Sanofi-aventis India announces the launch of SITE (Screening India’s Twin Epidemic)-

Sanofi-aventis India announces the launch of SITE (Screening India’s Twin Epidemic)-: "Sanofi-aventis India announces the launch of SITE (Screening India’s Twin Epidemic)-
India’s largest study to estimate Diabetes and Hypertension prevalence amongst outpatients across 10 States

It is well-known that India is rapidly becoming the diabetes capital of the world. But how many of us realize that diabetes and hypertension are together becoming a Twin Epidemic in India?"

CDC Releases ‘Quick Facts’ for Providers on Antiviral Drug Use

CDC Releases ‘Quick Facts’ for Providers on Antiviral Drug Use: "

At Friday’s CDC press briefing on 2009 H1N1 flu, Dr. Anne Schuchat stressed the importance of antiviral drugs for severe illness and directed clinicians to a fact sheet on “some of the myths and misconceptions about antivirals.”

Among the CDC’s “Quick Facts for Clinicians on Antiviral Treatments for 2009 H1N1″:

• Although initiating treatment within 48 hours of symptom onset is preferable, many patients (including those hospitalized or at high risk for severe illness) may still benefit if treatment is started later.


• While antivirals are advised for patients with heightened risk, even those without risk factors might benefit, making clinical judgment “essential.”


• If flu is suspected and treatment seems warranted, antivirals should be started before laboratory confirmation of illness.

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N95 Respirators or Surgical Mask for Protection from Influenza?

N95 Respirators or Surgical Mask for Protection from Influenza?: "

By current knowledge, a surgical mask is sufficient. Save N95 respirators for TB and other aerosol-transmitted diseases. (more…)

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New: 2009 H1N1 and People with Diabetes

New: 2009 H1N1 and People with Diabetes: "Influenza related information for people with diabetes"

Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers

Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers: "

PERSPECTIVE

Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers

A.M. Stewart

Alexandra Stewart writes that mandatory vaccination of health care workers raises important questions about a state’s power to compel individuals to engage in particular activities in order to protect the public.

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Updated: H1N1 Flu and You Brochure (PDF - 184 KB)

Updated: H1N1 Flu and You Brochure (PDF - 184 KB): "HHS and CDC have released a new brochure for download and printing which provides information and details about H1N1 flu, prevention, symptoms, and what to do if you get sick."

H1N1 Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine Dosage Chart

H1N1 Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine Dosage Chart: "A printable chart which notes age, dose, manufacturer, number of doses, and route."

CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message: Key Issues for Clinicians Concerning Antiviral Treatments for 2009 H1N1

CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message: Key Issues for Clinicians Concerning Antiviral Treatments for 2009 H1N1: "The 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus continues to be the dominant influenza virus in circulation in the U.S. The benefit of antiviral treatment is greatest when it is initiated as early as possible in the clinical course."