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2009 H1N1 (referred to as swine flu) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of 2009 H1N1 flu was underway.
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H1N1 is a novel flu strain. As such no immunity currently exists in the population. Good health care practices and sound diagnosis and treatment are required to reduce the threat of this strain in the population.
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The distribution of the H1N1 vaccine is provided by the federal government through state and local health departments. Health care providers in active practice must be kept abreast of developments in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this new strain.
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Between 1915 and 1928, there was a widespread epidemic of Encephalitis lethargica. This outbreak ran parallel with a influenza outbreak. Although there is not sufficient evidence to link the epidemic and the influenza outbreak, there are similarities between the two that cannot be ignored. There have only been sporadic cases of the disease seen in the late 20th century....
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