Childrens hospital at montefiore bronx, ny influenza. Influenza research at the human and animal interface world health. Global macroeconomic consequences of pandemic influenza. Mar 21, 2007 this surveillance report was prepared by, which is a european surveillance network for vaccinepreventable diseases. Sporadic outbreaks of avian influenza a h5n1 virus infection and the high mortality associated with this infection in humans are a grim reminder of. The 20052006 influenza campaign began october 24, 2005. The world health organization who recommends that countries immunize high risk groups against influenza disease annually. Delaying the international spread of pandemic influenza plos.
Of 644 respondents, 182 28% agreed that it would be professionally acceptable for hcp to abandon their workplace during a. Influenza surveillance in 15 countries in africa, 20062010. Influenza vaccination for licensed independent practitioners and staff. However, whilst influenza often has the heaviest impact on the elderly or very young, the 191819 pandemic yielded peak mortality rates for those aged 20 to 45 doh 2007. Number of reported influenza cases, north dakota, 20052006 influenza season 3 type. They frequently then spread the virus within their families. Nationally, influenza a h1n1pdm09 viruses are now the most commonly reported influenza viruses this season. Whilst asia has been the source of most influenza pandemics, spanish flus origin is unknown. Kansas influenza surveillance, 20182019 introduction influenza is not a nationally notifiable disease, nor is it a notifiable disease in kansas. The global spread of highly pathogenic h5n1 in birds is considered a significant pandemic threat while prior h5n1 strains have been known, they were significantly different from the 2006 strain of h5n1 on a genetic level, making the global spread of this new strain unprecedented. However, in view of the rapid changes occurring in medical science, prevention. There are three groups of influenza viruses, called type a, b. Twentyeight influenza b viruses were identified as belonging to the bvictoria lineage and all were similar to bohio12005, the influenza b component selected for the 2006 07 vaccine.
Mar 25, 2006 bflorida072004 is a minor antigenic variant of bshanghai3612002. Many questions about its origins, its unusual epidemiologic features, and the basis of its pathogenicity remain unanswered. Annual report of communicable diseases in san francisco 20042005, august 2006 san francisco communicable disease report 19862003, may 2005 pdf biohazard detection system bds alert response exercise summary, jan 2006 pdf. Dec 15, 2012 substantial cocirculation of influenza a and b occurred most years in most subregions. February 2006 nics influenza evidence report no 3 part 2 nics evidence report. Eurosurveillance pilot scheme for monitoring sickness. Evaluating the economic consequences of avian influenza. Influenza was associated with an annual death rate from all causes, from underlying pneumonia and influenza, and from underlying circulatory and respiratory conditions of 14. Influenza causes substantial morbidity and mortality globally. The goals of this strategy document are consistent with all the emergency preparedness. Of 644 respondents, 182 28% agreed that it would be professionally acceptable for hcp to abandon their.
Who global agenda on influenza1 and the 20067 who strategic action plan for pandemic in fluenza. The international task force on global public goods 2006 said that the very nature. This item has no pdf download pilot scheme for monitoring sickness absence in schools during the 200607 winter in england. In 2006, 2007, and 2009, 3 of the 4 subregions had the same predominant influenza type or subtype. In 2006, in anticipation of such a prospect, the cemg presented the supreme court with a report entitled florida state courts strategy for pandemic influenza. Influenza in birds is often referred to as avian influenza, in pigs as swine influenza, in horses as equine influenza and so on. The 2006 strain of h5n1 is a fastmutating, highly pathogenic avian influenza virus hpai found in multiple bird species. Influenza report has also been published in albanian, chinese, croatian, german, indonesian, italian, mongolian, serbian, and slovenian to be informed about new chapters or editions, please subscribe to the influenza report alert. Waterfowl are important reservoirs for many subtypes of influenza. The editors and authors of influenza report 2006 have made every effort to provide information that is accurate and complete as of the date of publication. However, viral influenza vaccination during pregnancy was associated with a reduction in reversetranscriptasepolymerasechainreaction rtpcr confirmed influenza among infants rr 0. This report is available below as a 4page pdf for viewing and printing.
Since the 1918 influenza pandemic, which accounted for 50 million human deaths worldwide, the world has been on alert for the next pandemicone that could be even more devastating, unless global public health systems are fully prepared. Influenza report 2006 is a medical textbook that provides a comprehensive overview of epidemic and pandemic influenza by bernd sebastian kamps, christian hoffmann, and wolfgang preiser editors. Preparing for the next flu pandemic pharmacy times. Volume 12, number 1january 2006 emerging infectious.
