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Selected Reading  

* ACEP (American College of Emergency Physicians). Public guidance regarding emergency department use for H1N1 flu symptoms. Released Nov 4, 2009 [Full text]

* Adiego Sancho B, Omenaca Teres M, Martinez Cuenca S, et al. Human case of swine influenza A (H1N1), Aragon, Spain, November 2008. (Rapid communications) Eurosurveill 2009 Feb 19;14(7):pi=19120 [Full text]

* Agarwal PP, Cinti S, Kazerooni EA. Chest radiographic and CT findings in novel swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus (S-OIV) infection. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2009 Dec (published online Oct 14) [Full text]

* ANZ ECMO influenza investigators. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for 2009 influenza A(H1N1) acute respiratory distress syndrome. JAMA 2009 (published online Oct 12) [Full text]

* ANZIC influenza investigators. Critical care services and 2009 H1N1 influenza in Australia and New Zealand. N Engl J Med 2009 (published online Oct 8) [Full text]

* ASPR/ECCC/ACEP. National strategic plan for emergency department management of outbreaks of novel H1N1 influenza. Joint ASPR/ECCC/ACEP document 2009 [Full text]

* Ayora-Talavera G, Cadavieco-Burgos JM, Canul-Armas AB. Serologic evidence of human and swine influenza. Emerg Infect Dis 2005 Jan;11(1):158-60 [Full text]

* Baden LR, Drazen JM, Kritek PA, et al. H1N1 influenza A disease--information for health professionals. (Editorial) N Engl J Med 2009 (published online May 7) [Full text]

* Baker MG, Wilson N, Huang QS, et al. Pandemic influenza A(H1N1) in New Zealand: the experience from April to August 2009. (Rapid communications) Eurosurveill 2009 Aug 27;14(34):pii=19319 [Full text]

* Balcan D, Hu H, Goncalves B, et al. Seasonal transmission potential and activity peaks of the new influenza A(H1N1): a Monte Carlo likelihood analysis based on human mobility. BMC Med 2009;7:45 (published online Sep 10) [Abstract]

* Barry JM Pandemic reality check: what can be done - and what can't - to protect against H1N1. (Commentary) Washington Post June 23, 2009 [Full text]

* Barry JM. Pandemics: avoiding the mistakes of 1918. (Essay) Nature 2009 May 21;459(7245):324-5 [Full text]

* Barry JM. White paper on novel H1N1. MIT Engineering Systems Division Working Paper Series ESD-WP-2009-07. 2009 Jul [Full text]

* Bastien N, Bowness D, Burton L, et al. Parotitis in a child infected with triple reassortant influenza A, Canada, 2007. J Clin Microbiol 2009 Jun;47(6):1896-8 [Abstract]

* Baz M, Abed Y, Papenburg J, et al. Emergence of oseltamivir-resistant pandemic H1N1 virus during prophylaxis. (Letter) N Engl J Med 2009 (published online Nov 11) [Full text]

* Belmont E, Leibold P, Osterholm M. Preparation will pay off: regardless of what happens with swine flu, pandemic bound to strike. (Commentary) Mod Healthc 2009 (published online May 4) [Full text]

* Belshe RB. Implications of the emergence of a novel H1 influenza virus. (Editorial) N Engl J Med 2009 (published online May 7) [Full text]

* Bin C, Xingwang L, Yuelong S, et al (National Influenza A Pandemic [H1N1] 2009 Clinical Investigation Group). Clinical and epidemiologic characteristics of 3 early cases of influenza A pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus, People's Republic of China. Emerg Infect Dis 2009 Sep (published online Jul 31) [Full text]

* Birnkrant D, Cox E. The Emergency Use Authorization of peramivir for treatment of 2009 H1N1 influenza. (Perspective) N Engl J Med 2009 (published online Nov 2) [Full text]

* Black S, Eskola J, Siegrist CA, et al. Importance of background rates of disease in assessment of vaccine safety during mass immunisation with pandemic H1N1 influenza vaccines. Lancet 2009 (published online Oct 31) [Abstract]

* Boelle PY, Bernillon P, Desencios JC. A preliminary estimation of the reproduction ratio for new influenza A(H1N1) from the outbreak in Mexico, March-April 2009. Eurosurveill 2009 May 14;14(19):pi=19205 [Full text]

