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Vaccines for pandemic (H1N1) 2009

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

:: 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 vaccines are given, combining with seasonal influenza vaccine

:: 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

Briefing notes

Safety of pandemic vaccines
19 November 2009

Full list of briefing notes related to H1N1 vaccines


Guidance documents

Summary of available potency testing reagents for Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus vaccines
20 November 2009

Instructions for transport of virus cultures (i.e. virus isolates) of candidate reassortant vaccine viruses of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus
27 July 2009

Full list of guidance documents related to H1N1 vaccines


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