WHO to review its handling of H1N1 flu pandemic
The World Health Organization is going to look into how it handled the H1N1 pandemic, the group said Tuesday, amid accusations it exaggerated the dangers of the virus.
WHO spokeswoman Fadela Chaib told a news briefing Tuesday that the United Nations health agency would conduct the review after the pandemic has subsided.
She said the review would involve independent outside experts and the results would be made public.
Source: CTV
Read more: http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20100112/who_flu_100112/20100112?hub=Health&s_name=
Research
Genetic Analyses of Influenza in Wild Birds Can Improve Avian Flu Surveillance Programs
Persistence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (HPAI H5N1) virus in Eurasia and Africa, and concerns that the virus might be transported among continents by migratory birds has resulted in global surveillance programs. In the United States, state and federal agencies tested more than 326,000 wild bird samples from across the country from 2005 to 2008.
The new work by USGS has nationwide importance because it offers a method for avian influenza surveillance programs to target their efforts for the right species and in the best locations.
In the study, USGS scientists conducted the first-ever survey of avian influenza gene variation in a single host species -- the northern pintail -- at each end of the bird's migratory flyway in North America: Alaska and California. These birds migrate between North America and Eurasia and in Japan and China have been known to occur in outbreak areas of HPAI H5N1.
Source: Science Daily
Read more: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100112123644.htm
Comment
Persistence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (HPAI H5N1) virus in Eurasia and Africa, and concerns that the virus might be transported among continents by migratory birds has resulted in global surveillance programs. In the United States, state and federal agencies tested more than 326,000 wild bird samples from across the country from 2005 to 2008.
The new work by USGS has nationwide importance because it offers a method for avian influenza surveillance programs to target their efforts for the right species and in the best locations.
In the study, USGS scientists conducted the first-ever survey of avian influenza gene variation in a single host species -- the northern pintail -- at each end of the bird's migratory flyway in North America: Alaska and California. These birds migrate between North America and Eurasia and in Japan and China have been known to occur in outbreak areas of HPAI H5N1.
Source: Science Daily
Read more: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100112123644.htm
Comment
H1N1 Influenza in 2009: From Possibility to Pandemic
It's surprising - and to me a bit exhausting - to realize that H1N1 influenza has been with us for 10 months now. Unlike those daily minor health scares that sometimes seem invented for the 24-hour news cycle, H1N1 influenza has become a persistent serious public health problem. And although we're seeing a drop in cases of H1N1 flu, there's still no end in sight.
As we start 2010, let's catch our breath. Take a look back with me at the time line of H1N1 influenza's path from discovery to worldwide pandemic in 2009:
March: Doctors take specimen samples from three children in Mexico and southern California with respiratory infections. (All three children recover completely.)
April: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention realize the children were infected with a never-before seen flu virus. The same day, the first recognized death from H1N1 influenza occurs in Mexico.
Source: Web MD blog
Read more: http://blogs.webmd.com/focus-on-flu/2010/01/h1n1-influenza-in-2009-from-possibility.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FocusOnFlu+%28Focus+on+Flu%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
Risk Communication
Radio Interviews Available For DownloadYesterday’s Radio Sandy Springs interview of Revere from Effect Measure, and last week’s interview of Professor Vincent Racaniello of the Virology Blog are now archived and available for download or listening to.
These interviews, conducted by Sharon Sanders of FluTrackers, each run an hour and are both entertaining and informative.
01/11/10 Guest Revere of Effect Measure
Sharon Sander interviews one of the Reveres of the Effect Measure Blog
01/04/10 Guest Vincent Racaniello, PhD
Sharon Sander interviews Vincent Racaniello, PhD
You’ll also find these older interviews archived and available as well.
11/02/09 Guest Dr. David Fedson
08/17/09 Guest William Schaffner, MD
08/10/09 Guest Author John Barry
06/29/09 Guest Gregory Härtl of the WHO
05/26/09 Guest Dr. Michael Osterholm
05/18/09 Guest Dr. David Fedson Source: Afludiary
Read more: http://afludiary.blogspot.com/2010/01/radio-interviews-available-for-download.html
Quote
"It has been all over the news that the H1N1 pandemic is over ... The reality is that we don't know if it will resurge. It could come back with a vengeance in the next few weeks. Don't play the odds. Get vaccinated. Another interesting note is that the seasonal flu hasn't made its debut, despite the fact that the H1N1 has waned. The question is: why? It's a mystery."
Source: American Council on Science and Health
Read more: http://www.acsh.org/factsfears/newsID.1251/news_detail.asp
News Flash
Open Letter to the American People about the H1N1 Flu Vaccine
Since the 2009 H1N1 flu virus hit our shores, scientists, manufacturers, health providers, and federal, state, and local health officials have worked together to protect the health of the American people. Over 110 million doses of the H1N1 vaccine are now available, with more coming every day. Now is the time to protect yourself and those around you by getting vaccinated against the H1N1 flu.
Source: CDC
Read more: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/open_letter_h1n1_vaccine.htm
Experts press for better H1N1 vaccine uptake in risk groups
Federal officials and representatives from some of the nation's biggest health advocacy groups today teamed up to push the importance of pandemic H1N1 vaccination for people who have chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and cancer.
