Va brochures and fact sheets that provide information on seasonal flu, pandemic flu, hand hygiene and related topics apply for and manage the va benefits and services youve earned as a veteran, servicemember, or family memberlike health care, disability, education, and more. Some people have reported diarrhoea and vomiting associated with h1n1 swine flu. The study found that all pigs in the infected groups developed typical signs of flulike symptoms on 14 days post infection dpi. A novel influenza a h1n1 or swine flu has recently emerged from mexico causing the first pandemic of the century 1, 2. Nov 03, 2011 a surgical mask isnt designed to block flu virus particles from entering your mouth, but it can act as a barrierthe same way a tissue does when you cough into it to prevent germs from spreading. Swine flu symptoms what is swine flu h1n1 influenza a. Concern for all issues increased from december to january. This seasons flu materials include messaging to address flu recommendations. A person infected with the flu virus can transmit it one two days before they have symptoms. In this article you will find the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the. The symptoms of h1n1 flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza and include fever, coughing, stuffy nose and body aches. Elderly people, children under 6 months old, pregnant women, and people with chronic conditions or immunosuppression are at increased risk of complications. Total number of deaths bird a s s mutation of the virus h1n1 s pig human 1 10 0 51 100 e countries affected sources.
Towards realtime measurement of public epidemic awareness. During an infectious disease outbreak, it is critical to learn as much as possible about the concerns, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the public. In 1976, a small group of soldiers at fort dix were infected with a swine flu virus that was deemed similar to the virus responsible for the great 191819 worldwide flu pandemic. Knowledge, attitude, and practices survey of medical.
Pigs experimentally infected with pandemic 2009 h1n1 influenza a. Swine flu, or h1n1, moved from pigs to people in 2009 and caused a pandemic. The primary aims of the system have been threefold. Swine influenza virus siv or swine origin influenza virus s oiv is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs. Swine influenza respiratory system veterinary manual. Swine flu refers to swine influenza or the viral infection caused by any of the several types of swine influenza virus. Manual for the laboratory diagnosis and virological surveillance of influenza.
When the first cases of a mysterious flu came to light in 2009, the disease was dubbed swine flu. Infection with the h1n1 influenza virus can result in severe illness and lifethreatening complications. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. On march 11, 1918 the fort riley army hospital in kansas was inundated with patients complaining of headaches, sore. A study of the swine flu h1n1 epidemic among health care. While there is no current threat of an outbreak of h5n1 or any other pandemic flu strain. Research article a study on awareness regarding swine flu.
Aug 09, 2009 i want to share this great and wonderful testimony to the general public on how i got cured from my sickness called hepatitis b by dr ogun healing herbal medicine, i have been suffering from hepatitis b for good 6 years now and i was almost going to the end of my life due to the constant pain, especially in my liver. The outbreak of human infection due to the novel swine origin influenza a h1n1 virus began in mexico in march 2009. Aug 10, 2009 the symptoms of h1n1 swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. This new virus was first detected in people in april 2009 in the united states. Mar 25, 2009 the objective of this study is to investigate the pathogenesis of swine influenza virus siv subtype h1n1 and h3n2 thai isolates in 22dayold spf pigs. What you can do to protect yourself and others against flu. Pandemic preparedness and response lessons from the h1n1. It has been known from previous experiences that anxiety and misconceptions of infectious outbreaks, whether natural or terrorist born, may lead to unnecessary worry and chaos in a situation where the public is threatened 3, 4. The aim of this study was to identify awareness, attitudes, and practices related to influenza a. Monday, march 16, 2020 the purpose of this report is to describe the spread and prevalence of influenzalike illness ili in indiana.
Meanwhile, a second wave of swine u hits germany at the beginning of november. Bird flu today public awareness campaign it was 1918. Pandemic defined a pandemic is a global disease outbreak cert basic training p1 unit 1. It is meant to provide local health departments, hospital administrators, health professionals and residents with a general understanding of the burden of ili. Swine influenza frequently asked questions what is swine influenza.