Explain how to prevent influenza from spreading overview influenza, or flu, is a respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. Dr osterholm, which is available online for listening to or for downloading. The 2005 2006 influenza campaign began october 24, 2005. Current conceptsavian influenza a h5n1 infection in humans. These risk groups include children aged 659 months, pregnant women, individuals with specific chronic medical conditions, elderly adults, and healthcare workers. Figure 4 during the 20052006 influenza season, a total of 2,109 influenza cases were identified via viral culture, dfa, ifa or rapid test. Modeling community containment for pandemic influenza. Wild birds and avian influenza food and agriculture organization. The network collects data on surveillance systems and selected epidemiological characteristics of vaccine preventable diseases in the eu and other participating countries. R3 report requirement, rationale, reference issue 3. During the 6year study period, the number of influenza illnesses averted by vaccination ranged from a low of approximately 1. It is both epizootic an epidemic in nonhumans and panzootic a disease affecting animals of many species especially over a wide area. This work is licensed under a creative commons attribution. Because patientlevel data is not reported to state health departments or to the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, the burden of disease is tracked through nontraditional methods.
Announcing the publication of the who immunological basis. Influenza pandemic preparedness national credit union. Eleven 5 % of the 200 viruses showed somewhat reduced titers with antisera produced against anew caledonia2099 and are similar to asolomon islands3. An overview of the global market for influenza vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. The presidents national strategy for pandemic influenza directs federal agencies to expand the surveillance of united states domestic livestock and wildlife to ensure early warning of hightly pathogenic avian influenza hpai in the u. Influenza surveillance in 15 countries in africa, 2006. Congressional research service reports and was provided by unt libraries government documents department to unt digital library, a digital repository hosted by the unt libraries. During 200506, influenza b was associated with high levels of morbidity in schoolchildren and over 600 schools. Conflicts between professional duties and fear of influenza transmission to family members may arise among health care professionals hcp. Bflorida072004 is a minor antigenic variant of bshanghai3612002. Flu reports california department of public health. Apr 01, 2008 in february 2007, experts from around the world convened at the seasonal and pandemic influenza conference in arlington, virginia, to discuss progress that has been made in preparing for the next influenza season and for an influenza pandemic. The percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for influenza at clinical laboratories decreased from 28.
Providers continued to administer the influenza vaccine until the supply was depleted or the vaccine expired. Because patientlevel data is not reported to state health departments or to the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, the burden of disease must be tracked through nontraditional methods. Influenza report 2006 is a medical textbook that provides a comprehensive overview of epidemic and pandemic influenza. Publications, data, and reports disease prevention and. The national academy of sciences is a private, nonprofit, selfperpetuating society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the furtherance of science and technology and to their use for the general welfare. The writing committee of the who consultation on human influenza ah5n1. Recognising influenza activity in schools may therefore be an important indicator of early activity in the wider community. Abstract there is growing support for the theory that at some point in the near future there will be an. During influenza epidemics, schoolaged children are amongst the first affected patients.
A manual for estimating disease burden associated with seasonal. The global economic and financial impact of an avian flu. Explain which individuals are at highest risk for contracting influenza 4. Help and user guide data sources, methods, and limitations cdc pdf 515 kb, 19 pages download report data 347 kb trend report single season dashboard.
Strategies for mitigating an influenza pandemic nature. Substantial cocirculation of influenza a and b occurred most years in most subregions. U vindt dit rapport en alle andere nivelpublicaties in pdf format op. Accountability forms submitted by providers not directly supplied with vaccine by lacip were excluded. This report estimates the potentially large health and economic losses in the united states associated. An uncorrected copy, or prepublication, is an uncorrected proof of the book. Copy the html code below to embed this book in your own blog, website, or application. Influenza a virus subtype h2n2 ah2n2 is a subtype of influenza a virus. Kansas influenza surveillance, 20172018 introduction influenza is not a nationally notifiable disease, nor is it a notifiable disease in kansas. Influenza and parainfluenza american academy of pediatrics. Define the different types of influenza and how it spreads 3. The continued spread of the birdtobird version of avian influenza or bird flu, also known by its scientific identifier h5n1 with limited birdtohuman transmission comprises part of the baseline forecast published in the world banks global development.
