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Last reviewed Jul 1, 2011
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FAO: United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
UN: United Nations
WHO: United Nations World Health Organization
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WHO. Director-general statement following the ninth meeting of the emergency committee. Aug 10, 2010 [Full text]
WHO. H1N1 in post-pandemic period. Aug 10, 2010 [Full text]
WHO. What is post-pandemic? (FAQ) Aug 10, 2010 [Full text]
WHO. WHO recommendations for the post-pandemic period. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 23. Aug 10, 2010 [Full text]
FAO
FAO. Avian influenza background. Animal Health Special Report [Web page]
FAO. Bird flu virus in Europe--a hidden danger. Oct 25, 2007 [Full text]
FAO. Enhancing control of highly pathogenic avian influenza in developing countries through compensation: issues and good practice. Nov 27, 2006 [Full text - PDF]
FAO. FAO guidelines for surveillance of pandemic H1N1/2009 and other influenza viruses in swine populations. Aug 11, 2009 [Full text]
FAO. Report: Global program for the prevention and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Nov 2007 [Full text - PDF]
FAO/OIE. The global strategy for prevention and control of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza. Mar 2007 [Full text - PDF]
FAO/WHO. Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks in poultry and in humans: food safety implications. Nov 4, 2005 [Full text - PDF]
FAO/WHO/OIE. Joint FAO/WHO/OIE statement of influenza A(H1N1) and the safety of pork. May 7, 2009 [Full text]
UN
UN System Influenza Coordination. Avian and pandemic influenza coordination: a resource guide for UN country teams. 2008 [Full text - PDF]
UN System Influenza Coordinator & World Bank. Responses to avian influenza and state of pandemic readiness: fourth global progress report. Released Oct 15, 2008 [Full text - PDF]
UN System Influenza Coordinator & World Bank. Responses to avian influenza and state of pandemic readiness: third global progress report. Dec 2007 [Full text - PDF]
UN System Influenza Coordinator & World Bank. Responses to avian influenza and state of pandemic readiness: second global progress report. Jul - Dec 2006 [Full text - PDF]
UN System Influenza Coordinator & World Bank. Responses to avian influenza and state of pandemic readiness: first global progress report. Jan - Jun 2006 [Full text - PDF]
UN System Influenza Coordinator. Simulation exercises on influenza pandemic responses in the Asia-Pacific region. 2008 [Full text]
WHO
WHO. A summary of tracking avian influenza A (H5N1) specimens and viruses shared with WHO from 2003 to 2007. Released Jan 21, 2008 [Full text - PDF]
WHO. Addressing ethical issues in pandemic influenza planning. Dec 12, 2008 [Full text]
WHO. Antigenic and genetic characteristics of H5N1 viruses and candidate H5N1 vaccine viruses developed for potential use as human vaccines. Updated Feb 2010 [Full text]
WHO. Antiviral drugs and pandemic (H1N1) 2009. May 5, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Antiviral drugs: their role during a pandemic [Webpage]
WHO. Assessing the severity of an influenza pandemic. May 11, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Avian influenza ("bird flu"): fact sheet. Jan 2006 [Full text]
WHO. Avian influenza, including influenza A (H5N1), in humans; WHO interim infection control guideline for health care facilities. Revised May 10, 2007 [Full text]
WHO. Characteristics of the emergent influenza A (H1N1) viruses and recommendations for vaccine development. May 26, 2009 [Full text - PDF]
WHO. Clinical management of human infection with avian influenza A (H5N1) virus. Aug 15, 2007 [Full text]
WHO. Director-General statement following the seventh meeting of the Emergency Committee. Feb 24, 2010 [Full text]
WHO. Director-general statement following the ninth meeting of the emergency committee. Aug 10, 2010 [Full text]
WHO. Early recognition, reporting and infection control management of acute respiratory disease of potential international concern. Apr 2008 [Full text]
WHO. Epidemic and pandemic prone acute respiratory diseases: infection prevention and control in health care. Apr 2008 [Full text]
WHO. Equitable access to therapeutic and prophylactic measures. Project on addressing ethical issues in pandemic influenza planning, working group one. Oct 20, 2006 [Full text - PDF]
WHO. Ethics of public health measures in response to pandemic influenza. Project on addressing ethical issues in pandemic influenza planning, working group two. Oct 6, 2006 [Full text - PDF]
WHO. Global consultation on addressing ethical issues in pandemic influenza planning. May 2007 [Full text]
WHO. Global pandemic influenza action plan to increase vaccine supply. Oct 23, 2006 [Full text]
WHO. Guidance to influenza laboratories: diagnosing swine influenza A/H1N1 infections of current concern. Apr 25, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. H1N1 in post-pandemic period. Aug 10, 2010 [Full text]
WHO. H5N1 Avian influenza: timeline of major events. Updated frequently [Full text]
WHO. Human infection with new influenza A (H1N1) virus: clinical observations from Mexico and other affected countries, May 2009. WHO Wkly Epidemiol Rec 2009 May 22;84(21):185-89 [Full text]
WHO. Influenza A(H1N1). Apr 29, 2009, statement by Director-General Dr Margaret Chan, explaining move from pandemic alert phase 4 to phase 5 [Full text]
WHO. Infection control recommendations for avian influenza in health-care. Apr 19, 2006 (concise guide based on full recommendations updated Feb 9, 2006) [Full text]
WHO. Infection control recommendations for avian influenza in health-care facilities. Apr 2008 [Full text]
WHO. Influenza research at the human and animal interface: report of a WHO working group. Released Nov 1, 2006 [Full text]
WHO. Interim planning considerations for mass gatherings in the context of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza. Released Nov 13, 2009 [full text]
WHO. Interim protocol: rapid operations to contain the initial emergence of pandemic influenza. May 2007 [Full text]
WHO. Interim WHO guidance for the surveillance of human infection with swine influenza A(H1N1) virus. Apr 27, 2009 [Full text - PDF]
WHO. Issues that arise between governments when developing a multilateral response to a potential outbreak of pandemic influenza. Project on addressing ethical issues in pandemic influenza planning, working group four. Oct 21, 2006 [Full text - PDF]
WHO. How to perform a particulate respirator seal check. Poster. 2008 [Full text]
WHO. How to put on and take off personal protective equipment (PPE). Poster. 2008 [Full text]
