medical Society
... Median age of those infected -18 years (90% of cases < 40 years) –the young and healthy Incubation ~ 3-5 days - Illness starts out as typical influenza – fever, myalgia, sore throat, cough, may progress to diffuse viral pneumonia often leading to ARDS and death. Currently case fatality (> 60%) is mu ...
... Median age of those infected -18 years (90% of cases < 40 years) –the young and healthy Incubation ~ 3-5 days - Illness starts out as typical influenza – fever, myalgia, sore throat, cough, may progress to diffuse viral pneumonia often leading to ARDS and death. Currently case fatality (> 60%) is mu ...
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... children were getting very sick with H1N1, not the elderly, as expected with seasonal flu Children at high risk for serious H1N1 complications often had underlying health concerns, like asthma When H1N1 spread through the US, there was a better idea of what to expect-this enabled high risk patients ...
... children were getting very sick with H1N1, not the elderly, as expected with seasonal flu Children at high risk for serious H1N1 complications often had underlying health concerns, like asthma When H1N1 spread through the US, there was a better idea of what to expect-this enabled high risk patients ...
Avian Flu: Preparing for a Pandemic
... In 1997, an outbreak of avian influenza among poultry in Hong Kong was traced to the H5N1 virus strain (see sidebar on page 5). The outbreak was accompanied by 18 cases of human infection; six of those people died. There was immediate apprehension among world health officials, as this was the first ...
... In 1997, an outbreak of avian influenza among poultry in Hong Kong was traced to the H5N1 virus strain (see sidebar on page 5). The outbreak was accompanied by 18 cases of human infection; six of those people died. There was immediate apprehension among world health officials, as this was the first ...
B. Pharm - South African Pharmacist`s Assistant
... In addition to the above it is recommended that individuals in the agricultural, veterinary and laboratory sectors who are conducting surveillance and/or research into avian influenza are also vaccinated. This recommendation is based on the following considerations: • There is a theoretical risk of ...
... In addition to the above it is recommended that individuals in the agricultural, veterinary and laboratory sectors who are conducting surveillance and/or research into avian influenza are also vaccinated. This recommendation is based on the following considerations: • There is a theoretical risk of ...
My Friend Has the Flu… FAQ`s
... How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)? Studies have shown that influenza virus can survive on environmental surfaces and can infect a person for 2 to 8 hours after being deposited on the surface. What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contami ...
... How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)? Studies have shown that influenza virus can survive on environmental surfaces and can infect a person for 2 to 8 hours after being deposited on the surface. What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contami ...
Managing infected employees
... This section focuses on the management of patients / employees affected by a SEVERE prepandemic or pandemic virus – for example, if H5N1 develops the ability to spread easily from human to human and continues to be a severe infection. As of July 2009, the H1N1 pandemic virus is classified by the WHO ...
... This section focuses on the management of patients / employees affected by a SEVERE prepandemic or pandemic virus – for example, if H5N1 develops the ability to spread easily from human to human and continues to be a severe infection. As of July 2009, the H1N1 pandemic virus is classified by the WHO ...
ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER
... Quickly recognizing unusual clusters of patients presenting with similar illness and reporting increased activity or clusters of symptoms to the local Health Department Maintaining strict Infection Control practices at all times to prevent the spread of infection among patients, staff and visito ...
... Quickly recognizing unusual clusters of patients presenting with similar illness and reporting increased activity or clusters of symptoms to the local Health Department Maintaining strict Infection Control practices at all times to prevent the spread of infection among patients, staff and visito ...
Influenza Prevention and Treatment for the 2012-2013
... patients can not be expected to return for the vaccine when influenza is likely to be circulating in the community. • Vaccination does not cause influenza or influenza-like illness, but a healthy immune response can produce cold-like symptoms following vaccination. ...
... patients can not be expected to return for the vaccine when influenza is likely to be circulating in the community. • Vaccination does not cause influenza or influenza-like illness, but a healthy immune response can produce cold-like symptoms following vaccination. ...
- WordPress.com
... major change; Results fro genetic recombination of human with animal/avian virus Leads to a novel subtype different from both parent viruses If novel subtype has sufficient genes from H1 viruses which make it readily transmissible from person to person, it may cause pandemic ...
... major change; Results fro genetic recombination of human with animal/avian virus Leads to a novel subtype different from both parent viruses If novel subtype has sufficient genes from H1 viruses which make it readily transmissible from person to person, it may cause pandemic ...
Calculation of High Risk Population and Potential Impacts of Shortage
... Influenza vaccine can be given to people 6 months of age and older. It is recommended for people who are at risk of serious influenza or its complications, and for people who can spread influenza to those at high risk (including all household members) ...
... Influenza vaccine can be given to people 6 months of age and older. It is recommended for people who are at risk of serious influenza or its complications, and for people who can spread influenza to those at high risk (including all household members) ...