Apr 26, 2006 the writing committee of the who consultation on human influenza ah5n1. Reusability of facemasks during an influenza pandemic. Influenza vaccination coverage among children aged 623 months six immunization information system sentinel sites, united states, 200506 influenza season quickstats. It is also suspected of causing a human pandemic in 1889. What is the direct effect of influenza vaccination in the. Global pandemic influenza action plan to increase vaccine. Data for this report were collected through june 30, 2006. Influenza in humans is often referred to as the seasonal flu. Figure 4 during the 2005 2006 influenza season, a total of 2,109 influenza cases were identified via viral culture, dfa, ifa or rapid test. Epidemiologic similarities, differences between covid19 and pandemic influenza even though coronaviruses are very different from influenza viruses, the covid19 pandemic and pandemic influenza share several important similarities. The most familiar aspect of the flu is the way it can knock. Advisers to the nation on science, engineering, and medicine.
H2n2 has mutated into various strains including the asian flu strain now extinct in the wild, h3n2, and various strains found in birds. These plans aimed to stop, slow or otherwise limit the spread of a. However, during the h1n1 pandemic, vaccine supplies were insufficient, especially in less wealthy nations, demonstrating the need for improved technologies to foster more rapid vaccine. National pandemic influenza plans pandemic influenza. One hundred eightynine 95 % of the 200 viruses characterized were similar to anew caledonia2099like, which is the influenza a h1 component of the 200607 influenza vaccine. Influenza report 2006 age distribution of human h5n1. Influenza, also called the flu, is a viral disease that affects humans and many animals. This manual is a collaborative effort of fao, the agricultural research centre for. This surveillance report was prepared by, which is a european surveillance network for vaccinepreventable diseases. We surveyed employees at our university hospital regarding ethical issues arising during the management of an influenza pandemic. The editors and authors of influenza report 2006 have made every effort to. The 2006 strain of h5n1 is a fastmutating, highly pathogenic avian influenza virus hpai found in multiple.
Upon the authority of the charter granted to it by the congress in 1863, the. One hundred thirtyfour 95% of the 141 viruses characterized were similar to anew caledonia2099like, which is the influenza a h1 component of the 200607 influenza vaccine. Brown scott 1mcdonald2, w john edmunds1, philippe beutels3 and richard d smith 1london school of hygiene and tropical medicine 2oxford brookes university 3university of antwerp corresponding author 1. Influenza diagnosis clinical and epidemiological characteristics increase of febrile respiratory illness lab isolation of influenza virus from clinical specimen e. In january 2006, the first human h5n1 ai infections reported outside east. From 21 to 22 september 2006, who convened a working group of 22. In 2005 and 2006, the white house homeland security council outlined the national strategy for pandemic influenza cdc pdf 358 kb, 17 pages and national strategy for pandemic influenza implementation plan cdc pdf 4. The purpose of this letter to credit unions ltcu is intended to raise awareness regarding the threat of a pandemic influenza outbreak and its potential impact on the delivery of critical financial services. Reasons for no health insurance coverage among uninsured persons aged download. Evaluating the economic consequences of avian influenza english abstract. The spanish influenza pandemic of 19181919, which caused.
Global pandemic influenza action plan to increase vaccine supply. It most commonly causes a fever and respiratory problems. Warwick mckibbin and alexandra sidorenko explore the implications of a pandemic influenza outbreak on the global economy through a range of scenarios mild, moderate, severe, and ultra that span. Number of reported influenza cases, north dakota, 2005 2006 influenza season 3 type. The california department of public health cdph influenza surveillance program cisp is a collaborative effort between cdph, the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, kaiser permanente, california local health jurisdictions and the participating california sentinel providers and sentinel laboratories. Influenza weekly report v 2018 i 11 march 11 march 17, 2018 page 2 of 5 nevada state public health laboratory nsphl has tested 597specimens for influenza from sentinel providers, of which there have been 516 positive 86. Influenza report is a medical textbook that provides a comprehensive overview of epidemic and pandemic influenza download pdf.
Twentyeight influenza b viruses were identified as belonging to the bvictoria lineage and all were similar to bohio12005, the influenza b component selected for the 200607 vaccine. The public health implications of the pandemic therefore remain in doubt even as we now grapple with the feared emergence of a. Epidemiological factors associated with increased odds for influenza included weeks when. It is jointly funded by ecdc and the statens serum institut denmark. Seven 5% of the 141 viruses showed somewhat reduced titers with antisera produced against anew caledonia2099. In 2006 and 2007, b was the predominant type in every region except southcentral africa where h3n2 predominated in 2006 and h1n1 in 2007.