SWINE FLU : OVERVIEW

  Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Swine Influenza (Flu)(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) 40 Swine Flu Cases Now Reported in U.S.(04/27/2009, HealthDay) CDC Responds to Swine Flu Outbreak Among Humans(04/27/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Current Vaccines Will Not Stop Swine Flu(04/27/2009, Reuters Health) World Flu [...]

The symptoms of swine flu

The swine influenza A (H1N1) virus that has infected humans in the U.S. and Mexico is a novel influenza A virus that has not previously been identified in North America. This virus is resistant to the antiviral medications amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine), but is sensitive to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza). Investigations of these [...]

RECOMMENDATION BOOK FOR SWINE FLU

  Antivirals for pandemic influenza: guidance on developing a distribution and dispensing program Committee on Implementation of Antiviral Medication Strategies for an Influenza Pandemic, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, c2008. Dispensing medical countermeasures for public health emergencies: workshop summary Miriam [...]

SWINE LINKS

National Offices/Affiliated Organizations National Pork Producers Council National Pork Board National Swine Improvement Federation American Society of Animal Science American Association of Swine Veterinarians Michigan Department of Agriculture Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program USDA, National Ag Statistics Service, Michigan Field Office National Swine Registry National Junior Swine Association Michigan Pork Producers Association Markets Chicago Mercantile [...]

WHO INFORMATION : SWINE INFLUENZA ATTACK

WHO is coordinating the global response to human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic. Information on this page tracks the evolving situation and provides access to both technical guidelines and information useful for the general public. Up-to-date numbers of cases are included in the most recent [...]

SWINE LINKS

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SWINE FLU : Antiviral Treatment

Antiviral Treatment   Suspected Cases Empiric antiviral treatment is recommended for any ill person suspected to have swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. Antiviral treatment with either zanamivir alone or with a combination of oseltamivir and either amantadine or rimantadine should be initiated as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms. Recommended duration of [...]

SWINE FLU : MEDICINET

Swine Flu Symptoms How Does a Person Catch Swine Flu? by Dr. Stöppler Swine Flu FAQs Swine Flu Cases Rising in U.S., World Complete swine flu coverage on WebMD   Supported  by CLINIC FOR CHILDREN Yudhasmara Foundation JL Taman Bendungan Asahan 5 Jakarta Indonesia 102010 phone : 62(021) 70081995 – 5703646 http://childrenclinic.wordpress.com/       [...]

SWINE FLU : OVERVIEW

  Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Swine Influenza (Flu)(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) 40 Swine Flu Cases Now Reported in U.S.(04/27/2009, HealthDay) CDC Responds to Swine Flu Outbreak Among Humans(04/27/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Current Vaccines Will Not Stop Swine Flu(04/27/2009, Reuters Health) World Flu [...]

Swine flu in Mexico

  Train commuters in Mexico City wearing surgical masks. Main article: 2009 swine flu outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the symptoms and transmission of the swine flu from human to human is much like seasonal flu, commonly fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with swine flu [...]