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WHO takes action on pandemic (H1N1) 2009

WHO continues to help all Member States respond to pandemic influenza. The goal is to reduce the impact of the pandemic on society.

A primary focus is support to health systems in countries with less resources to help them prevent, detect, treat and mitigate cases of illness associated with this virus.

WHO action: highlights

WHO deploys pandemic influenza vaccine
To help protect people from severe disease from pandemic H1N1 infection, WHO is coordinating the distribution of donated pandemic influenza vaccines to 95 countries. Distribution is now underway.
Vaccine deployment update, 9 March 2010 [pdf 35kb]
Arrival of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines in Mongolia: photos
Donated vaccine arrives in Azerbaijan

Laboratory work in the WHO European Region
A global network of laboratories does vital work to map the spread, structure and behaviour of the virus. Four laboratory experts from the WHO European Region discuss their daily work and challenges.
Gathering vital evidence on pandemic influenza

Technical guidance
WHO provides evidence-based technical guidance to individuals, communities and national authorities on public health topics related to pandemic influenza.
Guidance documents, listed by category


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