The Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan for the Health Sector
... The Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan for the Health Sector maps out how the health sector can prepare for and respond to pandemic influenza in Canada. It does so by outlining the actions that should be taken during each pandemic phase and clarifying the roles and responsibilities of those who would ...
... The Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan for the Health Sector maps out how the health sector can prepare for and respond to pandemic influenza in Canada. It does so by outlining the actions that should be taken during each pandemic phase and clarifying the roles and responsibilities of those who would ...
WHO Regional Office for Europe guidance for sentinel influenza
... more universally‐focused pandemic early warning systems that are designed to meet the IHR (2005) core capacity requirements for surveillance and response. However sentinel surveillance systems for ILI, ARI or SARI, by definition, do not meet these requirements by themselves. Methodologies to esta ...
... more universally‐focused pandemic early warning systems that are designed to meet the IHR (2005) core capacity requirements for surveillance and response. However sentinel surveillance systems for ILI, ARI or SARI, by definition, do not meet these requirements by themselves. Methodologies to esta ...
ACIP Recommendations on Influenza Vaccination
... the use of influenza vaccine for the prevention and control of influenza (CDC. Prevention and control of influenza: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices [ACIP]. MMWR 2009;58[No. RR-8] and CDC. Use of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine—recommendations of the Adv ...
... the use of influenza vaccine for the prevention and control of influenza (CDC. Prevention and control of influenza: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices [ACIP]. MMWR 2009;58[No. RR-8] and CDC. Use of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine—recommendations of the Adv ...
to the Ministry`s Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and
... The Trinidad and Tobago Pandemic Influenza Plan (the Plan) consists of an introduction and a background section, followed by the preparedness, response and recovery sections, which are consistent with the general principals of emergency response. Each section aims to assist and facilitate appropriat ...
... The Trinidad and Tobago Pandemic Influenza Plan (the Plan) consists of an introduction and a background section, followed by the preparedness, response and recovery sections, which are consistent with the general principals of emergency response. Each section aims to assist and facilitate appropriat ...
Médicaments antiviraux en cas de grippe saisonnière et pandémique. recommandations de bonne
... Vanlaethem Yves (Infectious Diseases, Hospital St-Pierre, Brussels), Van Wijngaerden Eric (Infectious Diseases, University Hospital Leuven) ...
... Vanlaethem Yves (Infectious Diseases, Hospital St-Pierre, Brussels), Van Wijngaerden Eric (Infectious Diseases, University Hospital Leuven) ...
Seasonal Influenza in Adults and Children— Diagnosis, Treatment
... In order of priority, the following influenza tests are recommended, if available: a. RT-PCR. This is currently the most sensitive and specific of testing modalities for influenza, with results available within 4–6 h after specimen submission. RT-PCR shows greater sensitivity than viral culture, may ...
... In order of priority, the following influenza tests are recommended, if available: a. RT-PCR. This is currently the most sensitive and specific of testing modalities for influenza, with results available within 4–6 h after specimen submission. RT-PCR shows greater sensitivity than viral culture, may ...
Seasonal Influenza in Adults and Children— Diagnosis, Treatment, Chemoprophylaxis,
... Outpatient immunocompetent persons of any age at high risk of developing complications of influenza (e.g., hospitalization or death) presenting with acute febrile respiratory symptoms, within 5 days after illness onset, when virus is usually being shed Outpatient immunocompromised persons of any age ...
... Outpatient immunocompetent persons of any age at high risk of developing complications of influenza (e.g., hospitalization or death) presenting with acute febrile respiratory symptoms, within 5 days after illness onset, when virus is usually being shed Outpatient immunocompromised persons of any age ...
Seasonal Influenza in Adults and Children— Diagnosis, Treatment, Chemoprophylaxis,
... In order of priority, the following influenza tests are recommended, if available: a. RT-PCR. This is currently the most sensitive and specific of testing modalities for influenza, with results available within 4–6 h after specimen submission. RT-PCR shows greater sensitivity than viral culture, may ...
... In order of priority, the following influenza tests are recommended, if available: a. RT-PCR. This is currently the most sensitive and specific of testing modalities for influenza, with results available within 4–6 h after specimen submission. RT-PCR shows greater sensitivity than viral culture, may ...
Full Report
... the population of the United States to varying degrees almost every year. In some years, influenza occurs in epidemic proportions in all States. In 1957-58, for example, it contributed to approximately 70,000 excess deaths. In other years, such as 197&71, influenza occurs very infrequently and repor ...
... the population of the United States to varying degrees almost every year. In some years, influenza occurs in epidemic proportions in all States. In 1957-58, for example, it contributed to approximately 70,000 excess deaths. In other years, such as 197&71, influenza occurs very infrequently and repor ...
Swine Flu Guide Compiled by PuneMate www
... Don't get stressed by the fear of getting swine flu. Stress can undermine your immune system. The flu doesn't kill everyone and in most cases may prove benign. Good rest, Moderate exercise, Meditation, Yoga, Pranayam and Healthy Nutritious Diet can help keep your immune system in good condition and ...
