Influenza A (H1N1) or Swine Flu

Follow the links below to find information on Influenza A (H1N1), or swine flu (swine influenza) including information on symptoms, diagnosis and prevention.

Updated June 2009

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Title:   Swine Flu Outbreak
Publisher:   HealthInsite Editorial Team
Description:   The Federal Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, after consultation with State and Territory governments, has announced that Australia has developed a new response phase to manage the outbreak of H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Flu) called PROTECT
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Swine influenza
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   The Queensland Health Swine Flu Response site keeps Queenslanders informed and updated with information about the outbreak of swine flu occurring in humans. This site provides information about symptoms, treatment, how to protect yourself, who to talk to and links to other related information.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Newly marketed drugs: H1N1 vaccine
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Following the rapid spread of a new influenza A H1N1 virus, also called swine flu, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an influenza pandemic on 11 June 2009.1 This prompted the development of a 2009 H1N1 vaccine.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Media release. Free pandemic flu vaccine available for all
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   From 30 September, Australia will embark on what is potentially the biggest vaccination program in its history, offering free pandemic (swine flu) vaccine to every person in the country.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   H1N1 influenza 09: this winter flu season
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   This winter, a new influenza A virus, H1N1 influenza 09 (formerly called human swine influenza), will continue to spread in NSW, along with other influenza viruses seen each winter. H1N1 influenza 09 produces a mild illness in most, a severe illness in some and is a moderate illness overall. This site explains how you can limit the spread of influenza, as well care for someone who does get sick.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Media release. TGA green lights pandemic flu vaccine
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Australia's independent medicines' regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), today announced it will register the CSL pandemic influenza (swine flu) vaccine. This decision paves the way for a national vaccination program to start later this month.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Media release. Australia joins international efforts to assist swine flu vaccine rollout in developing countries
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Australia is today joining a group of nations, led by President Obama, in announcing a commitment to support the rollout of H1N1 vaccine to needy groups in developing countries.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   H1N1 influenza 09 (human swine influenza) factsheet
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   A new influenza virus that spreads between people has recently been identified. This influenza is called swine influenza, because it is derived from an influenza virus that normally infects pigs. The situation is rapidly evolving. No cases of swine flu have been identified in Australia as of 28 April 2009.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Media release. GPs are major players in H1N1 influenza 09
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Jim Bishop, has described the national response to combating H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Flu) as appropriate, proportionate and successful, following criticisms by a Victorian GP in the latest on-line edition of the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA).
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Swine flu - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Swine influenza or swine flu is a respiratory virus affecting pigs and some types can also infect humans. Find out about swine flu symptoms and treatment.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Swine flu - protecting your family - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   How to protect yourself and your family from swine flu (influenza H1N1) and other influenza viruses.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Swine flu
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Swine flu is also known as swine influenza or influenza A (H1N1) virus. Swine flu is a contagious respiratory disease usually found in pigs. Humans are not usually infected but it does happen. A new strain of swine flu that affects humans was recently identified. A vaccine is available.
Date:   Mar 2009
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