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Book SynopsisPandemic influenza is a re-emerging pathogen with serious public health consequences. The A(H1N1) pandemic in 2009/10 and the continuing threat to humans from avian influenza A(H5N1) and other novel influenza viruses have both underlined the importance of preparedness at local, national and international levels. With a strong emphasis on practicality, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the science and operational application of influenza epidemiology, virology and immunology, vaccinology, pharmaceutical and public health measures, biomathematical modelling, policy issues and ethics involved in preparing for and responding to pandemic influenza. Each chapter raises key questions and answers them in clear and concise sections, detailing relevant modelling studies and further reading. Comprehensively updated to incorporate major lessons from the 2009/10 pandemic, this second edition includes new contributions on surveillance, International Health Regulations, clinical management and local health service responses, illustrated with vibrant international case studies. Written in an easily accessible style by global experts, this is an essential text for students of public health and those involved in local, national and international pandemic preparedness and response.
Table of Contentsa: Contributors b: Editor Biographies c: Foreword d: Acknowledgements e: Glossary 1: Epidemiology and clinical features of interpandemic influenza 2: Influenza surveillance and pandemic requirements 3: Basic influenza virology and immunology,br>Influenza in birds and mammals 4: History and epidemiological features of pandemic influenza 5: Epidemiology of pandemic influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 6: Clinical features and treatment of pandemic influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 7: Influenza transmission and infection control issues 8: Pandemic preparedness 9: Emergency preparedness and business continuity planning 10: The role of exercises in pandemic preparedness 11: Local health services responses to the 2009 pandemic 12: Bio-mathematical modelling and pandemic preparedness 13: Pharmaceutical Interventions 14: Pandemic vaccines 15: National and international public health measures 16: Port Health and International Health Regulations 17: Socio-economic impact 18: Ethical issues related to pandemic preparedness and response 19: Pandemic Communication Case Study 1: Mexico Case Study 2: Chile Case Study 3: New Zealand Case Study 4: The former Soviet Union Case Study 5: Africa Case Study 6: Denmark Case Study 7: South East Asia Case Study 8: North America Case Study 9: Saudi Arabia f: Index