* Bose ME, Beck ET, Ledboer N, et al. Rapid semi-automated subtyping of influenza during the 2009 swine-origin influenza A H1N1 virus epidemic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. J Clin Virol 2009 (published online Jul 29) [Abstract]

* Brockwell-Staats C, Webster RG, Webby RJ. Diversity of influenza viruses in swine and the emergence of a novel human pandemic influenza A (H1N1). Influenza Other Resp Viruses 2009 (published online Aug 7) [Abstract]

* Brouwers L, Cakici B, Camitz M, et al. Economic consequences to society of pandemic H1N1 influenza 2009: preliminary results for Sweden. Euro Surveill 2009 Sep 17;14(37):pii: 19333 [Full text]

* Brownstein JS, Freifeld CC, Madoff LC. Digital disease detection--harnessing the Web for public health surveillance. (Perspective) N Engl J Med 2009 (published online May 7) [Full text]

* Cauchemez S, Ferguson NM, Wachtel C, et al. Closure of schools during an influenza pandemic. Lancet Infect Dis 2009 Aug;9(8):473-81 [Abstract]

* CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message. Three reports of oseltamivir resistant novel influenza A (H1N1) viruses. July 9, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. 10 steps you can take: actions for novel H1N1 influenza planning and response for medical offices and outpatient facilities. July 14, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. 2009 H1N1 flu and seasonal flu information for people with inflammatory arthritis or rheumatic disease. Oct 15, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. 2009 H1N1 flu information for people with disabilities and their caregivers or personal assistants. Nov 16, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine and pregnant women. Sep 1, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine and pregnant women: information for healthcare providers. Oct 2, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine supply status. Nov 10, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. 2009 influenza (H1N1) monovalent vaccine Vaccine Provider Agreement Q&A. Sep 14, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus infections--Chicago, Illinois, April-July 2009. MMWR 2009 Aug 28;58(33):913-8 [Full text]

* CDC. 2009-2010 Influenza season triage algorithm for children (< 18 years) with influenza-like illness. Oct 16, 2009 [Chart]

* CDC. Advice for parents on talking to children about novel H1N1 flu (formerly swine flu) concerns. May 6, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Antiviral drugs for the 2009-2010 influenza season. Oct 19, 2009 [Podcast]

* CDC. Antiviral safety information. Nov 3, 2009 (updated regularly) [Full text]

* CDC. Bacterial coinfections in lung tissue specimens from fatal cases of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1)--United States, May-August 2009. MMWR 2009 Sep 29;58(Early release):1-4 [Full text]

* CDC. CDC 2009 H1N1 vaccination campaign planning checklist. Aug 31, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 influenza cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, April - October 17, 2009. Nov 12, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. CDC guidance for responses to influenza for institutions of higher education during the 2009-2010 academic year. Aug 20, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. CDC guidance on helping child care and early childhood programs respond to influenza during the 2009-2010 influenza season. Sep 4, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. CDC health update: interim guidance--children and pregnant women who may be infected with swine-origin influenza virus: considerations for clinicians. Apr 28, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. CDC interim guidance for people who have close contact with pigs in non-commercial settings: preventing the spread of influenza A viruses, including the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. July 23, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. CDC novel H1N1 vaccination planning Q&A. Aug 10, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. CDC recommendations for state and local planning for a 2009 novel H1N1 influenza vaccination program. Jul 8, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. CDC recommendations for the amount of time persons with influenza-like illness should be away from others. Aug 5, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Clinical data collection forms and templates for collection of information on patients infected with novel H1N1 influenza A (H1N1). May 12, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Daily update--H1N1 flu (swine flu). [Full text]

* CDC. DSAT guidance on CDC import permits for swine-originated flu. May 26, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Effectiveness of 2008-09 trivalent influenza vaccine against 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1)--United States, May-June 2009. MMWR 2009 Nov 13;58(44):1241-5 [Full text]

* CDC. Evaluation of rapid influenza diagnostic tests for detection of novel influenza A (H1N1) virus--United States, 2009. MMWR 2009 Aug 7;58(30):826-9 [Full text]

