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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

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Preventing severe disease
Preventing severe illness can save lives and ease the burden on health care systems. Updated guidelines advise clinicians to focus on early treatment for at-risk people with flu, or anyone showing signs of serious illness.
:: Read more about clinical care for pandemic influenza patients

Travelling to Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)
The Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia has issued the following requirements and recommendations for entry visas for the Hajj and Umra seasons in 2009.
:: Read about requirements for entry into Saudi Arabia [pdf 268kb]


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Vaccines for pandemic influenza A (H1N1)

Antiviral drugs and pandemic (H1N1) 2009

Complete list of FAQs

GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

For national authorities

Complete list by category

PERIODICALS

Weekly Epidemiological Record
Articles on pandemic influenza

WHAT'S NEW

Gathering vital evidence on pandemic influenza
Laboratory work in the WHO European Region

BRIEFING NOTES

Public health significance of virus mutation detected in Norway
20 November 2009

Safety of pandemic vaccines
19 November 2009

Archives of briefing notes

SITUATION UPDATES

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 75
20 November 2009

Full list of updates


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REGIONAL INFORMATION ON PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009

WHO African Region

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WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region

WHO European Region

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