Information on the 2009 H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) Outbreak
Diagram of the H1N1 swine flu virus (photo public domain)
In April 2009, cases of a new human transmissible H1N1 (swine flu) virus were reported in Mexico and the United States. Since then, new cases have been identified in many other countries. The World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control, and other health agencies are monitoring the situation closely.
Official Information on the Outbreak
- WHO Influenza A (H1N1) Information
- CDC H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Information
- Washington State Department of Health Information
- Public Health - Seattle & King County H1N1 flu (swine flu) Information
- Other public health departments in Washington
University of Washington
- UW H1N1 Influenza information site
- UW Alert Site
- UW Academic Continuity Toolkit
- UW Administrative Business Continuity Toolkit
- School of Public Health Academic Continuity Plan
Further Information
- Update on the Evolving Swine Influenza Outbreak -- Monday, May 4, 5:30pm, Hogness Auditorium, UW Medical Center
- Stop Germs, Stay Healthy! (Public Health - Seattle & King County)
- Could I have H1N1 flu (swine flu)?
- Google Maps H1N1 Swine Flu Mashup
- Training Resources for Swine Flu Situation (Northwest Center for Public Health Practice)
- Ann Marie Kimball, Professor of Epidemiology, discusses H1N1 flu on KUOW (4/27/2009)
- Ira Longini, Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, discusses the importance of social distancing with MSNBC.com (4/26/2009) (video)
- UW Insight: Interviews with Professors Ira Longini, Ann Marie Kimball, and Susan Allan on H1N1 and the threat of pandemic
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