These vaccines either contained inactivated killed influenza virus, or weakened live virus that could not cause influenza. Swine flu, also called hog or pig flu, is an infection caused by any one of the several types of swine influenza virus siv which is common throughout pig population world wide. The symptoms of 2009 h1n1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose. Health officials are closely monitoring a very lethal virusthe h5n1 bird flu virusthat has the potential to cause a new pandemic. Centers for disease control and prevention is now tracking reports of human infection with h1n1. 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. Information on prevention and chemoprophylaxis of swine flu. Nov 03, 2011 do i really need to get the swine flu vaccine. Swine flu also known as swine influenza or pandemic influenza is a respiratory disease.
A day doesnt pass without more media coverage of swine flu, or what we now know as the h1n1 virus. In april 2009, the h1n1 influenza virus, commonly known as swine flu, was detected in people in the united states. Agricultural exhibitions provide valuable educational venues for the public. The h1n1 flu currently affecting humans is a new influenza virus. Prevention of swine flu free download as powerpoint presentation. How to prevent and prepare for h1n1 swine flu with pictures. It is caused by virus called h1n1 virus introduced in 2009. Mar 01, 2014 or y h is t the h1n1 form of swine flu is one of the descendants of the spanish flu that caused a devastating pandemic in humans in 19181919 in 1957, an asian flu pandemic infected some 45 million americans and killed 70,000. Adults may be able to infect others 1 day before getting symptoms and. Adobe pdf file microsoft word file microsoft excel file microsoft. Swine influenza virus siv or swineorigin influenza virus soiv is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs. Hong kong, a crowded, globalized city where pandemics have begun in the past. The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu.
Economic importance surveillance diagnostics sampling methods prevention vaccination importance one health service glossary links download contact news coin. On may 22, 2009 the us centers for disease control and. Patients with an acute respiratory illness may present for dental treatment at outpatient dental settings. In the face of all this information, sorting out the facts can be overwhelming. Separately, discussion can turn to the otherfluthe annual seasonal flu. This has happened in different settings, including fairs. Sep 10, 2009 in june, the world health organization who declared swine flu officially known as the h1n1 virusthe first influenza pandemic since 1968. Pandemic influenza preparedness, response, and recovery guide for critical infrastr ucture and key resources for more information including a pdf copy of the cikr guide, please visit. Strategic approach to the management of african swine. One school of thought is that we will see a relatively minor wave of flu cases which will. Introduction the purpose of this document is to provide a basis for advice to clinicians on the use of the. Measures to minimize influenza transmission at swine exhibitions, 20 it is estimated that 150 million people visit agricultural fairs each year in north america.
There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent flu. This virus is spreading from persontoperson, probably in much the same. Utah, virginia, and minnesota are colored according to health service zones made up of several counties, each of which is colored by the average value average below 1. Prevention of swine flu 2009 flu pandemic influenza. The h1n1 virus that caused that pandemic is now a regular human flu virus and continues to. The 2009 flu pandemic vaccines were influenza vaccines developed to protect against the pandemic h1n109 virus. Measures to minimize influenza transmission at swine.
The globalization, reconceptualization and vaccination of swine flu james ricci with the emergence of h1n1 in april 2009 and the subsequent declaration of a pandemic by the world health organization, infectious diseases have once again taken a prime position on the international health agenda. Swine flu is a virus that can be passed from person to person. Prevention cdc announced that the pandemic h1n1 influenza virus genetic fingerprint had been. Centers for disease control and prevention cdc recommends infection control measures, including advice about surgical masks. Apr 27, 2009 tips for preventing swine flu to steer clear of swine flu, the cdc recommends oldfashioned medicine. Foresman middle path medicine would like to provide you with practical integrative insights for the approach to common daily problems. The h1n1 flu virus is killed effectively by bleachbased products or eparegistered disinfectants or cleaningdisinfectant products with demonstrated proven virucidal claims against flu viruses and effective cleaning protocols as previously described. The clinical manifestations, complications, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of this infection and 1919 swine influenza or spanish influenza was associated with the emergence of antigenic shifts in both the hemagglutinin h1 and the neuraminidase n1 of influenza a. The reproduction, adaptation and distribution of content and works on these pages is prohibited according to german confirmations. The weeks of a flu season are often referred to by their respective mmwr week. Take action to prevent the spread of flu between pigs and. Flu viruses spread from person to person when people who are infected cough or sneeze. People do not normally get h1n1 flu, but human infections can happen. The killed vaccine was injected, while the live vaccine was given as a nasal spray.
The centers for disease control and prevention cdc recommends people take the following actions to help prevent the spread of flu between pigs and people. Surgical masks can be purchased without a prescription from pharmacies and medical supply sources. Swine influenza swine flu fact sheet what is swine flu. Thanks to new research published in the may 25 nature, scientists have a better idea than ever before about how flu viruses spread among pigs. Prevent the spread of flu between people and pigs at fairs. Influenza viruses that commonly circulate in swine are called swine influenza viruses or swine flu viruses. This virus normally causes respiratory disease in pigs. However, there have been cases of humantohuman spread of swine flu. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Or y h is t the h1n1 form of swine flu is one of the descendants of the spanish flu that caused a devastating pandemic in humans in 19181919 in 1957, an asian flu pandemic infected some 45 million americans and killed 70,000. Influenza is present at low levels in pigs throughout the world and regularly causes disease outbreaks. H1n1 virus people at high risk for developing related complications symptoms.