If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. It is often referred to as seasonal influenza because these viruses circulate annually in the winter season in the northern hemisphere. Most commonly, these cases occur in persons with direct exposure to pigs e. It is now a relatively common type of flu, and most people have some immunity. The purpose of this study was to know whether the people had enough knowledge about swine flu h1n1 and to assess their knowledge about. Infection with the h1n1 influenza virus can result in severe illness and. Cyber security awareness month national community planning month fire preventionnational fire prevention week great shakeout earthquake drills. Other actions you can take in case swine flu becomes more widespread. H1n1 influenza or swine flu is a contagious disease that is caused by the influenza virus. Swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type a influenza viruses that regularly cause outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Global pandemics of novel influenza a subtypes occur every 1040 years, which can cause high mortality such as that seen during the 1918 spanish flu influenza pandemic, estimated to have caused 2040 million deaths globally. These posters provide information on seasonal flu and flu prevention for target audiences throughout the va health care system.
Flu goes around every year, with some years being worse than others. Influenza is an acute respiratory tract infection caused by influenza virus, of which there are 3 types a, b and c. Wash your hands, cough into tissues and get plenty of rest. A person infected with the flu virus can transmit it four five days after symptoms start. Recommendations from the national advisory committee on immunization naci 20192020 edition. National strategy for pandemic flu homeland security.
Aug 17, 2009 the seasonal flu vaccine has not been proven effective against swine flu. The national influenza vaccination week nivw is a national awareness week focused on highlighting the importance of influenza vaccination. For detailed information about the flu for professionals, please click here. Each year, the centers for disease control and prevention cdc engages in a national awareness campaign to educate the public about the importance of influenza flu vaccination. Swine flu symptoms, vaccination, treatment, causes. A study on awareness, attitude and myths regarding swine flu. The virus is spread among pigs by aerosols and direct and indirect contact, and. Apr 21, 2020 swine flu guidelines the university of reading is well prepared for the new autumn term and the potential for an upswing in swine flu cases across the country as we approach the normal uk flu season. The typical incubation period found for influenza is 1 to 4 days. Naturally enough in that situation a lot of guidance was needed the majority of us were fairly new to meditation and monastic training and needed. Maryland influenza plan 20182019 influenza season updated october 5, 2018 3 maryland department of health i. Facilitate situational awareness by providing frequent and consistent pathway of information regarding event to staff. Pigs are the principal hosts of classic swine influenza virus.
Swine flu awareness in general population international journal of. Swine flu viruses cause high levels of illness and low death rates in pigs. This guide to awareness is a translation from the series of dhamma talks published in the thai language as naew patibat nai satipatthan lit. Some people with h1n1 flu have also reported having a sore throat, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Awareness regarding vaccination and steps taken by health care authorities. Such information can be crucial to the improvement of communication efforts by public health officials and clinicians. A descriptive, crosssectional study was conducted to evaluate the swine flu related knowledge, attitudes and practices of the medical and dental. The timing and duration of influenza season varies outbreaks can. Community preparedness and risk a community strategy can significantly delay or reduce impact of a pandemic. The swine flu viruses that infect pigs can change, easily transmitting the virus to humans. The national strategy to safeguard against the danger of pandemic influenza white house outlines the coordinated federal government efforts to prevent and prepare for avian and pandemic flu. H1n1 influenza a swine flu is transmitted by respiratory. Swine influenza, or swine flu, is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of pigs, caused by one of several swine influenza a viruses.
Table find posters, handouts, videos and guides on flu awareness. Hospital seasonal influenzapandemic preparedness checklist. Influenza epidemic an outbreak of influenza caused by influenza a or b viruses that. Pathogenesis of swine influenza virus thai isolates in. Swine influenza is an acute, highly contagious, respiratory disease that results from infection with type a influenza virus.
These strains of swine flu rarely pass from human to human. Awareness, attitudes, and practices related to the swine. Swine flu or the influenza a h1n1 flu, an acute respiratory disease of the pigs, is caused by one of the numerous swine influenza a strains and is highly contagious. Swine flu, also known as the h1n1 virus, is a relatively new strain of an influenza virus that causes symptoms similar to the regular flu. A flu pandemic occurs when a new flu virus spreads to people all over the world.
