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The pandemic caused by the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus is over, according to a statement issued Aug. 10 by Dr. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization.
The Emergency Committee of the WHO declared the end of the H1N1 pandemic after reviewing the most recent global influenza data, including reports from countries that are now in the midst of flu season.
The H1N1 virus has not gone away, but the absence of out-of-season flu outbreaks and the current disease intensity levels have changed significantly from a year ago and now resemble seasonal influenza, Dr. Chan said in her statement. Many countries are reporting a mix of flu viruses, compared with the domination of the 2009 H1N1 virus at this time last year, she said.
“Continued vigilance is extremely important, and WHO has issued advice on recommended surveillance, vaccination, and clinical management during the post-pandemic period,” Dr. Chan said.
The 2010-2011 flu vaccine has been formulated to protect against the 2009 H1N1 virus, an H3N1 virus, and an influenza B virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The pandemic caused by the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus is over, according to a statement issued Aug. 10 by Dr. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization.
The Emergency Committee of the WHO declared the end of the H1N1 pandemic after reviewing the most recent global influenza data, including reports from countries that are now in the midst of flu season.
The H1N1 virus has not gone away, but the absence of out-of-season flu outbreaks and the current disease intensity levels have changed significantly from a year ago and now resemble seasonal influenza, Dr. Chan said in her statement. Many countries are reporting a mix of flu viruses, compared with the domination of the 2009 H1N1 virus at this time last year, she said.
“Continued vigilance is extremely important, and WHO has issued advice on recommended surveillance, vaccination, and clinical management during the post-pandemic period,” Dr. Chan said.
The 2010-2011 flu vaccine has been formulated to protect against the 2009 H1N1 virus, an H3N1 virus, and an influenza B virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The pandemic caused by the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus is over, according to a statement issued Aug. 10 by Dr. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization.
The Emergency Committee of the WHO declared the end of the H1N1 pandemic after reviewing the most recent global influenza data, including reports from countries that are now in the midst of flu season.
The H1N1 virus has not gone away, but the absence of out-of-season flu outbreaks and the current disease intensity levels have changed significantly from a year ago and now resemble seasonal influenza, Dr. Chan said in her statement. Many countries are reporting a mix of flu viruses, compared with the domination of the 2009 H1N1 virus at this time last year, she said.
“Continued vigilance is extremely important, and WHO has issued advice on recommended surveillance, vaccination, and clinical management during the post-pandemic period,” Dr. Chan said.
The 2010-2011 flu vaccine has been formulated to protect against the 2009 H1N1 virus, an H3N1 virus, and an influenza B virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.