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Influenza H1N1 Introduction
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What is Influenza A H1N1? Influenza virus Family Orthomyxoviridae 2 important surface proteins Haemagglutinin (H) Neuraminidase (N) Frequent changes in surface proteins causes antigenic drifts and antigenic drifts
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So what? Changes in viral make up can create a completely new strain of virus No immunity No previous infection No vaccination Faster spread of disease among the population
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Epidemiology Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009
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Epidemiology Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009
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Epidemiology Those who are hospitalized have underlying co-morbid conditions Asthma, diabetes, heart disease and pregnancy – greater risk of serious flu-related complications
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Epidemiology Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009
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Pathophysiology Video
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What are we doing? DOH H1N1 website Disaster response protocols Surveillance of travelers Basic hand hygiene campaign
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CDC Dr. Joe Bresee
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