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PubMed: NLM/NCBI Swine Flu Resources: Recently Added CitationsHere is a listing of article citations from within the last year related to swine influenza (H1N1). Linkage to the Library's collection is included.
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Selected Internet Resources
2009 H1N1 (Swine Flu) Legal Preparedness and ResponseJohns Hopkins University & Georgetown University provide this resource for identifying relevant public health laws at the state, national, and international level, specific for dealing with the current novel H1N1 outbreak.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus (Swine Flu) Information for Health Professionals
On Septemebr 22, 2009, the AAP released their current practice guidelines for the H1N1 virus (swine flu).the guidelines cover preparedness & planning, vaccine recommendations & administration, antiviral therapy, and H1N1 testing.Also included is information for communicating with families, resources for schools, and other community guidance.
CABI Swine Flu Dashboard
CABI, a not-for-profit organization specializing in scientific publishing, research and communication, is providing a resource guide for the current swine flu pandemic.The information provides international coverage.Navigation of the Dashboard is best done via the green tabs under the page header.
CDC: Swine Flu: Guidance for Clinicians & Public Health Professionals
The Centers for Disease Control has issued this guide for health care professionals regard the recent swine flu outbreak (4/27/2009).Included are diagnostic guides, laboratory safety guides, and home care guides. Also included are links to travel alerts and press briefings.
CDC: Swine Influenza and You
The Centers for Disease Control has released this information guide for the public for information related to the swine flu outbreak (4/27/2009). It includes information about prevention and control of this form of influenza.
Dynamed: Swine Flu
EBSCO Publishing is providing, during the current pandemic, free access to its DynaMed Clinical Summary of Swine Flu.The information provided is intended for point-of-care assistance, especially for diagnosis and treatment of the virus.
Epocrates Reference Comparison Table: [2009 Seasonal Vaccinations]
This is a vaccination priority table for Influenza A H1N1 vaccine, seasonal influenza vaccine, and pneumococcal vaccine.Also included are links to drug monographs for commercially available H1N1 vaccines.
Flu.gov: For Professionals
This is a pandemic planning guide for health care and community professionals specific for an influenza outbreak.Organizations type included are hospitals, schools, businesses, transportation industry, community planners, and government agencies.Also included are resources for patient and community health education.
Health Library: Influenza A (H1N1)
EBSCO's Health Library provides consumer level information on the Swine Flu virus.
HealthMap
This resource provides epidemiology mapping information for international and regional disease outbreaks.The data provided does not exceed 30 days old and is provided from international organization and news resources.
Lancet's H1N1 Resource Centre
The Lancet, a premier British medical journal, is providing, during the current pandemic, free access to its H1N1 resources.The information provided is intended for a current news resource and for point-of-care assistance, especially for diagnosis and treatment of the virus.
MedlinePlus: Swine Flu
The National Library of Medicine is providing current news resources and patient education materials related to the current outbreak.
MedPage: Swine Flu
This is a news resource for U.S. health professional level specific for the H1N1 virus.
NCBI Influenza Virus Resource: H1N1 2009 Outbreak
National Center for Biotechnology Information on H1N1 genetic sequencing.
New England Journal of Medicine H1N1 Influenza Center
The New England Journal of Medicine, a premier U.S. medical journal, is providing, during the current pandemic, access to all its H1N1 related journal articles, surveillance reports, policy reports, and other relevant information.
New York State Department of Health: Seasonal Influenza - Swine Flu (H1N1) Resources
This is a state government resource with current press releases related to the recent swine flu outbreak and public information about the disease (4/27/09). Also listed is the swine flu hotline (1-800-808-1987) and links to other relevant resources.
Onondaga County Health Department: Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) in Onondaga County
The Onondaga County Health Department is providing this resource intended primarily as an education rresource for the general public.Specifically designed guides are also available for businesses, child care centers, community and faith-based organizations, schools and higher educational institutions, individuals, families, and pregnant women.Spanish language materials are also provided.
Post-Standard: H1N1 New Articles
This is a listing of all new articles from the Syracuse Post Standard pertaining to the current H1N1 influenza outbreak.Most articles pertain specifically to central New York.
World Health Organization: Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response (EPR): Swine Influenza
This site includes information about the international actions related the current swine flu pandemic.On 4/29/2009, the current pandemic alert level was raised to 5 on a level of 6.This means that the disease has reach widespread human infection.
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