The strategic approach to the management of african swine fever for the eu asf strategic approach has been developed with the aim of establishing harmonised measures in response to the epidemiological situation with regard to african swine fever asf in the eu. One school of thought is that we will see a relatively minor wave of flu cases which will diminish toward the end of the summer. About h1n1 swine flu h1n1 referred to as swine flu early on is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. Both pandemics had high rates of serious illness and death. During an h1n1 flu outbreak, however, these additional cleaning procedures are advisable. Pigs most commonly get infected with flu viruses from other pigs swine flu, but also can get infected with flu. As of 2009, the known siv strains include influenza c and the subtypes of influenza a known as h1n1, h1n2, h2n1, h3n1, h3n2, and h2n3. H1n1 influenza is a new strain of swine influenza a h1n1 caused by a respiratory disease of pigs. Prevention of swine influenza spread among humans includes. The virus in people is characterized by fever above 100 degrees, sore throat, cough, body aches, headaches, chills, diarrhea and fatigue. Swine influenza, also called swine flu, hog flu, and pig flu, refers to influenza caused by those strains of influenza virus, called swine influenza virus swine influenza virus, that usually infect pigs. National institutes of health nih covid19 resources for global health researchers from fogarty. They also can be denoted by adding the letter v to the end of the virus subtype designation.
When this happens, these viruses are called variant viruses. This virus is also being called h1n1 influenza a h1n1 or h1n1origin influenza. Therefore, sharing and the presenting of the files on your own website are also prohibited. Jun 27, 2016 latest covid19 public health information from the u.
Swine influenza is an infection caused by any one of several types of swine influenza viruses. Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease caused by different strains of viruses. Before a 2009 global outbreak of h1n1 influenza, persontoperson transmission was limited. How to prevent and prepare for h1n1 swine flu with. Influenza a virus in swine iavs type a influenza viruses can infect swine and cause a respiratory disease called influenza a virus in swine iavs. May 09, 2019 how to prevent and prepare for h1n1 swine flu. By june 2009, the world health organization declared that a pandemic of.
Swine influenza fact sheet symptoms of swine influenza the symptoms of swine flu in people are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. In 2016, because of important new data regarding the dynamics of influenza transmission between swine at exhibitions,47 the measures for prevention were strengthened and augmented. People who work with pigs, especially people with intense exposures, are at increased risk of catching swine flu. Swine influenza fact sheet university of louisville. Touch points in high traffic rooms and common areas e. However, sporadic human infections with swine flu have occurred. Adults may be able to infect others 1 day before getting symptoms and as long as 5 days after getting sick. Soiv can be transmitted from human to human and causes the normal symptoms of influenza. Not all individuals will suffer from all of the symptoms. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from personto. This virus infects the wind pipe respiratory tract of pigs and later it gets transmitted to human beings. Data reported will begin on week 40, the traditional start date of flu season. Latest covid19 public health information from the u. The following month, the who told countries to stop.
Pandemic influenza preparedness, response and recovery. This new virus was first detected in people in april 2009 in the united states. Cleaning to reduce influenza in schools guidelines for. Influenza is group of viruses that cause respiratory illness. Knowledge and awareness regarding swineinfluenza a h1n1. Some people with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Like human influenza viruses, there are different subtypes and strains of swine influenza viruses. However, sporadic human infections with influenza viruses that normally circulate in swine and not people have occurred.
More than 80% of subjects were aware regarding the availability of swine flu vaccine in one study reports as compared to another study in which only 31. The asf strategic approach is aimed to all member states. When people get swine flu viruses, its usually after contact with pigs. The pandemic h1n1 2009 influenza virus differs in its pathogenicity from seasonal influenza in two key. If transmission does cause human flu, it is called zoonotic swine flu. Wash your hands, cough into tissues and get plenty of rest. Mostly june 19 2009 but some state data is up to one month out of date.
Tips for preventing swine flu to steer clear of swine flu, the cdc recommends oldfashioned medicine. But theres one place where researchers are keeping close tabs on the swine flu viruses. Unlike with some seasonal flu strains, many people, particularly those younger than 60, have no preexisting immunity to swine flu, meaning. In june, the world health organization who declared swine fluofficially known as the h1n1 virusthe first influenza pandemic since 1968. Swine flu is a disease caused by the influenza virus swine influenza a h1n1. The most commonly reported symptoms have included cough, fever, sore throat. Because this virus is very different from current seasonal influenza viruses, many people will not have protective immunity against it and the seasonal flu vaccine will not protect against it either. Photo of doctors for cdc info, text health to 87000. Strategic approach to the management of african swine fever. Pandemic influenza preparedness, response and recovery guide. While rare, influenza can spread from pigs to people and from people to pigs. Downloads and copies of the pdf files on this page are only permitted for private, noncommercial use. Swine influenza virus is common throughout pig populations worldwide. An insight into the swineinfluenza a h1n1 virus infection.
New research details spread of swine flu virus fogarty. Transmission of the virus from pigs to humans is not common and does not always lead to human flu, often resulting only in the production of antibodies in the blood. For more information, see cdcs infection control guidelines. Pharmacological management of pandemic influenza a h1n1 2009 part i. This virus is spreading from persontoperson, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. Pigs can be infected with their own influenza viruses called swine influenza that are usually different from human flu viruses.
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