H1N1 (Swine) Influenza Overview

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Timely education, literature and new tools about Swine Flu.

Concern over a potential H1N1 (Swine) Influenza pandemic has permeated virtually every layer of government, health ministries and medical facilities around the world. The United States has declared a public health emergency and the World Health Organization urged increased surveillance. The Type A influenza H1N1 responsible is a previously unknown combination of pig, human and avian flu viruses. As a new virus there is no immunity throughout populations.

For current phase of WHO alert, click here.

Kimberly-Clark offers this accredited education module on the potential impact of a pandemic on medical facilities and personnel.

Influenza: A Seasonal and Pandemic Threat
Accredited for nurses (1.25 CEUs) in the United States

(Link located on the CE Accredited Education section of HAIwatch.com Clinical Education Page.)

This accredited education module discusses recommendations in the CDC's Guidelines for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings.

Standard Precautions: Is staff really protected?

Literature Download literature in electronic PDF pamphlet and flyer format: Professional Pamphlet Professional Flyer Patient Pamphlet Patient Flyer Resources Track H1N1 (Swine) Influenza Trends as provided by Google Maps Center for Disease Control's H1N1 (Swine) Influenza Home Page European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control European Commission - Health Threat Information European Commission - Information from individual European countries Australia Government - Department of Health and Ageing Who Health Organization