   | 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: 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: April 2009 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 35; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Successful containment or control of pandemic influenza will rely on early recognition of sustained human-to-human transmission which requires a system for outbreak detection, rapid data collection, analysis, assessment and timely reporting. Early detection of the start of a pandemic is crucial to rapidly implement measures to stop the pandemic at its source and to prevent millions of deaths, social disruption and economic loss. As part of national pandemic preparedness planning each country should prepare for enhanced surveillance to (i) detect the emergence of the new disease, (ii) characterize the disease (epidemiology, clinical manifestations, severity) and (iii) monitor its evolution. |
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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: 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: 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: 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: 2008 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 34; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Recommendations to build public communication capacity Abstract: The guidance is to help national authorities apply the WHO outbreak communication principles to their outbreak plannning and preparation activities including: ensuring at-risk populations have the information they need to make well-informed decisions; supporting coordination and the efficient use of communication resources; providing relevant public health information to inform implicated non-health sectors; minimize social and economic disruption; and to maintain and build public trust in public health authorities. |
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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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 | Date of last change: May 2009 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 21; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This document compiles recommendations from existing guidelines for air travel and health as well as specific WHO guidelines related to influenza A(H1N1), where applicable for air transport, and outlines some measures to be taken by aircraft operators, airport operators airport personnel, crew members and national authorities. The guidance in this document should be adapted to the local situation, the national and international regulations, and guidelines provided in national pandemic preparedness plans. Mainly it addresses aspects in relation to first aid in flight and at airports, and it supports contingency planning to control public health risk and avoid unnecessary interference with international traffic and trade. It is not intended to address all public health issues and related rules and regulations that may arise in relation to aircraft or airport operations. |
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