WHO. Options for the use of human H5N1 influenza vaccines and the WHO H5N1 vaccine stockpile. Released May 16, 2008 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic influenza preparedness and response: a WHO guidance document. Released Apr 26, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 1: Viruses resistant to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) identified. Jul 8, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 2: WHO recommendations on pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines. Jul 13, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 3: Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 3 (revised). Jul 16, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 4: Preliminary information important for understanding the evolving situation. Jul 24, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 5: Pandemic influenza in pregnant women. Jul 31, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 6: Safety of pandemic vaccines. Aug 6, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 7: Pandemic influenza vaccine manufacturing process and timeline. Aug 6, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 8. Recommended use of antivirals. Aug 21, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 9. Preparing for the second wave: lessons from current outbreaks. Aug 28, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 10. Measures in school settings. Sep 11, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 11. Pandemic influenza vaccines: current status. Sep 24, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 12. Antiviral use and the risk of drug resistance: pandemic. Sep 25, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 13. Clinical features of severe cases of pandemic influenza: Oct 16, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 14. Experts advise WHO on pandemic vaccine policies and strategies. Oct 30, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 15. Infection of farmed animals with the pandemic virus. Nov 5, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 16. Safety of pandemic vaccines. Nov 19, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 17. Public health significance of virus mutation detected in Norway. Nov 20, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 18. Oseltamivir resistance in immunocompromised hospital patients. Dec 2, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 19. WHO use of advisory bodies in responding to the influenza pandemic. Dec 3, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 20. Comparing deaths from pandemic and seasonal influenza. Dec 22, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 – update 94. Weekly update. Apr 2, 2010 [Full text]
WHO. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009: frequently asked questions. May 2, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Preparing responses to the 2009 influenza A (H1N1) pandemic June 23, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Recommendations of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on influenza A (H1N1) vaccines. May 19, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Report of the WHO consultation on surveillance for pandemic influenza. Based on Dec 10-12, 2007, meeting in Geneva. Released Mar 3, 2009 [Full text – PDF]
WHO. The international response to the influenza pandemic: WHO responds to the critics. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 21. Jun 10, 2010 [Full text]
WHO. The role and obligations of health-care workers during an outbreak of pandemic influenza. Project on addressing ethical issues in pandemic influenza planning, working group three. Sept 14, 2006 [Full text - PDF]
WHO. Timeline of influenza A (H1N1) cases. Interactive map of disease spread [Web page]
WHO. Summary report of a high-level consultation: new influenza A (H1N1). May 20, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Status of candidate vaccine virus development for the current influenza A(H1N1). May 8, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Swine flu illness in the United States and Mexico--update 2. Apr 26, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Vaccines for the new influenza A (H1N1). May 2, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. Viral gene sequences to assist update diagnostics for swine influenza A (H1N1). Apr 25, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. World now at the start of 2009 influenza pandemic. June 11, 2009, statement by Director-General Dr Margaret Chan, explaining move from pandemic alert phase 5 to phase 6 [Full text]
WHO. What is post-pandemic? (FAQ) Aug 10, 2010 [Full text]
WHO. WHO case definitions for human infections with influenza A(H5N1) virus. Aug 29, 2006 [Full text]
WHO. WHO/ECDC frequently asked questions for oseltamivir resistance. Epidemic and Pandemic Alert Response (EPR). Feb 15, 2008 [Full text]
WHO. WHO global influenza preparedness plan: the role of WHO and recommendations for national measures before and during pandemics. Released Apr 12, 2005 [Full text]
WHO. WHO information on tuberculosis and pandemic influenza A (H1N1). Nov 12, 2009 [Full text]
WHO. WHO pandemic influenza draft protocol for rapid response and containment. May 30, 2006 [Full text - PDF]
WHO. WHO pandemic phase descriptions and main actions by phase. Apr 26, 2009. Describes new phase criteria [Full text]
WHO. WHO rapid advice guidelines on pharmacological management of humans infected with avian influenza A (H5N1) virus. May 2006 [Summary with link to full text]
WHO. WHO recommendations for the post-pandemic period. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 23. Aug 10, 2010 [Full text]
WHO. WHO recommendations relating to travelers coming from and going to countries experiencing outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza [Full text]
WHO Writing Group. Nonpharmaceutical interventions for pandemic influenza, international measures. Emerg Infect Dis 2006 Jan;12(1) [Full text]
WHO Writing Group. Nonpharmaceutical interventions for pandemic influenza, national and community measures. Emerg Infect Dis 2006 Jan;12(1) [Full text]
WHO/OIE/FAO H5N1 Evolution Working Group. Toward a unified nomenclature system for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1). (Online report) Emerg Infect Dis 2008 Jul;14(7):e1 [Full text]
Writing Committee of the WHO Consultation on Clinical Aspects of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza. Clinical aspects of pandemic 2009 influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. N Engl J Med 2010 May 6;362(18):1708-19 [Full text]
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