Department of Health confirmed that the country already has a case of the dreaded influenza A(H1N1) virus. The patient who is now quarantined, is a 10-year-old girl who arrived in the Philippines on May 18 from United States.
Archive for Influenza Virus
What is H1N1 (swine flu)? Swine Flu Symptoms
What is H1N1 (swine flu)? H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. Why is this new H1N1 virus sometimes called “swine flu”? This virus was o
Interim Guidance for Airlines Regarding Flight Crews Arriving from Domestic and International Areas Affected by Swine Influenza
Recommendations in this guidance document are based on standard infection control and industrial hygiene practices and should be implemented immediately to protect workers and to delay the spread of this newly emerged influenza virus via airline travel.