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    • How do people become infected with influenza A(H1N1)?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of infection?
    • Regarding study of the first outbreak, have you received any feedback from the WHO team sent to Mexico to investigate the outbreak?
    • Is there any confirmation of transmission between pigs and humans at this point?
    • Is there any information on the economic impact of the outbreak so far?
    • Why are we so worried about this pandemic possibility when thousands die every year from seasonal epidemics?
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    Guidelines: Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

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    Laboratory and virology guides

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    Prevention and Control of Respiratory Diseases in Health Facilities

    Organization and Management of Health Systems and Services

     

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    Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Americas

     Epidemiological week 44 (November 1-7)

    35 of 35 countries with confirmed cases
    27 countries with deaths among the confirmed cases.

    Current Level of Alert

    Pandemia (H1N1) 2009: Interactive Map

    Pandemic Monitoring: Qualitative Indicators Interactive Maps

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    FAQ Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

    WHO: Frequently Asked Questions about Influenza A/H1N1

    No rationale for travel restrictions

    Pandemia (H1N1) 2009 Monitoring Indicators Maps

    Map 1 - Geographical spread by country Americas Region

    Map 2 - Trend of respiratory disease activity compared to previous week

    Map 3 - Intensity of Acute Respiratory Disease in the Population

    Map 4 - Impact of Acute Respiratory Disease on Health Care Services

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