pandemic influenza

With the threat of pandemic influenza looming, there has never been a greater need for health leadership, and health partnership.

He took the fight against infectious diseases, and particularly the threat of pandemic influenza to a new level.

Pandemic influenza is usually associated with a greater number of cases, higher severity of illness and consequently a higher death toll.

Intellectual Property Watch reported that an Intergovernmental Meeting on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness had not resolved all issues.

"I think it is too premature and too early for us to say we have come to an end of the pandemic influenza worldwide, " she said.

So far, evidence suggests that current seasonal influenza vaccines will not be protective against pandemic influenza.

Pandemic influenza emerges as a result of influenza viruses undergoing major genetic changes known as antigenic shift .

Let me mention some: AIDS, pandemic influenza, a new disease like SARS, or bioterrorism using a virus like smallpox.

First, let me clarify the difference between seasonal flu, avian flu, and human pandemic influenza.

The findings have differing implications for the control of seasonal acute respiratory infections and for pandemic influenza.

The progress was reported Friday at the first meeting of a WHO Advisory Group on pandemic influenza vaccine production and supply.

Safety monitoring systems are an integral part of strategies for the implementation of the new pandemic influenza vaccines.

Keiji Fukuda, the WHO's pandemic influenza special advisor, told press that mutations to the virus are common and must be monitored.

You covered items on pandemic influenza preparedness and implementation of the International Health Regulations.

The United States announced a new International Partnership on Avian and Pandemic Influenza at the World Summit in New York.

Objective: To explore the regularity and new trends of influenza so as to direct the early warning and forcasting of the pandemic influenza.

What technologies are being used to grow pandemic influenza viruses to make vaccines?

As the minister of health informed me, the outbreak was promptly controlled by activating the preparedness plans for pandemic influenza.

No other clear association has been found with either seasonal or other pandemic influenza vaccines.

We have drawn up the Pandemic Influenza Strategic Action Plan for this year and next.

The vast majority of cases of pandemic influenza A (H1N1) have been mild so far with few deaths.

In a sense, the threat of human pandemic influenza is a "stress test" for the international community.

The committee discussed plans for the global monitoring of the safety of pandemic influenza vaccine.

The Partnership will build on and support ongoing domestic, bilateral, and multilateral avian and pandemic influenza programs.

Will current seasonal influenza vaccines offer any protection against pandemic influenza infection?

Some described WHO's key role in achieving exactly this objective for the local manufacturing of pandemic influenza vaccines.

And, thirdly, Doctor Chan warned of a continued threat of pandemic influenza.

The pandemic influenza vaccines are not expected to provide protection against other influenza viruses.

WHO's guidelines for use of antiviral medicines, which refer to both seasonal and pandemic influenza, should continue to be followed.

Vaccines are produced each year for seasonal influenza but will not protect against pandemic influenza.

WHO's experience in working with Member States on pandemic influenza preparedness has highlighted areas that need greatest support.

The update also covered certain countries reporting active pandemic influenza virus transmission.

thirdly, Doctor Chan warned of a continue threat of pandemic influenza.

Moreover, routine testing for pandemic influenza is costly and demanding, and beyond the reach of most countries.

WHO's guidelines for use of antiviral medicines cover both seasonal and pandemic influenza and should continue to be followed.

High exposure risk occupations are those with high potential for exposure to known or suspected sources of pandemic influenza virus.

As with seasonal influenza, the principal defences against a new pandemic influenza strain are vaccination and antiviral drugs.

building capacity to identify, contain and respond to a pandemic influenza.

Manage new disease outbreaks and threats - including a potential pandemic influenza outbreak.

U. S. assistance also supports ongoing treatment for pandemic influenza, malaria and tuberculosis.

National authorities for medicines approve (or license) pandemic influenza vaccines for use.

No vaccines, including pandemic influenza vaccines, provide 100% protection against disease. But they do greatly reduce the risk of disease.

Can the pandemic influenza vaccine be administered simultaneously with other vaccines?

WHO's guidelines for clinical management, which refer to both seasonal and pandemic influenza, offer guidance.

Likewise, the clinical picture of pandemic influenza is largely consistent across all countries.

No vaccines, including pandemic influenza vaccines, provide 100% protection against disease.

Scientific data support the safety of adjuvants in pandemic influenza vaccine production.

To close the several billion dose pandemic influenza vaccine gap the Global Action Plan laid out three approaches.

People make their own decisions about whether vaccines for measles, polio, or pandemic influenza are necessary and safe.

In Western Europe, East Asia and the Americas, overall pandemic influenza activity continues to decline.

Pandemic influenza preparedness and response: a WHO guidance document.

The most active areas of pandemic influenza transmission currently are in central and eastern Europe.

"Time is of the essence, " said Dr Margaret Chan, Representative of the WHO Director-General for Pandemic Influenza.

I applaud the International Partnership on Avian and Pandemic Influenza, which is a hugely important mechanism for concerted action.

It also follows the launch of the Global pandemic influenza action plan to increase vaccine supply in October 2006.

There are currently no data on the safety profile of candidate pandemic influenza vaccines when administered during pregnancy.

The viruses were isolated from the first two fatal cases of pandemic influenza in the country and one patient with severe illness.

Production of the pandemic influenza vaccines continue but in some areas demand for vaccination is greater than the supply.

We are pleased with progress in the pandemic influenza vaccine area since our Global Action Plan was published.

Why do some pandemic influenza vaccines contain adjuvants and others don't?

They will know best about whether and where pandemic influenza vaccine is available, and how people can get vaccinated.

What is the global manufacturing capacity for pandemic influenza vaccines?

And new subtype of influenza may cause pandemic influenza, and lead to more serious consequence.

"That I think has rightly urged the development and delivery of pandemic influenza vaccine, " she told a news conference.

Donors from the global community met in Beijing in January, pledging $1. 9 billion to fight avian and pandemic influenza.

Any vaccine available to prevent pandemic influenza?

How quickly will pandemic influenza A (H1N1) vaccines be available for use?

Q: When will the first doses of vaccine for the pandemic influenza A (H1N1) be ready?

Because of his conviction, the world is now better prepared for pandemic influenza than it has ever has been in history.

The risk of pandemic influenza is serious.

They will know best about whether and where pandemic influenza vaccine is available, and how to get vaccinated.

Pandemic influenza is the third global crisis looming on the horizon.

Immunization is also a key strategy to ensure global health and to respond to the threat of emerging infections such as pandemic influenza.

Will new pandemic influenza A (H1N1) vaccines be safe?

Which manufacturers will make pandemic influenza A (H1N1) vaccines?

A third crisis, pandemic influenza, lurks in the future.

The pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009 virus was identified at the end of April 2009.

The meeting comes after a recent gathering of experts in Geneva (2-3 November) to discuss the development of pandemic influenza vaccines.

On the other hand, will pandemic influenza vaccines protect against other influenza viruses, such as the seasonal influenza?

WHO is aware of some media reports that have expressed concern about the safety of vaccines for pandemic influenza.

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