The states of gujarat and rajasthan were the worst affected. Flu can cause high fever and pneumonia, and make existing medical conditions worse. Most commonly, these cases occur in persons with direct exposure to pigs e. It contains faq section and more detailed advice on various subgroups below.
You cannot catch influenza from the vaccine the current influenza vaccines available in new zealand do not contain live virus. It mainly affects the nose, throat and lungs, although it can involve other parts of the body. Objective the world health organization who, in consultation and collaboration with the. Influenza guidance influenza and other respiratory virus activity has been very high in louisiana this season and id epi has been involved in a number of outbreak investigations. June 11, 2019 in 2009, a novel h1n1 influenza flu virus emerged to cause the first flu pandemic in 40 years. Triage of patients with ausflus on thyroid cytopathology. The cdc recommends real time pcr as the method of choice for. Flu is a common trigger for asthma along with other respiratory viruses. Three times more people dying from flu in uk than last winter. How to collect a nasopharyngeal swab for influenza testing pdf the guidance documents posted here were developed by the new york city department of health and mental hygiene, the centers for disease control and prevention cdc,medical societies or other federal or state public health authorities. Community network of reference laboratories for human influenza in europe. Eight per cent of those were children less than five years old.
It comes in waves that can last for months or years. This which overrides all nsw public sector industrial instruments and. Australian flu outbreaks are usually seasonal, occurring from late autumn through winter and into early spring. Influenza vaccination the flu shot offers a high degree of protection against the flu and its severe consequences. Guidelines on prevention of seasonal influenza for. Local cytopathologic specimens were collected from 1862 12. Flu free this winter sydney childrens hospitals network. As the swine flu death toll rose to 19 deaths in india within 7 weeks, the. Its a type of seasonal flu and is now included in the annual flu vaccine. Working arrangements in an influenza pandemic the nsw government has negotiated a memorandum of understanding with unions nsw regarding working arrangements in an influenza pandemic. In healthy children, it is much like a bad cold, however influenza can cause more. Flu vaccines used in 2015 trivalent inactivated vaccines tiv covered three flu strains 2 influenza a and 1 influenza b two strain changes from 2014. Jan 25, 2018 public health england says the flu outbreak is the worst since 201011. National plan for pandemic influenza january 2007 hse.
Besides, it is also need to consider the clinical criteria of the patient. In general, everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against the 2014 2015 flu. May 18, 2020 in children hospitalized for influenza, neurologic complications are common and sometimes lifethreatening. All measures indicate that the influenza season has commenced, however hospital activity remains low to moderate. Children usually have more, as their immune systems are not as strong.
Difficulty breathing or chest pain purple or blue discoloration of the lips and mouth area. Notifications should be made using the communicable disease notification form for metropolitan residents pdf 214kb or regional residents pdf. The flu vaccine is only recommended for people at high risk for complications from the flu. Using these figures, the overall rate of febrile convulsions post panvaxpanvax jnr is estimated to lie. The virus travels on hands placed in the eyes, nose, or mouth and enters the body. Pdf the guidance documents posted here were developed by the new york city department of health and mental hygiene, the centers for disease control and prevention cdc,medical societies or other federal or state public health authorities. A look back at progress since the 2009 h1n1 pandemic. Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract.
Influenza can make an existing medical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, a lot worse. Immunity against one strain of flu will not necessarily protect you against another. Management of swine flu h1n1 flu outbreak and its treatment guidelines. Guidance for clinical and public health laboratories testing.
Published products on this topic 5 we use the best available evidence to develop recommendations that guide decisions in health, public health and social care. Published guidance on this topic 3 in the last 6 months 1 in the last 6 months 0. The 2015 2016 flu season started a little later than the previous three flu seasons. Prompt treatment with antiviral medications should reduce the duration of illness, as well shorten the length of time a person is able to spread the flu to others. The government of india guidelines for case management of influenza ah1n1 require classification of influenza patients into three categories category a. Influenza activity across jurisdictions is variable figure 2. Respiratory hygienecough etiquette in healthcare settings to prevent the transmission of all respiratory infections in healthcare settings, including influenza, the following infection control measures should be implemented at the first point of contact with a potentially infected person. Last years flu outbreak resulting in 250,000 labconfirmed cases, and 650 deaths was the worst on record. The central drug standard control organization has been. Some patients also have reported runny nose, sore throat, severe body pain, abdominal pain with or without nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received. See frequently asked flu questions 20172018 influenza season for flu and flu vaccine information specific to the current flu season. Influenza, commonly called the flu, can be a serious illness that is sometimes fatal. Comments from expert advisory committee and key points from 20192020.
In 2015, incidence of swine influenza increased substantially to reach a 5year high. Ah3n2 and byamagata funded under the national immunisation program nip quadrivalent inactivated vaccine qiv covered the same 3 strains as tiv plus a second b strain. Tips for preventing swine flu to steer clear of swine flu, the cdc recommends oldfashioned medicine. Asfv is unique in that it is the only member of the genus asfivirus and the only known dna arthropodborne virus arbovirus. Flu symptoms can be treated with overthecounter medications andor antivirals which are prescribed by a healthcare provider. Flu viruses are relatively fragile, so standard practices, such as cleaning with soap and water, can help remove and kill them. To examine the trend in influenza a virus of swine iavs, an active surveillance program has been conducted from 20 to 2015 in. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the two main conditions comprising chronic obstructive pulmonary disease copd.
The symptoms observed in patients suffering from swine flu are more or less similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza. Continuous evolution of influenza a viruses of swine from 20 to. The rcgp said that, based on its analysis of flu data from surgeries, the rate of people visiting a gp with flu rose in the south of england last week from 54. However, sporadic human infections with swine flu have occurred. Influenza or the flu is a highly contagious disease caused by infection from influenza type a or b or rarely c virus. Pozo f1, lina b, andrade hr, enouf v, kossyvakis a, broberg e, daniels r, lackenby a, meijer a. The australian medical association says influenza cases have spiked early this year and the opposition blames the state government for not planning ahead and encouraging people to get vaccinated. In 2015, approximately people in wa were hospitalised due to complications from the flu. Influenza infection control and prevention guidelines for. The 2015 influenza a h1n1 pdm09 outbreak in india ncbi.
Remove your mask when leaving the patients room and dispose of your mask in a regular waste container. From april 2011 to march 2015, 15,335 patients visited the thyroid clinic with a referral diagnosis of thyroid nodule and underwent us. Nhs staff could be forced to have jab to protect patients as illness spreads nhs staff could be forced to have flu jabs in an effort to protect them from aussie flu, it has been. Flu immunisation prepares and boosts your immune system to help you fight the particular flu viruses expected to be circulating each year.
Week ending 10 april 2015 australian influenza activity update summary australia is currently in the inter. In australia in 2015, asthma was estimated to account for 2. In children hospitalized for influenza, neurologic complications are common and sometimes lifethreatening. Australian technical advisory group on immunisation atagi. Free vaccines will be available to eligible queenslanders from midapril. H1n1 swine flu outbreak, influenza a virus, oseltamivir, vaccine, zanamivir. Despite the risk posed by these animals, the number of swine influenza sequences collected in the 20092015 period is. Pharmacological management of pandemic influenza a h1n1 2009 part i. Article pdf available september 2015 with 564 reads.
You may have the flu or a serious viral infection if. In 2015, the instances of swine flu substantially increased to 5 years highs with over. Infection with the influenza virus may lead to a stay in hospital for any age group but particularly if you are elderly or have an ongoing medical condition. About colds and flu a cold is caused by a virus that affects the nose, throat and upper airways. Influenza activity is expected to continue to increase from now until the season peaks. The 20 qipp options for local implementation have been added. Includes any guidance, nice pathways and quality standards. Swine influenza the center for food security and public health. In an effort to assess the extent and range of such complications in this population, australian investigators in 6 tertiary pediatric referral centers carried out active hospitalbased surveillance of 506 children younger than 15 years who had laboratoryconfirmed pandemic influenza a.
Management of swine flu h1n1 flu outbreak and its treatment. During week 7 february 1521, 2015, influenza activity continued to decrease, but remained elevated in the united states. Multiservice center for the homeless 1 west 12th street. Again year 2015 begins with swine flu outbreak across the country and. Nswtc 1422 working arrangements in an influenza pandemic. The 20142015 h1n1 outbreak in india has reportedly led to 800 fatalities. Between 1 july 2015 and 16 august 2015, there have been the median age of these cases was 3.
Stay at home or in your residence hall if youre sick. Seasonal influenza comments from expert advisory committee and key points from 20192020 the expert advisory group recommend that the guidance on the use of antiviral agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of influenza 20192020 is consulted prior to making the final prescribing decision. World health organization best practices for the naming of. The health service executive hse together with the department of health and children published the national pandemic influenza plan and pandemic influenza preparedness for ireland advice of the pandemic influenza expert group on january 15th, 2007. Healthstats nsw influenza and pneumonia deaths by local. Sop manual african swine fever etiology and ecology genome characteristics. In australia in 2015, copd was estimated to account for 3. The expert advisory group recommend that the guidance on the use of antiviral agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of influenza 20192020 is consulted prior to making the final prescribing decision. In 2015 the instances of swine flu substantially increased to five year highs with over 0 cases reported and 774 deaths in india. The flu influenza is caused by more severe viruses.
