The predominant virus has been the strain that caused the 2009 h1n1 pandemic. Who has developed this manual in order to strengthen the laboratory diagnosis and virological surveillance of influenza infection by providing standard methods for the collection, detection, isolation and characterization of viruses. Influenza can cause mild to severe illness, and it may predispose to exacerbations of underlying disease or development of secondary bacterial infections. Its estimated toll of up to 50 million deaths 1,2 exceeded that of the first world war, resulting in a dramatic decline in life expectancy in many countries at the. Nchs collects death certificate data from state vital statistics offices for virtually all deaths occurring in the united states. Global influenza surveillance network gisn, has been performing influenza virological surveillance since 1952. Cuan grave puede enfermarse una persona con influenza.
The groups of persons for whom vaccination is recommended and the antiviral medications recommended for chemoprophylaxis or treatment oseltamivir or zanamivir have not changed. Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children, 20162017 committee on infectious diseases this document is ed and is property of the american academy of pediatrics and its board of directors. Pdf file of the complete article 465k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Individuals with a history of mild allergy to eggs specifically, those who only have hives as a. A collection, storage and transport of specimens 29 2. Preventing and controlling influenza with available.
The national center for health statistics nchs collects and disseminates the nations official vital statistics. Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in. With influenza activity surging, critical illness and deaths have been reported in young and middleaged u. Influenza and influenza vaccines centers for disease. Although the vaccination rate for healthcare personnel in 2006 was 42%, with moderate effort. In a study of influenza seasons from 197677 through 200607, the estimated number of annual influenza associated deaths from respiratory and circulatory causes ranged from a low of 3,349 198586 season to a high of. Creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike license. Treating influenza flu information for people at high risk for flu complications do you have asthma, diabetes, or chronic heart disease. This work is licensed under a creative commons attribution. Influenza a viruses are further categorized into subtypes on the basis of two surface anti. Influenza vaccination rates among healthcare personnel should be regularly measured and reported. Influenza is an infectious respiratory disease that, in humans, is caused by influenza a and influenza b viruses. Distribution of revised versions is the responsibility of the office of operations management oom. This flyer contains information about everyday preventive actions.
Those at high risk for developing complications include children under the age of 2, pregnant women, adults over the age of 65, and those who have a chronic disease such as cancer. Influenza a and b are the two types of influenza viruses that cause epidemic human disease 21. Influenza is a contagious, acute respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, usually influenza a or b subtypes. Flu is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. This network has played a critical role in developing our current understanding of global influenza virus circulation. The laboratory diagnosis and virological surveillance of influenza 27 2. Links to pubmed are also available for selected references. It is too early in the season to determine which influenza viruses will predominantly. Treating influenza flu centers for disease control and. Typically characterized by annual seasonal epidemics, sporadic pandemic outbreaks. Jr the antigenic composition of influenza virus measured by antibodyabsorption.
Asthma, diabetes and chronic heart disease were among the most common of these. Pandemic influenza operations and response plan cms pandemic operations for official use only page viii and response plan september 2009 record of changes the cms pandemic influenza operations and response plan is a controlled document. Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person through droplets made when people with. Pdf introduccion a influenzatambien conocida como gripees una enfermedad viral altamente contagiosa, frecuente y grave. This new edition has been completely revised and reflects the integration of disciplines concerning the emergence, evolution, pathogenesis and control of influenza. Annual influenza associated deaths ranged from 12,000 to 56,000 between 2010 and 2014, with an average of 23,607 annual deaths persons 65 years of age and older account for 70% to 85% of deaths 2. Nationally, influenza activity is being caused mostly by influenza b viruses, followed by h1n1 viruses and h3n2 viruses. Hence, there is an urgent need for better tools to prevent, detect, control and treat influenza, including more effective vaccines and antiviral drugs that would instil public confidence and uptake, especially in lmics. Manual for the laboratory diagnosis and virological. The number of influenza associated deaths varies substantially by year, influenza virus type and subtype, and age group. Take everyday preventive actions that may slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory nose, throat, and lungs illnesses, like flu. Vaccination efforts should begin as soon as vaccine is available and continue through the influenza season. The downloadable section includes a variety of resources related to viruses and diseases which may assist providers and suppliers in their planning and preparedness. Some people are at risk for serious influenza complications, such as.
Who manual for the laboratory diagnosis and virological. Everyday preventive actions can help fight germs, like flu. The textbook of influenza is a comprehensive resource covering all aspects of influenza, from the genetic and molecular biology of the virus through to clinical aspects of the disease and the latest drug developments and treatments. If so, you are at high risk of serious illness if you get flu.