H1N1 influenza is here.
On 11 June WHO announced that the spread of H1N1 had reached pandemic phase 6. Since then countries around the world have increased their planning and preparedness for the continuing pandemic. Guidelines have been issued and circulated but confusion continues over their interpretation. We need to remind ourselves of the principles behind control measures and educate and reinforce standard infection control procedures in the acute hospital setting.
Burns
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SM
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK. SM.Burns@luht.scot.nhs.uk
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