Mun, Influenza

<WHO established during 2009 that the outbreak had been controlled and that
precautionary measures were being made in order to control and regulate
another possible spreading of the disease.Since this virus mutates and
adapts to the medication administered, antibiotics were not very effective
against this disease.
<In 2009, the United States of America declared a public healthEmergency and created the PANDEMIC INFLUENZA VIRUS SURVIELLANCE
Pandemic Influenza Virus Surveillance:
Goals
To rapidly detect the introduction and early cases of a
pandemic influenza virusinto the country
To track the virus’ introduction into local areas
To monitor changes in the pandemic virus, including
development of antiviral resistance and changes in
antigenicity andvirulence
To help to identify effective control strategies and reevaluate recommended priority groups for vaccination and antiviral therapy

Improving Disease Detection, Treatment, and PreventionVaccine Policy ACIP
Vaccine and Antiviral Effectiveness Studies
Characterization of Improving Disease Detection, Treatment, and Prevention seasonal and avian
Influenza
Outbreak InvestigationsImproved Diagnostics at point of care
FDA Approved Devices

Summary of Early Events in the U.S.
Between April 15-17, 2009
– 2 cases of febrile respiratory illness
– Residents of adjacentcounties in southern California
– Swine influenza A (H1N1) virus

Influenza Surveillance Goals and Uses of Data
Identify and characterize circulating viruses
Determine the timing of influenzaactivity
Identify location of activity and track geographic spread
<We are all struggling with determining true severity of
Pandemic H1N1
<Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratoryillness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions,...