Influenza A(H1N1) Pandemic Alert Level 5
Following the news of an outbreak of swine flu, or: Influenza A(H1N1), we have compiled some information which may be of use to you if you plan to issue advice. The website will be updated frequently as the situation is changing rapidly.
Dear Members, Observers and contacts of the EuroPharm Forum
Following the news of an outbreak of swine flu (confirmed cases in Mexico, Canada, Spain, UK, Israel, Costa Rica and parts of the US), we have compiled some information which may be of use to you if you plan to issue advice. We will update the EuroPharm Forum website frequently as the situation is changing rapidly.
Please follow this link http://www.europharmforum.org/ to find information on:
Useful sources of trusted information
Current cases
WHO alert level
Background
Pandemic influenza preparedness plans
Travel advice
Advice for customers with symptoms
What are the symptoms?
Advice on prevention
Infection control
Masks
Ethical considerations
The WHO is convening a Scientific Review on 29 April in response to requests from the scientific community for more detailed scientific information on swine influenza. An update will be provided.
Best regards
Dick Tromp
President, EuroPharm Forum
Kirsten Holme Christensen
Manager, EuroPharm Forum Professional Executive