Avian Influenza Infections in Humans and Poultryof
... Pathogenicity and oseltamivir resistance of LPAI isolated from broilers in Lebanon Although losses from LPAI viruses are lower, compared to those resulting from HPAI; H9N2 LPAI viruses in Lebanon demonstrated an ability to increase their pathogenicity, and host range, following their passaging in di ...
... Pathogenicity and oseltamivir resistance of LPAI isolated from broilers in Lebanon Although losses from LPAI viruses are lower, compared to those resulting from HPAI; H9N2 LPAI viruses in Lebanon demonstrated an ability to increase their pathogenicity, and host range, following their passaging in di ...
Pandemic Influenza
... with flu like symptoms: has difficulty breathing or chest pain has purple or blue discoloration of the lips is vomiting and unable to keep liquids down has signs of dehydration such as dizziness when standing, or absence of urination has seizures (for example, uncontrolled convulsions) i ...
... with flu like symptoms: has difficulty breathing or chest pain has purple or blue discoloration of the lips is vomiting and unable to keep liquids down has signs of dehydration such as dizziness when standing, or absence of urination has seizures (for example, uncontrolled convulsions) i ...
H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu)
... on a surface through these steps can reduce the chances of hand transfer of virus. Influenza viruses are susceptible to inactivation by a number of chemical disinfectants readily available from consumer and commercial ...
... on a surface through these steps can reduce the chances of hand transfer of virus. Influenza viruses are susceptible to inactivation by a number of chemical disinfectants readily available from consumer and commercial ...
Upswing in Local Influenza activity
... Be aware that influenza activity is on the rise in our community. In fact, both Kitsap County and statewide surveillance data show increases in laboratory positive tests, influenza-like-illness visits, and other measures. Offer influenza vaccine to your patients, especially those who are at high ris ...
... Be aware that influenza activity is on the rise in our community. In fact, both Kitsap County and statewide surveillance data show increases in laboratory positive tests, influenza-like-illness visits, and other measures. Offer influenza vaccine to your patients, especially those who are at high ris ...
Dec. 24
... positive for avian influenza through blood tests since April, and one of them showed an increase in antibodies confirming an infection. The infected male employee, who had taken two tests, suffered from a sore throat for a few days after taking anti-virus medication. The four other people have not b ...
... positive for avian influenza through blood tests since April, and one of them showed an increase in antibodies confirming an infection. The infected male employee, who had taken two tests, suffered from a sore throat for a few days after taking anti-virus medication. The four other people have not b ...
Poster - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
... In the event of an avian flu pandemic, all the roads entering the city of Oshkosh will be closed and monitored with surveillance 24/7. The military will be in charge of the main roads and highways entering into the city. All the minor roads will be closed and monitored by the local police forces at ...
... In the event of an avian flu pandemic, all the roads entering the city of Oshkosh will be closed and monitored with surveillance 24/7. The military will be in charge of the main roads and highways entering into the city. All the minor roads will be closed and monitored by the local police forces at ...
Swine Flu - A Pandemic Outbreak
... Facility management includes using disinfectants and ambient temperature to control virus in the environment. The virus is unlikely to survive outside living cells for more than two weeks, except in cold (but above freezing) conditions, and it is readily inactivated by disinfectants. Herd management ...
... Facility management includes using disinfectants and ambient temperature to control virus in the environment. The virus is unlikely to survive outside living cells for more than two weeks, except in cold (but above freezing) conditions, and it is readily inactivated by disinfectants. Herd management ...
Oct. 15 - University of Washington
... development and thus take advantage of this preventive option. Progress is needed on three fronts. First, countries experiencing outbreaks need to rapidly share human and animal viruses with laboratories in the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network. Analysis of these viruses determines the possi ...
... development and thus take advantage of this preventive option. Progress is needed on three fronts. First, countries experiencing outbreaks need to rapidly share human and animal viruses with laboratories in the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network. Analysis of these viruses determines the possi ...
The 1918-1919 Influenza Pandemic as covered in The Journal of
... of Pathology, Bacteriology, time believed the cause of and Disinfection, contended that, to establish etiological influenza to be bacterial. German physician Richard Pfeiffer significance, it was not sufficient merely to establish had isolated bacteria from influenza patients during the the presence of ...
... of Pathology, Bacteriology, time believed the cause of and Disinfection, contended that, to establish etiological influenza to be bacterial. German physician Richard Pfeiffer significance, it was not sufficient merely to establish had isolated bacteria from influenza patients during the the presence of ...
Tamiflu: To Stockpile or Not to Stockpile
... substitution in neuraminidase conferring high-level resistance to oseltamivir was isolated from two of eight Vietnamese patients during oseltamivir treatment. Both patients died of influenza A (H5N1) virus infection, despite early initiation of treatment in one patient. Surviving patients had rapid ...
... substitution in neuraminidase conferring high-level resistance to oseltamivir was isolated from two of eight Vietnamese patients during oseltamivir treatment. Both patients died of influenza A (H5N1) virus infection, despite early initiation of treatment in one patient. Surviving patients had rapid ...