Source: CIDRAP
Read more: http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/swineflu/news/jan1210chronic-br.html
VaxInnate Licenses Recombinant H1N1 Pandemic Swine Flu Vaccine to Biological E.; Vaccine Could Become Available for Use in India This Year
VaxInnate Corporation today announced that it has granted Indian biopharmaceutical company Biological E. Limited a license to its recombinant H1N1 pandemic swine flu vaccine and is collaborating to facilitate the manufacture, clinical development and commercialization of the vaccine in India.
Source: Bussiness wire
Read more: http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100112006111&newsLang=en
US reduces order for CSL's H1N1 vaccine
The US government recently cut back its contract for H1N1 influenza vaccine from Australian-based CSL Biotherapies by about 60%, mainly as a result of delays related to the company's commitment to make vaccine for Australia first.
Source: CIDRAP
Read more: http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/swineflu/news/jan1110vaccine.html
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Disclaimer: Newsletter ini hanya merupakan kumpulan dari artikel/liputan/tulisan yang diambil dari berbagai sumber mengenai situasi terkini pandemi influenza di seluruh dunia termasuk Indonesia. Namun demikian isi/ilustrasi/foto tidak mewakili kepentingan atau kebijakan KOMNAS FBPI secara langsung
It's surprising - and to me a bit exhausting - to realize that H1N1 influenza has been with us for 10 months now. Unlike those daily minor health scares that sometimes seem invented for the 24-hour news cycle, H1N1 influenza has become a persistent serious public health problem. And although we're seeing a drop in cases of H1N1 flu, there's still no end in sight.
As we start 2010, let's catch our breath. Take a look back with me at the time line of H1N1 influenza's path from discovery to worldwide pandemic in 2009:
March: Doctors take specimen samples from three children in Mexico and southern California with respiratory infections. (All three children recover completely.)
April: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention realize the children were infected with a never-before seen flu virus. The same day, the first recognized death from H1N1 influenza occurs in Mexico.
Source: Web MD blog
Read more: http://blogs.webmd.com/focus-on-flu/2010/01/h1n1-influenza-in-2009-from-possibility.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FocusOnFlu+%28Focus+on+Flu%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
Risk Communication
Radio Interviews Available For DownloadYesterday’s Radio Sandy Springs interview of Revere from Effect Measure, and last week’s interview of Professor Vincent Racaniello of the Virology Blog are now archived and available for download or listening to.
These interviews, conducted by Sharon Sanders of FluTrackers, each run an hour and are both entertaining and informative.
01/11/10 Guest Revere of Effect Measure
Sharon Sander interviews one of the Reveres of the Effect Measure Blog
01/04/10 Guest Vincent Racaniello, PhD
Sharon Sander interviews Vincent Racaniello, PhD
You’ll also find these older interviews archived and available as well.
11/02/09 Guest Dr. David Fedson
08/17/09 Guest William Schaffner, MD
08/10/09 Guest Author John Barry
06/29/09 Guest Gregory Härtl of the WHO
05/26/09 Guest Dr. Michael Osterholm
05/18/09 Guest Dr. David Fedson Source: Afludiary
Read more: http://afludiary.blogspot.com/2010/01/radio-interviews-available-for-download.html
Quote
"It has been all over the news that the H1N1 pandemic is over ... The reality is that we don't know if it will resurge. It could come back with a vengeance in the next few weeks. Don't play the odds. Get vaccinated. Another interesting note is that the seasonal flu hasn't made its debut, despite the fact that the H1N1 has waned. The question is: why? It's a mystery."
Source: American Council on Science and Health
Read more: http://www.acsh.org/factsfears/newsID.1251/news_detail.asp
News Flash
Open Letter to the American People about the H1N1 Flu Vaccine
Since the 2009 H1N1 flu virus hit our shores, scientists, manufacturers, health providers, and federal, state, and local health officials have worked together to protect the health of the American people. Over 110 million doses of the H1N1 vaccine are now available, with more coming every day. Now is the time to protect yourself and those around you by getting vaccinated against the H1N1 flu.
Source: CDC
Read more: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/open_letter_h1n1_vaccine.htm
Experts press for better H1N1 vaccine uptake in risk groups
Federal officials and representatives from some of the nation's biggest health advocacy groups today teamed up to push the importance of pandemic H1N1 vaccination for people who have chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and cancer.
Source: CIDRAP
Read more: http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/swineflu/news/jan1210chronic-br.html
VaxInnate Licenses Recombinant H1N1 Pandemic Swine Flu Vaccine to Biological E.; Vaccine Could Become Available for Use in India This Year
VaxInnate Corporation today announced that it has granted Indian biopharmaceutical company Biological E. Limited a license to its recombinant H1N1 pandemic swine flu vaccine and is collaborating to facilitate the manufacture, clinical development and commercialization of the vaccine in India.
Source: Bussiness wire
Read more: http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100112006111&newsLang=en
US reduces order for CSL's H1N1 vaccine
The US government recently cut back its contract for H1N1 influenza vaccine from Australian-based CSL Biotherapies by about 60%, mainly as a result of delays related to the company's commitment to make vaccine for Australia first.
Source: CIDRAP
Read more: http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/swineflu/news/jan1110vaccine.html
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Disclaimer: Newsletter ini hanya merupakan kumpulan dari artikel/liputan/tulisan yang diambil dari berbagai sumber mengenai situasi terkini pandemi influenza di seluruh dunia termasuk Indonesia. Namun demikian isi/ilustrasi/foto tidak mewakili kepentingan atau kebijakan KOMNAS FBPI secara langsung
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