Dear all, have a look at the presentation to creat an awareness about swine flu enclosed. Pdf swine flu awareness in general population researchgate. Broniatowski george washington university washington, d. H1n1 referred to as swine flu early on is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. Arizona pandemic influenza response plan 5 record of changes adhs maintains the arizona pandemic in.
Wearing a surgical mask, undergoing vaccination for swine. In our study, 196 98% of respondents were aware of swine flu infection, 170 85% of. Influenza prevention for 20152016 season while we all enjoy the warm summer weather and prepare for the return of the students, we should not forget that the first weeks of classes will inevitably be followed by the beginning of the new flu season. Sep 01, 2016 awareness regarding various preventive measures for swine flu. More than 80% of subjects were aware regarding the availability of swine flu vaccine in the study reports of kaipa et al. The knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people regarding swine flu form a cornerstone in prevention of the virus spread and outbreak. Mar 22, 2020 according to their story, after the swine flu epidemic in 2009, a safetyequipment industry association and a federally sponsored task force both recommended that depleted supplies of n95. What the uk governments have done to prepare for a wider outbreak of flu. People of all ages can get the flu, from babies and young adults, to the elderly. As an additional precaution, we are asking you to help protect yourself and others from acquiring this illness.
The h1n1 influenza pandemic exposed strengths and weaknesses of the global plan in place to deal with emerging infectious disease threats. Only people who used to have direct contact with pigs were observed to get swine flu in the past. Volume 12, number 1january 2006 emerging infectious. Pandemic influenza preparedness framework for the sharing. Pdf awareness of h1n1 influenza swine flu among rural. They may be printed on a standard office printer, or you may use a commercial printer. Introduction influenza also known as the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. H1n1 influenza a swine flu 1 h1n1 influenza a swine flu 2 what is h1n1 influenza a virus swine flu. Like human influenza viruses, there are different subtypes and strains of swine influenza. The largest percentage fall from december to january was for gmos. Who, robert koch institute spread of swine flu up to august 2010 transmission from animals to humans the origins of hn 26 27. This new virus was first detected in people in the united states in april 2009.
May 1, 2009 washington state university is closely monitoring the current influenza outbreak and is preparing for an emergency response should it be necessary. Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract that spreads easily from person to person. The transmission of the virus is from persontoperson and is similar to the manner in which seasonal influenza spreads. When devising such a strategy, some of the key considerations include the following. In light of this, the new york city department of health and mental hygiene has prepared this pandemic influenza preparedness and response plan. The last pandemic, the 2009 h1n1 virus known as swine flu, ended in august 2010. Manual for the laboratory diagnosis and virological.
This flu virus causes serious illness in humans and can affect people of all ages, all. Under the programs dropdown box, select immunization and vaccines influenza flu, then press the go button. Swine flu swine influenza a h1n1 and h3n2 medicinenet. This page provides resources, local information and guidance for businesses, community and faith. For detailed information about flu treatment and prevention for individuals and families, please click here. Swine influenza a outbreak, fort dix, new jersey, 1976 pdf 98 kb 6 pages j. Influenza is usually self limiting in healthy individuals, with recovery in 37 days. India had reported 937 cases and 218 deaths from swine flu in the year 2014. Symptoms of zoonotic swine flu in humans are similar to those of influenza and of influenzalike illness in general, namely chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness, shortness of breath, and general discomfort. There have now been millions of cases of the h1n1 virus across the globe.
After conversion, you can see that there are following files listed in output folder. Influenza the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. Field isolates of variable virulence exist, and clinical manifestation may be determined by secondary organisms. An influenza flu pandemic is a global outbreak of flu disease that occurs when a new strain of influenza virus emergesone which people have not been exposed to and have little or no immunity. Intuitive awareness 5 ajahn sumedhos apparently limitless capacity to expound on the dhamma, especially during the winter retreats. Other countries, including mexico and canada, have also reported people sick with this new virus. Swine influenza viruses may circulate among swine throughout the year, but most outbreaks occur during the late fall and winter months similar to outbreaks in humans. Influenza viruses that commonly circulate in swine are called swine influenza viruses or swine flu viruses. Seasonal influenza vaccine pocket guide 201920 edition.
