Weekly Flu News - December 9
The 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic has not only resulted in a surge of patients throughout our healthcare system, but also a surge in media coverage of the disease. In continuing our commitment to keep you informed on key issues related to emergency preparedness and response, we are sending these weekly alerts which highlight recent news reports and publications related to H1N1. These articles highlight some of the issues you and your organization may be facing in the wake of the current influenza pandemic.
Vaccines and Antivirals
Fraudulent e-mails referencing CDC-sponsored state vaccination program, CDC Health Related Hoaxes and Rumors (December 1, 2009)
Personal Protective Equipment
Schools to get masks, gloves to help prevent spread of flu, Los Angeles Times (December 4, 2009)
Healthcare Surge
FluSurge Special H1N1 Edition, CDC (November 30, 2009)
General News
H1N1 pandemic starting to wane in some countries: WHO, Reuters (December 3, 2009)
WHO defends flu response amid exaggeration claims, Bloomberg (December 4, 2009)
Flu pandemic could be mild, Washington Post (December 8, 2009)
New York autopsies show 2009 H1N1 influenza virus damages entire airway, Science Daily (December 8, 2009)
The severity of pandemic H1N1 influenza in the United States, from April to July 2009: A Bayesian Analysis, Public Library of Science Medicine
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