H1N1 (Swine) Flu & HIV/AIDS

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An Update on What H1N1 (Swine) Flu Means for HIV-Positive People (August 31, 2009)
HIV expert Joel Gallant, M.D., M.P.H., provides the details.
From The Body
FAQs About H1N1 (Swine) Flu Virus From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums
From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums
What Adults With HIV Infection Should Know About the Novel H1N1 Flu (Formerly Called Swine Flu) (October 21, 2009)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Novel H1N1 (Swine Flu) and Concerns for People Living With HIV (August 31, 2009)
From Project Inform

U.S. Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30 - October 24, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009, 11:00 AM ET Data reported to CDC by October 27, 2009, 12:00 AM ET
Cases Defined by	Hospitali- zations	Deaths
Influenza and Pneumonia Syndrome*	25,985	2,916
Influenza Laboratory-Tests**	12,466	530
* Reports can be based on syndromic, admission or discharge data, or a combination of data elements that could include laboratory-confirmed and influenza-like illness hospitalizations. ** Laboratory confirmation includes any positive influenza test (rapid influenza tests, RT-PCR, DFA, IFA, or culture), whether or not typing was done.
International Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection See: World Health Organization

The image above is of the newly identified H1N1 (swine) flu virus taken in the CDC Influenza Laboratory.

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Flu Tracker (Regularly Updated)
Tracking the progress of H1N1 swine flu.
From Rhiza Labs
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You (November 5, 2009)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What To Do If You Get Sick: 2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu (November 5, 2009)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2009 H1N1 Flu: Situation Update (October 30, 2009)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Interim Guidance for H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home (October 23, 2009)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Latest on H1N1 (Swine Flu) and HIV/AIDS (October 21, 2009)
From The Body
Swine Flu & HIV (September 29, 2009)
From Terrence Higgins Trust
H1N1 and HIV: Tips to Keep You Safe and Healthy (September 21, 2009)
From Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
An Update on H1N1 (Swine Flu) and HIV (September 2, 2009)
A webinar from AIDS.gov.
From AIDS.gov
HIV/AIDS Doesn't Increase Swine Flu (H1N1) Death Risk, Study Suggests (August 25, 2009)
From The Body
Novel H1N1 Flu: Background on the Situation (July 31, 2009)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What Does H1N1 (Swine) Flu Mean for People With HIV/AIDS? (Last Updated: July 21, 2009)
HIV expert Joel Gallant, M.D., M.P.H., provides the details.
From The Body
Key Facts About H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) (May 3, 2009)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infections in a School -- New York City, April 2009 (April 30, 2009)
In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Swine Influenza in Pigs and People (April 28, 2009)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Governor Paterson Directs State Health Department to Monitor Possible Swine Flu Cases (April 25, 2009)
DOH to activate infectious disease, epidemiology, laboratory, disaster preparedness and health systems staff for coordinated efforts across the State; hotline set up for residents with questions or concerns about swine flu.
From New York State Office of the Governor
Clean Hands Save Lives! (February 18, 2008)
How to wash your hands to avoid illness.
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV/AIDS and the Flu (October 26, 2007)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs (October 6, 2006)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

School and Community Recommendations

Swine Influenza: Information for Parents (April 26, 2009)
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From New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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H1N1 (Swine) Flu & HIV/AIDS

U.S. Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30 - October 24, 2009