Questions and Answers about Swine Flu 2009 H1N1
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This up-to-date and comprehensive e-book addresses the serious issues associated with the ongoing swine flu (2009 H1N1) pandemic and provides a wealth of vital information. Here you will find over 400 questions and answers on all aspects of the flu, with a massive compilation of up-to-date information from official sources such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), along with original material from PM Medical Health News. Do you know the answers to these questions?
Which mode of transmission is more common – airborne droplets or hand contact? What are the emergency warning signs in children and adults that need urgent medical attention? Can patients who are allergic to eggs receive the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine? Can 2009 H1N1 vaccine be administered at the same visit as other vaccines? What is the difference between the TIV and LAIV (FluMist) vaccines? Can a person who has received LAIV test positive on a rapid flu diagnostic test? Can seasonal vaccine and novel H1N1 vaccine be administered at the same time? Will the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine contain thimerosal? Is thimerosal safe when used as a preservative in vaccines? Will there be a possibility of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases following the 2009 H1N1 vaccine? Why did some people develop GBS after they received the 1976 swine flu vaccine? Can people over the age of 50 be vaccinated with the nasal-spray vaccine FluMist? Are there any contraindications to giving breastfeeding mothers LAIV (FluMist)? Can contacts of people with weakened immune systems get the nasal-spray flu vaccine LAIV (FluMist)? Can the nasal spray flu vaccine give you the flu? How does the number of doses of vaccine that a child receives affect vaccine effectiveness? Have ocular and respiratory symptoms been reported after TIV administration? Should breastfeeding mothers be vaccinated? Should pregnant mothers avoid contact with persons recently vaccinated with LAIV? If a FluMist recipient sneezes after administration, should the dose be repeated? Who can safelty administer FluMist? If a baby is sick, is it okay to breastfeed? Should the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine be given to someone who has had an flu-like illness since between April and now? What’s the difference between a facemask and an N95 respirator? Is it OK to reuse or share a disposable N95 respirator? What is the role of gowns, goggles, and face shields? What is the guidance on facemask and respirator usage? What groups are at high risk? Are there disposable respirators that are cleared by FDA? Can respirators with exhalation valves be placed on patients? Are respirators with valves suitable for healthcare workers? How long can flu virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)? Are germs spread by touching your eyes? What cleaning should be done to prevent the spread of flu? How should linens, eating utensils and dishes of persons infected with flu be handled? Is there a risk from drinking water? What are the side effects of antiviral drugs? What kind of tests are used to detect the flu? What provisions need to be made in your home when caring for sick persons? If you are at high risk of flu complications, should you be the designated caretaker? When should facemasks or respirators be used? What are the differences between colds and the flu? What does the CDC recommend for people with heart disease, people with AIDS/HIV, and other conditions? What is drifting and shifting? How soon after infection will symptoms appear? Can you spread the flu before your symptoms start? Who should consider using antiviral drugs? How effective is the seasonal flu vaccine? How are vaccine match and vaccine effectiveness determined? How does the CDC monitor flu activity? What are the risks associated with MRSA and the flu? more info
Swine Flu Pandemic Guide 2009 H1N1 Influenza Comprehensive
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You might think that all you need to know about swine flu is that you have to cover your cough and wash your hands – but the real story is far more complicated. Serious decisions must be made about symptom recognition, vaccination and vaccine safety, antiviral drug treatment options, testing, caregiving procedures, patient care, respiratory protection, social distancing requirements, school and community closings, public communications, and much more. This up-to-date and comprehensive e-book addresses these issues and provides a wealth of vital information on every aspect of the ongoing pandemic. Here you will find a massive compilation of up-to-date information, guidance statements, clinical reports, FAQs, fact sheets, and official documents from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), along with original material from PM Medical Health News. In addition to swine flu, there is extensive coverage of seasonal flu and avian (bird) flu, along with the related topic of the pneumonia vaccine. Over 600 question and answer features provide critical information.
There is material for patients, physicians, planners, businesses and employers, employees, caregivers, children, school officials, child care providers, teachers, camp operators, seniors, those with co-existing staph or respiratory infections, people with existing medical conditions including asthma and heart disease, officials at institutions of higher education, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, operators of medical facilities and physician offices, cruise ship operators, public health workers, vaccine clinic managers, adults with HIV, pig workers, travelers, EMS managers, correctional and detection facility managers, and others.