... Don't get stressed by the fear of getting swine flu. Stress can undermine your immune system. The flu doesn't kill everyone and in most cases may prove benign. Good rest, Moderate exercise, Meditation, Yoga, Pranayam and Healthy Nutritious Diet can help keep your immune system in good condition and ...
Guidelines for the Prevention, Control and Public Health
... Influenza viruses are highly infectious causes of influenza, an acute respiratory tract disease. Three types of influenza virus, A, B and C, can cause disease in humans. Both type A and B viruses cause large numbers of seasonal influenza cases, while type C influenza is relatively rare.3 A fourth ty ...
... Influenza viruses are highly infectious causes of influenza, an acute respiratory tract disease. Three types of influenza virus, A, B and C, can cause disease in humans. Both type A and B viruses cause large numbers of seasonal influenza cases, while type C influenza is relatively rare.3 A fourth ty ...
SWINE INFLUENZA
... Concept of “original antigenic sin,”by Francis - immune response is greatest to antigens to which first exposure occurred in childhood. • Persons born before 1957 who were exposed in childhood to influenza A (H1N1) viruses might be better protected against this viral subtype than those who were firs ...
... Concept of “original antigenic sin,”by Francis - immune response is greatest to antigens to which first exposure occurred in childhood. • Persons born before 1957 who were exposed in childhood to influenza A (H1N1) viruses might be better protected against this viral subtype than those who were firs ...
A FRAMEWORK FOR AN AUSTRALIAN
... morbidity and mortality. Chapter 3 sets out the World Health Organization “levels of alert”, which provide an international system for structuring preparation for and responses to a pandemic. ...
... morbidity and mortality. Chapter 3 sets out the World Health Organization “levels of alert”, which provide an international system for structuring preparation for and responses to a pandemic. ...
Prevention and control of outbreaks of seasonal
... to be severely affected by seasonal influenza, WHO recommends they be vaccinated, and vaccination is a key intervention in the WHO Regional Office for Europe’s “Strategy and action plan for healthy ageing in Europe, 2012–2020”. However, uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine in these groups is low in ...
... to be severely affected by seasonal influenza, WHO recommends they be vaccinated, and vaccination is a key intervention in the WHO Regional Office for Europe’s “Strategy and action plan for healthy ageing in Europe, 2012–2020”. However, uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine in these groups is low in ...
North Carolina`s Ethical Guidelines for an Influenza Pandemic
... he United States government is preparing for a possible influenza pandemic, but so far its preparedness plan has focused largely on developing and distributing a vaccine and stockpiling antiviral medications. However, no preparedness plan is complete without addressing the ethical issues likely to c ...
... he United States government is preparing for a possible influenza pandemic, but so far its preparedness plan has focused largely on developing and distributing a vaccine and stockpiling antiviral medications. However, no preparedness plan is complete without addressing the ethical issues likely to c ...
State of New Hampshire Influenza Pandemic Public Health Preparedness & Response Plan
... 1. BACKGROUND Influenza is a highly infectious viral illness that causes yearly epidemics, which have been reported since at least the early 1500s. An increase in mortality, typically occurring during each epidemic year, is caused by influenza and pneumonia, and/or by exacerbations in underlying car ...
... 1. BACKGROUND Influenza is a highly infectious viral illness that causes yearly epidemics, which have been reported since at least the early 1500s. An increase in mortality, typically occurring during each epidemic year, is caused by influenza and pneumonia, and/or by exacerbations in underlying car ...
AVT 9(2) in progress - International Medical Press
... with a dispensing of oseltamivir on the same day as an influenza diagnosis, 70 999 patients with influenza but no oseltamivir, and 17 365 patients who received oseltamivir without a diagnosis of influenza on the index date. Approximately 8% (1351) of the oseltamivir patients without an influenza dia ...
... with a dispensing of oseltamivir on the same day as an influenza diagnosis, 70 999 patients with influenza but no oseltamivir, and 17 365 patients who received oseltamivir without a diagnosis of influenza on the index date. Approximately 8% (1351) of the oseltamivir patients without an influenza dia ...
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers www.osha.gov
... treatment of staff during a pandemic, planning and supply checklists and risk communication. This educational material has been provided for informational purposes only and should be used in conjunction with the entire document in order to ensure that healthcare workers are adequately protected duri ...
... treatment of staff during a pandemic, planning and supply checklists and risk communication. This educational material has been provided for informational purposes only and should be used in conjunction with the entire document in order to ensure that healthcare workers are adequately protected duri ...
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers
... treatment of staff during a pandemic, planning and supply checklists and risk communication. This educational material has been provided for informational purposes only and should be used in conjunction with the entire document in order to ensure that healthcare workers are adequately protected duri ...
... treatment of staff during a pandemic, planning and supply checklists and risk communication. This educational material has been provided for informational purposes only and should be used in conjunction with the entire document in order to ensure that healthcare workers are adequately protected duri ...
