Clinical Management of Swine Flu Pandemic
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 also known as Swine Flu, 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.
The Clinical Management of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 resource (See below) has been produced to be used as a guide for GPs in the management of patients with presumptive or confirmed infection with Pandemic (H1N1) 2009. It should be read in conjunction with current advice on the diagnosis of the infection, as well as resources available concerning the current pandemic phase and the focus of investigation, treatment and public health measures at the time.
Updates and Information
As you can appreciate, information with regards to the Pandemic (H1N1) is constantly being updated. To ensure that you have the most recent information, please go to www.public.health.wa.gov.au. This website contains information with regards to Tamiflu, fact sheets for patients, clinical management, practice resources and info on the current pandemic phase ""PROTECT" . This site also contains links to other useful webpages.
New information made available to the Division will be faxed/emailed to GPs and appropriate links will be placed on the website. Please check regularly for updates
For further information or advice on Pandemic (H1N1) please contact Denise Puddick on 9581 3352 or denisep@gpdownsouth.com.au