In healthy children, it is much like a bad cold, however influenza can cause more serious illness in very young children and those with chronic. National pandemic strategy pandemic influenza flu cdc. All the latest breaking news, headlines, analysis and articles on australian flu from the evening standard. Influenza viral infection is a notifiable infectious disease in western australia. These are fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Speciesclass of animal or food swine flu, bird flu, monkey pox, equine encephalitis, paralytic shellfish poisoning. The virus spreads quickly and easily between people and can cause serious illness and death. Wash your hands, cough into tissues and get plenty of rest. Basic treatment of flu symptoms get plenty of rest and drink plenty of clear nonalcoholic fluids such as water, broth, sports drinks, electrolyte beverages for infants to prevent dehydration. Three times more people dying from flu in uk than last. Oseltamivir is now recommended over zanamivir for the treatment of pregnant women exposed to the influenza virus, except in cases of known or suspected oseltamivir resistance. Flu information and guidelines weber state university. Flu seasons can vary in their timing, severity, and duration from one season to another.
Swine influenza viruses belong to the species influenza a virus, genus. Flusurvey is an online tool updated every three minutes that. Apr 27, 2009 tips for preventing swine flu to steer clear of swine flu, the cdc recommends oldfashioned medicine. Pdf management of swine flu h1n1 flu outbreak and its. In 2009, the who recommended that icd10am j09 code be used to cover influenza ah1n1 initially called swine flu responsible for the pandemic 2009 and the code has been added to the set of codes above. The scope of the topic had been reduced to cover only seasonal influenza. Guidelines on prevention of seasonal influenza for participants of public functions when attending a public function, the department of health advises members of the public to take the following precautionary measures to minimise the risk of contracting and spreading seasonal influenza. Its thought that the particular strain h3n2 that was most problematic in. Swine flu in humans centers for disease control and. Of the cases where the influenza type is known, 15 were associated with influenza b infection and the remainder with influenza a. Notifications should be made using the communicable disease notification form for metropolitan residents pdf 214kb or regional residents pdf 2kb. Ifa private room is not available, contact your facilitys infection control professional. Respiratory hygienecough etiquette in healthcare settings. There are 3 types of swine influenza virus namely h1n1, h3n2 and h1n2.
Influenza influenza, commonly called the flu, is an infection caused by influenza a or b viruses. Flu spreads when a person touches a surface that has been contaminated with the flu virus. The potent flu strain threatens to exacerbate the nhs winter crisis with one in four hospital flu admissions now down to the h3n2 bug. In addition to the sniffles or sneezing, you are suffering from a headache, fever, chills, body aches or a severe cough. See notifiable communicable disease case definitions word 1. We offer a large number of certified reference materials crm and reference materials rm of numerous pharmaceuticals, alcohol, and illicit drugs of abuse as well as their internal standards, metabolites, impurities and degradants. Flu viruses are constantly changing their outerproteins, and this can make it difficult for the bodys immune system to detect and destroy amoving target. Strategic approach to the management of african swine fever for. Guidelines on prevention of seasonal influenza for participants of public functions when attending a public function, the department of health advises members of the public to take the following precautionary measures to minimise the risk of contracting. Discuss your individual needs with your health care provider. In case of fire, medical or police emergency, dial 000 see emergency department waiting times for how long you can expect to wait at participating hospitals or visit emergency preparedness for information on how to prepare, prevent, respond to and recover from emergencies and major incidents nsw health contact numbers. Influenza positive test results by type and subtype reported by nsw sentinel laboratories, 1 january 2015 to 5 july 2015. There are more than 200 different viruses that can cause a cold. Some of the 2014 2015 flu vaccine also protects against an additional b.
Standard infection control precautions should be reinforced ie, all those. Summary of testing for influenza and other respiratory viruses at nsw laboratories, 1 january to 5 july, 2015. If a private room is not available, contact your facilitys infection control professional. Therefore, special sanitizing processes beyond routine cleaning, including. Influenza the flu national asthma council australia. Alcohol and drug information service sydney 02 9361 8000 or 1800 422 599.
Review treatment and prevention of pandemic h1n1 influenza. Watch for these emergency warning signs that might indicate the need to prompt medical attention. Swine flu was the popular name for the virus which was responsible for a global flu outbreak called a pandemic in 2009 to 2010. Recommendations 3 summary this guidance updates and replaces the recommendations published in august 2009. Guidance for clinical and public health laboratories. In an effort to assess the extent and range of such complications in this population, australian investigators in 6 tertiary pediatric referral centers carried out active hospitalbased surveillance of 506 children younger than 15 years who had laboratoryconfirmed pandemic influenza.
Influenza types a and b are responsible for most cases of clinical illness in the uk. The 2009 h1n1 pandemic was estimated to be associated with 151,700 to 575,400 deaths worldwide during the first year it circulated. A red zone map is showing londoners whether they live in hotspots of australian flu as the nhs braces itself for winter outbreaks. Forty per cent of the elderly who were diagnosed with the flu were hospitalised. Overall the average duration of hospitalisation was 3. Influenza types a and b are responsible for most cases of clinical illness in.