View abstract cite this article email this article in early 1976, the novel anew jersey76 hsw1n1 influenza virus caused severe respiratory illness in soldiers with 1 death at fort dix, new jersey. Media relations toolkit is to provide information, recommended strategies, and resources to help guide public health planners, communicators, educators, and other health professionals to engage media and encourage seasonal flu vaccination. Get the facts on swine flu swine influenza a h1n1 virus history, symptoms, how this contagious infection is transmitted, prevention with a vaccine, diagnosis, treatment, news, and research. Scientists are still arguing about what the virus should be called, but most people know it as the h1n1. Who continues to work to increase awareness of the importance of influenza as a cause.
H1n1 influenza or swine flu is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of pigs caused by type a influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Click on an audience for products in different sizes, formats, and languages. In 2009 the media labeled as swine flu the flu caused by 2009s new strain of swine origin ah1n1 pandemic virus just as it had earlier dubbed as avian flu flu caused by the recent asian linage hpai high pathogenic avian influenza h5n1 strain that is still endemic in many. It originated in pigs but is spread primarily from person. Knowledge and awareness regarding swineinfluenza a h1n1. Read tips on displaying posters for target audiences. The outbreak of human infection due to the novel swineorigin influenza a h1n1 virus began in mexico in march 2009. But, h 1 n 1 virus is a new swine flu virus and it contains the genetic material of swine, bird and human influenza virus. I am uploading three more documents which give the latest specific information on swine flu with faqs, home care tips and wearing of masks. The purpose of the cdc national influenza vaccination awareness campaign. Knowledge and practices related to swine flu in school students of. From awareness to implementation table of contents introduction 3 part i awareness 4 chapter 1 overview of influenza and pandemic 4 terminology 5 history and statistics 9 current status chapter 2 signs and symptoms 15 chapter 3 prevention and treatment 16 part ii preparation 21 chapter 4 administrative issues 21. National influenza vaccination week winter safety holiday safety resolve to be ready.
The states of gujarat and rajasthan are the worst affected. Across the united states, the influenza virus is causing widespread illness with some of the highest number of cases occurring in louisiana. Thank you for using the download pdf file feature, to download a correct pdf file, please follow the steps. University has recently identified an increase in the number of seasonal influenza flu cases among students and employees. Influenza pneumonia incidence was high in 2005, a year when influenza ah3n2 subtype virus strains predominated, low in 2006 when ah1n1 viruses were more common, moderate in 2007 when h3n2 and.
Swine flu is an acute respiratory disease, which is caused by a strain of the influenza type a virus known as h1n1, officially referred as novel a h1n1. By midfebruary 2015, the reported cases and deaths in 2015 had surpassed the previous numbers. President bush directed all relevant federal departments and agencies to take steps to address the threat of avian and pandemic flu. Pandemic influenza preparedness framework for the sharing of influenza viruses and access to vaccines and other benefits the seventysecond world health assembly, having considered the reports on implementation of decision wha7111 2018,1 and taking note of the pip advisory groups recommendations to the directorgeneral,2 decided. Symptoms of h1n1 flu are similar to those of the common flu and scientists are actively studying. Jan 11, 2015 swine influenza, also called pig influenza, swine flu, hog flu and pig flu, is an infection caused by any one of several types of swine influenza viruses. Influenza viruses are orthomyxoviruses that cause acute respiratory illness, ranging from mild febrile illness accompanied by body aches, cough and sore throat to. The h1n1infected pigs had greater lung lesion scores than those of the h3n2infected pigs. Ppt h1n1 influenza a swine flu powerpoint presentation.
The purpose of this study was to know whether the people had enough knowledge about swine flu h1n1 and to assess their knowledge about possible preventive measures to be taken including. However, sporadic human infections with swine flu have occurred. Now, researchers understand that were dealing with a completely new monster of a virus, and historic instances of pandemic flu loom large in public health officials minds. The cdc has taken important steps in preparing a voluntary novel h1n1 vaccination, and estimates roughly 45 million doses. Influenza virus strains perennially circulate throughout the world. Swine flu is also known as swine influenza, hog flu and pig flu. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious infection of the airways caused by influenza viruses. Thank you for using the download pdf file feature, to. The classical swine flu virus an influenza type a h1n1 virus was first isolated from a pig in 1930.