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Flu Surveillance Boosts Control, Treatment Options

Tracking and understanding the patterns of H1N1's spread is crucial to keeping a big-picture look at the disease. Says one expert, "Back in 1918 and 1919 when we had the great flu epidemic, it took six months or more to spread across the world. The new H1N1 swine flu spread across the world in six weeks." (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message: Recommendations for Early Empiric Antiviral Treatment in Persons with Suspected Influenza who are at Increased Risk of Developing Severe Disease

The 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus continues to be the dominant influenza virus in circulation in the U.S. The benefit of antiviral treatment is greatest when it is initiated as early as possible in the clinical course. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
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Podcast: Antiviral Drugs for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season

This podcast discusses the use of antiviral drugs for the treatment and prevention of influenza, including 2009 H1N1, during the 2009-2010 influenza season. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
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U.S., Mexico face shortage of H1N1 flu vaccine

Production is running behind, the CDC says. In Mexico, response to the outbreak is more muted than in the spring. As the so-called swine flu sweeps through the Northern Hemisphere once again, U.S. officials on Friday downplayed the impact of vaccine shortages, and Mexican officials stressed good hygiene and prompt medical treatment for flu-type symptoms. (Source: Los Angeles Times - Science)
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Easing symptoms and treatment of Swine Flu

If you find that you have come down with the flu, swine flu or otherwise, there are a few things you can do to keep yourself somewhat comfortable. At least as comfortable as you can be while having the flu.
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Interim Guidance for Clinicians on the Prevention and Treatment of Swine-Origin Influenza Virus Infection in Young Children

This document provides interim guidance for clinicians who are caring for young children with confirmed or suspected swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus infection.
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Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and Close Contacts

Provides interim guidance on the use of antiviral agents for treatment and chemoprophylaxis of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. This includes patients with confirmed, probable or suspected swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection and their close contacts.
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Antiviral Drugs and Swine Influenza

CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses. These medications must be prescribed by a health care professional.
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