Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses which circulate in all parts of the world. Most people recover from fever and other symptoms within a week without requiring medical attention. However, influenza can cause severe illness or death, particularly among high risk groups including the very young, the elderly, pregnant women, health workers and those with serious medical conditions.
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This resource pack was developed for the country offices of the World Health Organization and national Public Health institutions, as an overview of the...
Biological safety, also known as biosafety, is an important part of clinical and laboratory activities that provides a structured approach to minimizing...
The Sixteenth Biregional Meeting of National Influenza Centres and Influenza Surveillance in the South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions took place...
The Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework is a World Health Assembly resolution adopted unanimously by all Member States in 2011. It brings together...