Influenza A (H1N1) or Swine Flu

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

Updated January 2012

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Title:   Swine flu - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Swine influenza, known as swine flu or influenza A (H1N1) is a respiratory virus which caused a pandemic in 2009. Find out about swine flu symptoms, treatment and vaccination.
Date:   Jun 2011
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:   Jun 2011
Title:   Swine influenza (swine flu; H1N1 influenza A)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Swine flu, more correctly named H1N1 influenza A, is an influenza virus first detected in April 2009.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Health Emergency website
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian Government's Health Emergency website keeps you up-to-date with important information about pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza outbreaks in Australia, and the actions you can take to protect yourself, your family and the community.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - human swine influenza
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (human swine influenza) is a new type of influenza virus which causes respiratory disease in humans.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Suspected adverse reactions to Panvax® reported to the TGA
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The national immunisation program with Panvax began on 30 September 2009. The TGA has been closely monitoring any side effects from the use of the vaccine.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Analysis of febrile convulsions following immunisation in children following monovalent pandemic H1N1 vaccine (Panvax/Panvax Junior, CSL)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   In April 2010, an ATAGI-TGA joint working group was established to provide advice to the Chief Medical Officer on adverse events following the 2010 trivalent seasonal influenza vaccine (TIV). In September 2010, this group was reconvened to re-examine the rate of febrile convulsions following administration of the monovalent pandemic H1N1 influenza vaccine, Panvax/Panvax Junior (CSL) in young children.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Panvax Junior - withdrawal
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Stability testing by the TGA of the pandemic influenza vaccine for children, Panvax H1N1 Junior, has shown a decline in potency of the product which is supplied in 0.25 ml pre-filled syringes.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   2010 Pandemic Vaccination Survey: summary results
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Description:   This report presents results from the 2010 Pandemic Vaccination Survey conducted in January and February 2010 by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The report provides estimates of swine flu vaccination uptake by Australians, along with the motivation for, and barriers to, vaccination.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 human swine influenza: information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are at higher risk of serious illness from human swine influenza. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are more likely to have other chronic illnesses that can lead to more serious health problems from swine flu.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 human swine influenza - use of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Information for swine flu sufferers regarding the use of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu).
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 human swine influenza - Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) information for prescribers
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   This fact sheet is for prescribers and clinicians providing drug information for Oseltamivir (Tamiflu).
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Human swine influenza: while staying at home
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Provides information for those that have been isolated because they have been in close contact with someone suspected of having the swine flu.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   H1N1 immunisation: too much too soon?
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   As H1N1 (swine flu) spread rapidly throughout the world it caused not only a 'pandemic' but also widespread fear leading to a mass vaccination campaign. Studies are needed to answer basic questions on the true safety and efficacy of influenza vaccines.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 human swine influenza: frequently asked questions and answers about the vaccination program
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   This fact sheet provides questions and answers about the human swine flu (H1N1) vaccination program.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Swine flu
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Human swine flu is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a new strain of influenza virus. It is also known as human swine influenza or H1N1 Influenza 09. Cases of human swine flu have been confirmed in countries throughout the world including Australia. A free vaccine is now available.
Date:   Feb 2010
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:   Dec 2009
Title:   TGA approves Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza vaccine for use in children aged from 6 months of age
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Australia's medicines regulator, the TGA, has today approved the use of Panvax H1N1 influenza vaccine to include children aged from 6 months of age.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 human swine influenza: frequently asked questions and answers about vaccine safety
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   This fact sheet provides questions and answers about the Pandemic(H1N1) human swine influenza vaccine.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Human swine flu - advice for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   The human swine influenza virus (Pandemic (H1N1 2009)) is a new and different strain of flu that is infecting people and spreading from person to person in the same way seasonal influenza and other common respiratory infections spread.
Date:   Aug 2009

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