LONG TERM CARE - Pandemic Plan
... with the knowledge, skills and resources to respond. The Peel Long Term Care Pandemic Influenza Plan was developed to guide LTC staff in their response to a pandemic influenza in their community or centre. The Peel Long Term Care Pandemic Influenza Plan has been designed as one aspect of the LTC cen ...
... with the knowledge, skills and resources to respond. The Peel Long Term Care Pandemic Influenza Plan was developed to guide LTC staff in their response to a pandemic influenza in their community or centre. The Peel Long Term Care Pandemic Influenza Plan has been designed as one aspect of the LTC cen ...
P Pandemic Pre Joh c Influen eparedne hns Hop nza, Oth Infecti ess
... (CEPAR) is charged with creating, maintaining, and implementing a Johns Hopkins Institutions’ Pandemic Influenza, Other Respiratory Virus, Infectious Diseases Preparedness, Response and Recovery Plan and ensuring that all Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS)/Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM) and Johns Hopk ...
... (CEPAR) is charged with creating, maintaining, and implementing a Johns Hopkins Institutions’ Pandemic Influenza, Other Respiratory Virus, Infectious Diseases Preparedness, Response and Recovery Plan and ensuring that all Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS)/Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM) and Johns Hopk ...
A Model Plan for Influenza Pandemic Preparedness
... known to man. Hippocrates first described influenza in 412 BC. The first welldescribed pandemic of influenza occurred in 1580. Since then, there have been 31 documented influenza pandemics, including three in this century: 1918,1957 and 1968. The 1918 pandemic (“ Spanish Flu”) was particularly virul ...
... known to man. Hippocrates first described influenza in 412 BC. The first welldescribed pandemic of influenza occurred in 1580. Since then, there have been 31 documented influenza pandemics, including three in this century: 1918,1957 and 1968. The 1918 pandemic (“ Spanish Flu”) was particularly virul ...
1 - Champaign County Prepares
... surfaces contaminated with the virus and then touching the eyes, nose or mouth. For most adults, the period of communicability ranges from 24 hours before symptoms appear to up to three to five days after symptoms develop. Children and some adults may be infectious for seven or more days after the o ...
... surfaces contaminated with the virus and then touching the eyes, nose or mouth. For most adults, the period of communicability ranges from 24 hours before symptoms appear to up to three to five days after symptoms develop. Children and some adults may be infectious for seven or more days after the o ...
Influenza Pandemic Plan - Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
... From time to time, with unpredictable frequency, a distinctly different strain of influenza virus emerges that spreads rapidly across the world, causing an influenza pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a pandemic as: “…the worldwide spread of a new disease. An influenza pandemic oc ...
... From time to time, with unpredictable frequency, a distinctly different strain of influenza virus emerges that spreads rapidly across the world, causing an influenza pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a pandemic as: “…the worldwide spread of a new disease. An influenza pandemic oc ...
Sex, gender and influenza - World Health Organization
... Requests for permission to reproduce or translate WHO publications – whether for sale or for noncommercial distribution – should be addressed to WHO Press, at the above address (fax: +41 22 791 4806; e-mail: [email protected]). The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this ...
... Requests for permission to reproduce or translate WHO publications – whether for sale or for noncommercial distribution – should be addressed to WHO Press, at the above address (fax: +41 22 791 4806; e-mail: [email protected]). The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this ...
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1, also known as A(H5N1) or simply H5N1, is a subtype of the influenza A virus which can cause illness in humans and many other animal species. A bird-adapted strain of H5N1, called HPAI A(H5N1) for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of type A of subtype H5N1, is the highly pathogenic causative agent of H5N1 flu, commonly known as avian influenza (""bird flu""). It is enzootic (maintained in the population) in many bird populations, especially in Southeast Asia. One strain of HPAI A(H5N1) is spreading globally after first appearing in Asia. It is epizootic (an epidemic in nonhumans) and panzootic (affecting animals of many species, especially over a wide area), killing tens of millions of birds and spurring the culling of hundreds of millions of others to stem its spread. Many references to ""bird flu"" and H5N1 in the popular media refer to this strain.According to the World Health Organization and United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, H5N1 pathogenicity is gradually continuing to rise in endemic areas, but the avian influenza disease situation in farmed birds is being held in check by vaccination, and so far there is ""no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission"" of the virus. Eleven outbreaks of H5N1 were reported worldwide in June 2008 in five countries (China, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan and Vietnam) compared to 65 outbreaks in June 2006 and 55 in June 2007. The global HPAI situation significantly improved in the first half of 2008, but the FAO reports that imperfect disease surveillance systems mean that occurrence of the virus remains underestimated and underreported. In July 2013 the WHO announced a total of 630 confirmed human cases which resulted in the deaths of 375 people since 2003.Several H5N1 vaccines have been developed and approved, and stockpiled by a number of countries, including the United States (in its National Stockpile), Britain, France, Canada, and Australia, for use in an emergency.Research has shown that a highly contagious strain of H5N1, one that might allow airborne transmission between mammals, can be reached in only a few mutations, raising concerns about a pandemic and bioterrorism.