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2009 H1N1 Influenza Issue Briefs and Articles

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CBN Report Swine Flu

Clinicians' Biosecurity Network Report archive for swine flu updates.

  1. The Evidence for ECMO Use in Severe Influenza (06-11-2010)

    Based on systematic review by researchers from U Penn, clinical evidence does not affect survival and therefore does not support use of EMCO in adult patients with acute respiratory failure secondary to infection with H1N1 influenza.
    Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:35:28 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/2010/06Jun_2010/cbnreport_06112010.html

  2. Universal Vaccines: Hope for the Future (05-28-2010)

    Summary of Cassone and Rappuoli review of universal vaccines in April 2010 issue of mBio. The authors assert the importance of universal vaccines for control of infectious diseases and call for further development.
    Fri, 28 May 2010 14:14:36 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/2010/05May_2010/cbnreport_05282010.html

  3. 1976 Swine Flu Vaccination and 2009 H1N1 (04-30-2010)

    It is well established that the 2009 H1N1 virus affected younger people disproportionally and that older people are more likely to have immunity to the virus. There are several possible reasons; one appears to be the 1976 swine flu vaccination campaign.
    Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:00:13 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/2010/04Apr_2010/cbnreport_04302010.html

  4. The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Conference Report (03-30-2010)

    On March 5, 2010, the Center convened a conference in Washington, DC, to review the most significant lessons learned from the response to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic and to consider policy implications for future infectious disease emergencies.
    Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:47:56 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/2010/03Mar_2010/cbnreport_03302010.html

  5. ACIP Endorses Universal Flu Vaccination (03-03-2010)

    The U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted unanimously to recommend that the entire U.S. population receive annual influenza vaccination, with the exception of children under 6 months of age.
    Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:26:04 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/2010/03Mar_2010/cbnreport_03032010.html

[Complete list of H1N1 Influenza Updates by date]
 

Issue Briefs

Preliminary Findings: Study of the Impact of the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic on Latino Migrant Farm Workers in the U.S. (11-23-2009)

Licensure, Evaluation, and Adverse Event Monitoring of the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine (11-13-2009)

Where Does H1N1 Influenza Information Come From? An Overview of Influenza Surveillance in the United States (11-02-2009)

Cases, Hospitalizations, and Mortality (10-22-2009)

A Closer Look at WHO Pandemic Declaration (06-11-2009)

Social Stigma Attached to “Swine Flu”—An FAQ for U.S. Elected Leaders and Health Officials (04-30-2009)

Stigma: Its Harm and Its Remedy in Outbreaks Like Swine Flu (04-29-2009)

Can the Current Swine Flu Outbreak Be Contained? In A Word, No (04-29-2009)

FDA Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs): What Are They and What Do They Mean for the Swine Flu Response? (04-29-2009)

Border Restrictions: Not an Effective Means of Preventing the Spread of Swine Flu (04-28-2009)

An Influenza Virus Naturally Can Have Multiple Genetic Sources: Why the Current Swine Flu Virus Is Not Bioterrorism (04-28-2009)

   

Updates from Spring 2009

May

CBN Report Swine Flu 09-05

Clinicians' Biosecurity Network Report archive for May 2009 swine flu updates.

  1. Clinical Details of 2009 H1N1 in Hospitalized Patients (05-22-09)

    Important clinical details about the more severely affected 2009 H1N1 patients are beginning to emerge. These details of hospitalized patients are vital information for clinicians who may need to manage other patients.
    Fri, 22 May 2009 15:08:20 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/h1n1/05-09_Swine_Flu/cbnreport_SFhospitalized_patients-05-22-09.html

  2. Clinical Details of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases Emerge (05-04-2009)

    As cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza continue to accrue worldwide, more clinical information has become available and is useful in guiding the medical management of these patients.
    Mon, 04 May 2009 19:43:16 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/h1n1/05-09_Swine_Flu/cbnreport_SF8_5-04-09_AM.html

April

CBN Report Swine Flu 09-04

Clinicians' Biosecurity Network Report archive for April 2009 swine flu updates.

  1. Can the Current Swine Flu Outbreak Be Contained? In A Word, No (04-29-2009)

    Both the WHO and CDC have concluded that is no longer possible to contain the outbreak of swine influenza. This means that it is not feasible to use border closures and/or restrictions or public health measures to limit the spread of the outbreak.
    Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/h1n1/04-09_Swine_Flu/cbnreport_SF7_4-29-09_PM.html

  2. Border Closures * Rapid Flu Tests * EUAs and Diagnostic Tests * Epi Update * Guidance from CDC * Guidance from WHO (04-28-2009)

    Center for Biosecurity Swine Flu Update (4-28-09): Rapid Flu Tests Have Limited Utility * FDA Issues Authorizations for EUAs and Diagnostic Tests * Epi Update * Updated Guidance from CDC * New Guidance from WHO
    Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:01:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/h1n1/04-09_Swine_Flu/cbnreport_SF6_4-28-09_PM.html

  3. WHO Raises Pandemic Alert Level * EU Issues Travel Advisories for United States and Mexico * Additional Cases in NYC and Other Countries * Updated Guidance from CDC (04-27-2009)

    Monday, 4-27 | 6:00 PM -- WHO Raises Pandemic Alert Level * EU Issues Travel Advisories for United States and Mexico * Additional Cases in NYC and Other Countries * Updated Guidance from CDC (Center for Biosecurity of UPMC)
    Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:01:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/h1n1/04-09_Swine_Flu/cbnreport_SF5_4-27-09_PM.html

  4. CDC/DHS Press conference; WHO pandemic alert level; epidemiology update (04-26-2009)

    Sunday, 4-26 | 7:00 PM -- CDC/DHS Press Conference; WHO pandemic alert level; Epidemiology Update
    Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:02:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/h1n1/04-09_Swine_Flu/cbnreport_SF4_4-26-09_PM.html

  5. New developments; WHO pandemic alert levels; key questions (04-25-2009)

    Media outlets are reporting this afternoon that confirmed and probable cases of the new strain of H1N1 swine influenza have been discovered in Kansas, New York, and California.
    Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:02:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/h1n1/04-09_Swine_Flu/cbnreport_SF3_4-25-09_PM.html

  6. Mexico cases; U.S. cases; info. CDC has confirmed; key questions (04-24-2009)

    Since earlier CBN rpt, various news articles citing officials from the WHO have reported approx. 60 fatalities and 100s cases of suspected swine flu A in humans in Mexico. Still no official confirmation of number cases or deaths.
    Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:03:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/h1n1/04-09_Swine_Flu/cbnreport_SF2_4-24-09_PM.html

  7. Swine Flu Cases Without Swine Exposure (04-24-2009)

    On 4/21/2009, the CDC described 2 cases of swine flu A (H1N1) infection in Southern CA in April. While both patients recovered uneventfully, the isolated viruses harbor novel genetic characteristics not seen in the U.S. prior to this event.
    Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/h1n1/04-09_Swine_Flu/cbnreport_SF1_4-24-09_AM.html

              

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2009 H1N1 Influenza Issue Briefs

• H1N1 and MSFWs (11-23-09)

• Vaccine Licensure & Evaluation (11-13-09)

• Surveillance (11-02-09)

• Cases, Hospitalizations, Mortality (10-22-09)

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