Contents include: Swine Flu Basic Information, Clinical and Medical Information, Symptoms, Critical Signs Requiring Emergency Care, Risk Groups, Testing, Treatment, Prevention, Influenza Vaccines, Safety Issues, Mercury and Thimerosal, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Schools, Children, Childhood Programs, Child Care, Parents and Teachers, Camps, Institutions of Higher Education, Pregnant Women, Obstetric Settings, Peri- and Postpartum Settings, Respiratory Protection, Masks and Respirators, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Information for Physicians, Clinical Data on Diagnostic Testing, Public Health, Medical Facilities And Physician Offices, Vaccination Clinics, Businesses and Employers, Antiviral Medications (Tamiflu, Relenza), Special Topics and Circumstances – Adults With HIV, Travel, EMS, Homeless Shelters, Post-Mortem Care, Public Gatherings, Cruise Ships, Airlines, Pig Contact, Avian Influenza (H5N1) or Bird Flu, Pneumonia Vaccine, Glossary, and Guide To Leading Influenza and Medical Websites.
For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.
This is a privately authored news service and educational publication of Progressive Management. Our e-books synthesize official government information with original material – they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket! more info
60 Minutes H1N1 October 18 2009
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Airdate 10/18/09 The H1N1 virus is already setting infection records in this country, and while most people who get this flu can handle it, in some cases, H1N1 can be deadly. Scott Pelley follows the case of 15-year-old Luke Duvall, a high school athlete in intensive care in Little Rock, Arkansas. With staphylococcal pneumonia on top of the H1N1, Luke is on a respirator and fighting for his life.
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Influenza Overview including Pandemic Flu and H1N1 2009
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Historical overview of Influenza including previous pandemics, biology, illness, and treatment. Updated coverage of the 2009 H1N1 (Swine) Flu epidemic. more info
Encyclopedia of Swine Flu H1N1 and Influenza 2009
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Encyclopedia of Swine Flu (H1N1) and Influenza, 2009: An encyK Resource for Parents, Patients & Professionals is a comprehensive compendium of reports on the epidemiology, pathology and incidence of the H1N1 strain of influenza. It contains both up-to-date information on the 2009 outbreak and pandemic, as well as historical perspective on the genetic evolution of the H1N1 mutation and how it may combine with other flu variants to produce a killer virus. Included are reports from the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, and these organizations’ consumer advisories for step to protect against infection. more info
2009 Great Influenza Pandemic Guide National Pandemic Flu
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RINGBOUND BOOK: This is a complete reproduction of the vital Federal Pandemic Influenza Plan with the latest 2009 update. Contents include: Executive Summary * PART 1 – STRATEGIC PLAN * Pandemic Threat * Planning Assumptions * Doctrine for Response * Key Response Actions and Capabilities for Effective Implementation * Roles and Responsibilities of HHS Agencies and Offices * HHS Actions for Preparedness and Response * Pandemic Influenza Background * WHO Pandemic Phases * NVAC/ACIP Recommendations on Use of Vaccines and NVAC Recommendations on Pandemic Antiviral Drug Use * Legal * Current Key HHS Activities * HHS Research Activities * International Partnership on Avian and Pandemic Influenza * Acronym List * Internet Resources * PART 2 – PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDANCE FOR STATE AND LOCAL PARTNERS * Surveillance * Laboratory Diagnostics * Healthcare Planning * Infection Control * Clinical Guidelines * Vaccine Distribution and Use * Antiviral Drug Distribution and Use * Community Disease Control and Prevention * Managing Travel-Related Risk of Disease Transmission * Public Health Communications * Workforce Support: Psychosocial Considerations and Information Needs. CD-ROM: This up-to-date and comprehensive electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government documents on the vital subject of the new strain of influenza virus discovered in April 2009, the swine flu or H1N1 Influenza A (called Swine-Origin Influenza Virus, S-OIV). This CD-ROM has 24,715 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software. In response to an intensifying outbreak in the United States and internationally caused by a new influenza virus of swine origin, the World Health Organization raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 5 on April 29, 2009. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIAID, Health and Human Services (HHS), Homeland Security Department, Department of Defense, World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Department of Agriculture, OSHA, the Obama White House, and much more. Hundreds of authoritative guidance documents, scientific reports, and pandemic plans provide full information on every aspect of this emerging world health threat. WHO Director General Dr. Margaret Chan stated: It really is all of humanity that is under threat during a pandemic. Contents include: * Clinical and Medical Information – Risk Groups, Symptoms, Testing, Treatment, Prevention * Vaccination and Antiviral Drugs * Risk of a catastrophic pandemic. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable – everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we’ve also provided our exclusive Guide to Leading Medical Websites with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, and reference/textbook/non-commercial portals. more info