Vaccines for pandemic (H1N1) 2009

Influenza vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect people from contracting illness during influenza epidemics and pandemics.

The pandemic influenza is a new virus, and virtually everyone is susceptible to infection from it. These vaccines will boost immunity against the new influenza, and help ensure public health as the pandemic evolves.

• Safety of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines
  Safety for pregnant women and children, testing, side effects, adverse effects, risks falsely associated with vaccines (thiomersal, adjuvants, Guillain Barre syndrome)
• Use of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines
  How the vaccine is given, types of vaccines, catching the flu from vaccines
• Production and availability of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines
  Global production capacity, priorities for vaccination, WHO actions for more equitable access
• Seasonal influenza vaccines
  Seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines