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Swine Influenza (Flu)
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Enviro-Health Links: 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) 
 Collection of links to all of the major information sources, national and international, about swine flu. Topics include federal response to the spring 2009 outbreak (such as information on antiviral medications and travel alerts), international resources, genetic sequence information, maps, veterinary resources, and information in Spanish. Also includes suggested searches in the National Library of Medicine. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/swineflu.html Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated May 18, 2009 FDA 2009 H1N1 (Swine) Flu Virus
This page compiles news, advisories, and fact sheets for consumers and health professionals about 2009 H1N1 flu (swine flu) virus. It includes a fraud alert about websites claiming to sell prevention and treatment products, information about antiviral drugs and influenza medications, and updates about U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) involvement with and response to the H1N1 flu virus threat. Also includes information about personal protective equipment (such as face masks). From the FDA. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm150305.htm Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Oct 28, 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Material about this "respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza. ... In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern California and near San Antonio, Texas," and have been reported in other states and internationally. Provides background, fact sheets and guidance, widget, and reports on U.S. human cases of swine flu. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated May 18, 2009 MedlinePlus: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Compilation of links to publications and websites about swine flu, which is "named for a virus that pigs can get. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen." Includes links to fact sheets, news, travel advisories, clinical trials, and other resources from government and health agencies. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/h1n1fluswineflu.html Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated May 6, 2009 Swine Influenza A Outbreak, Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1976
History of the "the novel A/New Jersey/76 (Hsw1N1) influenza virus [that] caused severe respiratory illness in 13 soldiers with 1 death at Fort Dix, New Jersey" in early 1976. Topics include outbreak investigation planning, case finding, and other history of the outbreak. Somewhat technical in parts, but mostly readable for a general audience looking for swine influenza outbreak history. From the January 2006 issue of the Centers for Disease Control journal Emerging Infectious Diseases. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol12no01/05-0965.htm Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated May 4, 2009 World Health Organization (WHO): Influenza A (H1N1)
The World Health Organization (WHO) "is coordinating the global response to human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) [identified in April 2009] 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." Includes illness updates for U.S. and Mexico and a FAQ. Available in several languages. http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/ Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated May 18, 2009 |
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