   | Date of last change: May 2009 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This document provides interim guidance on the use of masks in communities that have reported community-level outbreaks caused by the new Influenza A(H1N1) virus. It will be revised as more data become available. |
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 | Date of last change: 01 June 2009 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 7; Time allotted: N.A. Description: The communication strategies are summarized as follows: share the rationale, encourage active engagement, empower people with information, adapt recommendations to local context and use exisitng resources and partnerships |
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 | Date of last change: November 2009 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 15; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This guidance provides updated information for health care providers managing patients with suspected or confirmed pandemic (H1N1) 2009.The key topics in the guidance include the following: risk factors for severe disease, signs and symptoms of progressive disease, diagnosis, treatment, both outpatient and in hospitals, and clinical care for resource-poor settings. |
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 | Date of last change: 6 August 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 13; Time allotted: 20 minutes Description: Captures basics of WHO recommendations on clinical management of patients with the new A (H1N1) virus infection |
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 | Date of last change: 6 May 2009 Type of document: Information Note; Pages: 1; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Considering the potential impact of emerging influenza A(H1N1) virus infection, this informational note informs HIV/AIDS programmes and services to be aware of relevant risks and have plans for prevention and treatment. |
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 | Date of last change: 6 August 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 10; Time allotted: 20 minutes Description: The presentation provides an overview of the current situation (6 august 2009), describes the epidemiology and characteristics of the pandemic H1N1 2009 and the surveillance recommendations. |
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 | Date of last change: 10 July 2009 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 17; Time allotted: N.A. Description: The guidance identifies a minimum set of data that can feasibly be collected in all settings, thereby allowing all Member States to participate in the global surveillance effort while collecting useful information to guie their own national control efforts. |
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  | Date of last change: 16 July 2009 Type of document: Information Note; Pages: 1; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This note provides information on approapriate specimen storage and transport of influenza specimen |
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 | Date of last change: 12 November 2009 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 9; Time allotted: N.A. Description: The purpose of this document is to outline key planning considerations for organizers of mass gatherings in the context of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza. |
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 | Date of last change: 4 May 2009 Type of document: Meeting Report; Pages: 4; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This joint teleconference discussion focused on human–animal interface aspects of the virus and the event. |
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 | Date of last change: June 2009 Type of document: Slides - Key Messages; Pages: 9; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Slide set on key messages for home base care during an influenza pandemic (this document still on draft) |
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 | Date of last change: 30 November 2009 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 9; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This document contains the following: summary of current knowledge of pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009 virus, biorisk management checklist for laboratory managers and staff and recommendations addressing minimal/essential working conditions associated with
specific manipulations in laboratory settings. |
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 | Date of last change: 12 November 2009 Type of document: Information Note; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: A substantial number of deaths have occurred in patients with chronic respiratory conditions, raising concern about the possible impact of influenza on patients with active tuberculosis. This note is intended to sensitize tuberculosis programme managers to possible challenges and synergies in the efforts to control the two conditions. |
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 | Date of last change: June 2009 Type of document: Checklist; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This checklist is intended for use by hospital staff treating anyone with a medically suspected or confirmed case of new influenza A (H1N1) per local definition. The checklist highlights areas of care critical for the management of new influenza A (H1N1) |
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 | Date of last change: 2008 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 38; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This guidance aims to provide strategies for prevention and treatment, at the community and household levels, and to provide recommendations to support a minimum level of continuity for priority public health programmes during a pandemic. |
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 | Date of last change: 28 September 2009 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 9; Time allotted: N.A. Description: The components of the framework for reducing transmission of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in school settings include the following 3 areas namely: planning in advance, implementing measures to reduce transmission and assessing the role of class suspension and/or school closure |
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 | Date of last change: 18 December 2009 Type of document: Information Note; Pages: 3; Time allotted: N.A. Description: The Global Advisory Committe on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) reviewed the safety of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines currently in use. To date, the safety data are reassuring and no unexpected safety concerns have been
identified. Ongoing vaccine safety monitoring (pharmacovigilance) is critical, including regular information
sharing with WHO by national regulatory and health authorities. |
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 | Date of last change: 23 November 2009 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 49; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This document provides information on the diagnostics available as of the above date for the human influenza A (H1N1) A/California/4/2009‐like viruses. Further diagnostic information will be updated when available. This is an update to the document published on WHO’s website on 18 August 2009. |
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 | Date of last change: 13 November 2009 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 36; Time allotted: N.A. Description: The document contains recommendations to competent authorities at point of entry in relation to case management of pandemic H1N1 2009 in ships. |
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 | Date of last change: 13 July 2009 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 1; Time allotted: N.A. Description: The experts identified three different objectives that countries could adopt as part of their pandemic vaccination strategy: protect the integrity of the health-care system and the country's critical infrastructure; reduce morbidity and mortality; and reduce transmission of the pandemic virus within communities. |
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