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Influenza Virus A(H1N1)Treatment phaseAs from Monday 21st December we have moved to Treatment Phase. This means that all patients who develop influenza like symptoms and who are at higher risk of developing severe or complicated illness will be treated with antivirals immediately without the need of a swab.
Patients not considered to be at higher risk of developing severe or complicated illness and who have uncomplicated illness due to confirmed or strongly suspected influenza virus infection do not need to be treated with antivirals...click here for the full document.
Information on the H1N1vaccineENGLISH Vaccination of H1N1 for those persons falling under high risk groups [29/12/09]
MALTI It-tilqima tal-H1N1 [06/01/10]
ENGLISH ECDC HEALTH INFORMATION - Q & A on vaccines and vaccination in relation to the pandemic influenza (H1N1) [30/12/09]
Mitigation phaseMalta has been in Mitigation Phase since 9th July 2009 following one week of Containment phase since the first local case of H1N1 was confirmed on 1st July. Since 09/07/09 swabbing and treatment is offered to all those persons who are at high risk of developing complications from influenza which include persons suffering from chronic disease, children under 5 years of age and pregnant women.
Any person who develops flu like symptoms should contact his doctor ,who will in turn contact the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit if the patient falls under the criteria to be swabbed. The Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit will arrange for swabbing to be done, and will inform the patient with the result and arrange for treatment if required. Key MessagesYou are advised to contact your family doctor if you have flu like symptoms and suffer from serious underlying health conditions or are pregnant or a child under 5 years of age or whose condition suddenly gets worse and those whose condition is still getting worse after 7 days (5 days for a child). Health adviceGeneral hygiene can help to reduce transmission of all influenza viruses, including the H1N1 virus. This includes:
Situation in Malta and GozoUpdated cumulative number of confirmed cases of Influenza A(H1N1)v can be viewed here. General InformationENGLISH Influenza A(H1N1) Frequently Asked Questions [5/5/09] MALTI Virus ta' l-Influwenza FAQ [5/5/09]
ENGLISH Influenza Virus A(H1N1) Travel Advice [15/5/09] MALTI Influenza Virus A(H1N1) Travel Advice [15/5/09]
ENGLISH H1N1 Flu Information for Businesses and Employers [15/6/09] MALTI Informazzjoni fuq l-H1N1 għal Intrapriżi u min jħaddem [15/6/09]
ENGLISH Information regarding breast feeding and H1N1v Influenza Virus [14/7/09] MALTI Informazzjoni dwar l-H1N1 ghall-ommijiet li qeghdin ireddghu lit-tarbija [14/7/09]
ENGLISH People at high risk of developing flu-related complications MALTI Persuni bl-influenza li ghandhom riskju iktar ta' kumplikazzjonijiet
Personal precautionary measures for people who are travelling [16/5/09] Recommendation on Personal Protective Measures for Reducing Transmission of Human Influenza [10/5/09] Information for parentsENGLISH H1N1 - Information for parents [19/11/09] MALTESE H1N1 - Informazzjoni ghall-genituri [19/11/09] LeafletsMALTI L-Influwenza Virus A(H1N1) - Kif tipproteġi lilek innifsek - [5MB] PDF ENGLISH Influenza Virus A(H1N1) - How to protect yourself
PostersMALTI Riklam H1N1 - Agħmel bħalna u tlaqqam [29/01/10] ENGLISH H1N1 advert - Get vaccinated today [29/01/10]
MALTI Influwenza - Kif tista' tipproteġi lilek innifsek u lill-oħrajn ENGLISH Influenza - How to Protect Yourself and Others
MALTI Kif taħsel idejk bis-sapun u l-ilma. ENGLISH How to wash your hands with soap and water.
MALTI Agħtas u armi ENGLISH Sneeze and bin
Press Releases
LinksEUROPEAN CENTRE FOR DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL Dedicated influenza A(H1N1)v page
Epidemic Intelligence French team at InVS A(H1N1) "swine" influenza, Worldwide situation
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
EU-HEALTH PORTAL
WHO Influenza A(H1N1) dedicated web site
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