CSR. WHO: A description of the process of seasonal and H5N1 influenza vaccine virus selection and development. WHO. Full Text
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A description of the process of seasonal and H5N1 influenza vaccine virus selection and development
Fluvaccvirusselection.pdf Annemarie Arkema, John Paget, Adam Meijer, etc.,al. Epidemiological and virological assessment of influenza acitivity in Europe during the winter of 2006-2007. EISS. Full Text
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Research question: To describe the epidemiology and virology of influenza activity in Europe during the 2006-2007 season and to assess the impact of circulating influenza virus strains.
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Due to the influenza pandemic threat, many countries are stockpiling antivirals in the hope of limiting the impact of a future pandemic virus. Since resistance to antiviral drugs would probably significantly ... Giacomet V, Tarallo L, De Marco G, Giannattasio A,. Preparing for an influenza pandemic in Italy: resources and procedures in paediatric hospital units. Euro Surveill. 2007 Jul 1;12(7):E7-8. Abstract
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that preparedness for effectively facing a major influenza epidemic should involve the training of physicians in the management of contagious diseases and ... Apisarnthanarak A, et al. Issues Relevant to the Adoption and Modification of Hospital Infection‐Control Recommendations for Avian Influenza (H5N1 Infection) in Developing Countries. Clinical Infectious Diseases. Abstract
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The reemergence of avian influenza (H5N1 infection) has heightened concern for a potential human influenza pandemic. Recommendations regarding preparation for a global avian influenza pandemic are available, ... ABALLEA S, De Juanes JR, Barbieri M, Martin M, et. The cost effectiveness of influenza vaccination for adults aged 50 to 64 years: A model-based analysis for Spain. Vaccine. 2007 Aug 6;. Abstract
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An economic evaluation of reducing the age threshold for routine influenza vaccination in Spain from 65 to 50 years was performed. A probabilistic model was used to compare a policy based on a recommendation ... CSR. WHO criteria for accepting positive PCR test results of H5 infection in humans from national reference laboratories. WHO. Full Text
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Laboratory testing is the only way to confirm that infection with H5 influenza viruses has occurred and is critical for both national H5N1 surveillance activities as well as optimal clinical care in this ... E.H.Y. Lau et al.. Effect of Interventions on Influenza A (H9N2) Isolation in Hong Kong’s Live Poultry Markets, 1999–2005. EID. Full Text
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Live poultry markets (LPMs) are a recognized source of influenza viruses. Since 2001 and 2003,respectively, a first and second monthly “rest-day” has been implemented in Hong Kong’s LPMs, whenstalls are ... R.F. Breiman et al.. Preparedness for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Pandemic in Africa. EID. Full Text
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Global concerns about an impending influenza pandemic escalated when highly pathogenicinfluenza A subtype H5N1 appeared in Nigeria in January 2006. The potential devastation fromemergence of a pandemic ... Chowell G, Miller MA, Viboud C. Seasonal influenza in the United States, France, and Australia: transmission and prospects for control. Epidemiol Infect. 2007 Jul 18;:1-13. Abstract
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SUMMARY:Recurrent epidemics of influenza are observed seasonally around the world with considerable health and economic consequences. A key quantity for the control of infectious diseases is the reproduction ... Anthony E. Fiore., etc.,al. Prevention and Control of Influenza. MMWR. Full Text
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This report updates the 2006 recommendations by CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccine and antiviral agents (CDC. Prevention and control of influenza: ... CSR. Infection prevention and control of epidemic- and pandemic-prone acute respiratory diseases in health care. WHO. Full Text
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Guidance updates
The present guidelines supersede the document "Hospital Infection Control Guidance for Severe ... Barennes HM, Martinez-Aussel B, Vongphrachanh P, S. Avian Influenza Risk Perceptions, Laos. Emerg Infect Dis.2007 July. Full Text
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Avian Influenza Risk Perceptions, Laos
1126.pdf Lee VJ, Chen MI, Chan SP, Wong CS, Cutter J, Goh K. Influenza Pandemics in Singapore, a Tropical, Globally Connected City. Emerg Infect Dis.2007 July. Full Text
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AbstractTropical cities such as Singapore do not have well-defined influenza seasons but have not been spared from influenza pandemics. The 1918 epidemic in Singapore, which was then already a major global ... CSR. WHO Interim Protocol: Rapid operations to contain the initial emergence of pandemic influenza. WHO. Abstract
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Updated May 2007English - [pdf 327kb]
Changes to this version of the protocolThis document replaces previous versions of the protocol. In brief, key changes include:
More emphasis on rapid containment ... EU. EU: Avian Influenza - Control measures. EU. Full Text
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Control measures (Directive 2005/94/EC and Decision 2006/416/EC amended by Decision 2007/119/EC)
The revised control measures of the new avian influenza Directive must be implemented by Member States ... WHO. WHO: Addressing Ethical Issues in Pandemic Influenza Planning. WHO. Full Text
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Addressing Ethical Issues in Pandemic Influenza Planning
Examining the wide range of issues raised by a potential influenza pandemic
The Ethics team of the Department of Ethics, Trade, Human Rights ... CSR. The role of National Influenza Centres (NICs) during interpandemic, pandemic alert and pandemic periods. WHO. Full Text
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The role of National Influenza Centres (NICs) during interpandemic, pandemic alert and pandemic periods
RoleNICsMayf.pdf HATCHETT RJ, Mecher CE, Lipsitch M.. Public health interventions and epidemic intensity during the 1918 influenza pandemic. PNAS. 2007. Full Text
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Nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) intended to reduce infectious contacts between persons form an integral part of plans to mitigate the impact of the next influenza pandemic. Although the potential ... Anucha Apisarnthanarak,etc.,al. Avian Influenza H5N1 Screening of Intensive Care Unit Patients with Community-acquired Pneumonia. Emerging Infectious Diseases 2006;12:1766-9. Abstract
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