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Awareness of Swine Flu Among the Medical Students of Shaikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan [PDF]
, 2020 Bacckground: Swine flu is a viral disease affecting upper as well as lower respiratory tracts. Due to limited resources in a developing country like Pakistan, medical students (the future medical practitioners) should be familiar with the basic knowledge,
Bakhtawar, M. (Marriam) +3 more
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, 2005 Examines shortfalls in available anti-viral medication and hospital capacity to respond to an epidemic, compares U.S. preparedness to that of the United Kingdom and Canada, and offers recommendations designed to boost America's ...
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The facts on H1N1 flu (2009) [PDF]
, 2009 Presented by University of Missouri Extension.What is H1N1 flu? H1N1 flu is a new virus that causes an illness similar to the seasonal flu. H1N1 flu is sometimes referred to as the "swine flu." However, H1N1 is the correct name for this virus.
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VaccinesBackground: Influenza-related absenteeism causes significant economic implications. Vaccination is the most effective intervention for preventing influenza infection and its complications.
Radosław Sierpiński +2 more
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Who Takes Advantage of Free Flu Shots? Examining the Effects of an Expansion in Coverage [PDF]
Because of the high risk of costly complications (including death) and the externalities of contagious diseases, many countries provide free flu shots to certain populations free of charge.
Carman, K.G., Mosca, I.
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Pandemic Flu Preparedness: Lessons From the Frontlines [PDF]
, 2009 Outlines early lessons from the 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak and recommendations for strengthening the U.S. core public health capacity, including vaccine stockpile and development, planning and coordination, infrastructure, and surge capacity and ...
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VaccinesBackground: Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD) are susceptible to influenza infections and their complications. However, they may avoid vaccination for fear of exacerbating their IRD. This study evaluates the 2023/24 influenza vaccine in
Karolina Gente +16 more
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Interventions targeting healthcare worker influenza vaccination: A systematic review
Human Vaccines & ImmunotherapeuticsHealthcare workers (HCWs) have notably low influenza vaccination coverage rates (VCR) despite influenza being one of the world’s deadliest viruses. Interventions have attempted to tackle this issue, yet they have been unsuccessful in reaching desirable ...
Sarah Françoise Bertrand +4 more
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Paid Sick Days Improve Public Health by Reducing the Spread of Disease [PDF]
, 2006 Paid sick days can reduce the spread of disease at work and in child-care settings, creating significant public health benefits and a more productive workforce. That's why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that workers with the flu
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Clinical and epidemiological evaluation of influenza and SARS-CoV-2 coinfected cases
Journal of Infection in Developing CountriesIntroduction: Coinfection of COVID-19 with influenza pathogens, may complicate the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, which is a new concern. This study aims to evaluate COVID-19 and influenza coinfected cases during the flu season, while the SARS-CoV-
Yeliz Çiçek +3 more
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