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The fatal strain The fatal strain Alan Sipress A riveting account of why science alone can't stop the next pandemicWhen avian flu began spreading across Asia in the early-2000s, it reawakened fears that had lain dormant for nearly a century. Duri… OL13740762W
Swine flu Swine flu Terence Stephenson Presents an introduction to the swine influenza in the United States, discussing its symptoms, treatment, preventive measures that can be taken, impact of the virus on children, and information about… OL15474087W
The domestic and international impacts of the 2009-H1N1 influenza a pandemic The domestic and international impacts of the 2009-H1N1 influenza a pandemic Eileen R. Choffnes,David A. Relman,Alison Mack "In March and early April 2009, a new, swine-origin 2009-H1N1 influenza A virus emerged in Mexico and the United States. During the first few weeks of surveillance, the virus spread by human-to-human… OL16114529W
Pandemic influenza preparedness and response Pandemic influenza preparedness and response Keiji Fukuda "Influenza pandemics are unpredictable but recurring events that can have severe consequences on societies worldwide. This revised WHO guidance publication on pandemic influenza preparedness and res… OL16141182W
Pandemic planning Pandemic planning David R. Black,J. Eric Dietz "Offering research and evidence-based guidelines for strategic plan development, this book draws on the lessons learned over three years of pandemic preparedness exercises. Collaborating with nationa… OL16557597W
Emerging respiratory infections in the 21st century Emerging respiratory infections in the 21st century Alimuddin Zumla,David S.C.. Hui,Wing-Wai Yew "Respiratory infections are one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. As we enter the twenty-first century, several landmark events are unfolding in the area of respiratory … OL19846978W
Preparing for a pandemic influenza Preparing for a pandemic influenza Stephen D. Prior An episode of pandemic influenza is the viral equivalent of a perfect storm. Three essential conditions must be met for an outbreak to begin: a new flu virus must emerge from the animal reservoirs th… OL19896367W
Influenza in practice Influenza in practice Roy Jennings,Robert C. Read "Almost every winter there is an outbreak or epidemic of influenza in the UK and many other countries. These infections contribute to an annual increase in both morbidity and mortality, primarily in … OL24422885W
Managing influenza in primary care Managing influenza in primary care Nicholson "Managing Influenza in Primary Care provides a comprehensive guide to influenza, with detailed discussions of its clinical presentation, the complications encountered in various patient subgroups, th… OL24436191W
Flu Flu Gina Kolata The fascinating, true story of the world's deadliest disease. In 1918, the Great Flu Epidemic felled the young and healthy virtually overnight. An estimated forty million people died as the epidemic … OL2699188W
The Great Influenza The Great Influenza Amelia Pérez de Villlar,Amelia Pérez de Villlar,Amelia Pérez de Villlar,Amelia Pérez de Villlar,John M. Barry At the height of WWI, history's most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. It kill… OL7989229W