* CDC. Frequently asked questions on use of influenza A(H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccines: practical considerations for immunization programs and providers. Nov 10, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. General business and workplace guidance for the prevention of novel influenza A (H1N1) flu in workers. June 25, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. General procedures for properly putting on and taking off a disposable respirator. Nov 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. General questions and answers on Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). Sep 14, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. General questions and answers on thimerosal. Sep 14, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Guidance for state and local public health officials and school administrators for school (K-12) responses to influenza during the 2009-2010 school year. Aug 7 [Full text]

* CDC. Guidelines for the submission of tissue specimens for the pathologic evaluation of influenza virus infections. May 23, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. H1N1 clinicians questions and answers. Oct 6, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. H1N1 flu (swine flu) infections alert for institutions of higher education. May 1, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. H1N1 flu (swine flu): resources for child care programs, schools, colleges, and universities [Web page]

* CDC. H1N1 flu (swine flu): resources for the hard of hearing. Jun 2, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. H1N1 flu and patients with cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke): interim guidance and considerations for health care providers and for state and local public health agencies. May 2, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. H1N1 flu resources for businesses and employers. May 8, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. H1N1 influenza virus biosafety guidelines for laboratory workers. May 13, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Healthcare providers and facilities: decision tree for 2009 H1N1 vaccination. Oct 5, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Home care guidance: physician directions to patient/parent. July 16, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Hospitalized patients with novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection--California, April-May, 2009. MMWR 2009 May 18;58(Early Release):1-5 [Full text]

* CDC. Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine safety monitoring: CDC planning recommendations for state, local, tribal, and territorial health officials. August 21, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Influenza round table: warning signs. Released Nov 5, 2009 [Video for consumers]

* CDC. Intensive-care patients with severe novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection--Michigan, June 2009. MMWR 2009 Jul 10;58(Dispatch):1-4 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim CDC guidance for nonpharmaceutical community mitigation in response to human infections with swine influenza (H1N1) virus. Apr 28, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim CDC guidance on day and residential camps in response to human infections with the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. June 14, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance for clinicians on identifying and caring for patients with swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. May 4, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance for clinicians on the prevention and treatment of novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in infants and young children. May 13, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance for correctional and detention facilities on novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. May 24, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance for emergency medical services (EMS) systems and 9-1-1 public safety answering points (PSAPs) for management of patients with confirmed or suspected swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) infection. May 11, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance for employers for protection of migrant and seasonal farmworkers from the novel H1N1 flu virus. May 5, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance for homeless and emergency shelters on the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. June 16, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance for infection control for care of patients with confirmed or suspected novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in a healthcare setting. May 13, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance for public gatherings in response to human infections with novel influenza A (H1N1). May 10, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance for screening for novel influenza A (H1N1) (swine flu) by state and local health departments, hospitals, and clinicians in regions with few or no reported cases of novel influenza A (H1N1). May 1, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance for state and local health departments for reporting influenza-associated hospitalizations and deaths for the 2009-2010 season. Sep 8, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance for use of 23-valent pneumonococcal polysaccharide vaccine during novel influenza A (H1N1) outbreak. June 9, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance on antiviral recommendations for patients with confirmed or suspected swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection and close contacts. May 6, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance on case definitions to be used for for investigations of novel influenza A (H1N1) cases. May 13, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance on infection control measures for 2009 H1N1 influenza in healthcare settings, including protection of healthcare personnel. Oct 14, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance on specimen collection, processing, and testing for patients with suspected novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. May 13, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance to assist airline flight deck and cabin crew in identifying passengers who may have novel H1N1 influenza. Apr 30, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance to assist state and local health departments in developing programs for migrant and seasonal farmworkers in response to human infections with novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. May 5, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim guidance: considerations regarding 2009 H1N1 influenza in intrapartum and postpartum hospital settings. Nov 10, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Interim recommendations for facemask and respirator use to reduce novel influenza A (H1N1) virus transmission. May 23, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Introduction and transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus--Kenya, June-July 2009. MMWR 2009 Oct 23;58(41):1143-6 [Full text]

* CDC. Key issues for clinicians concerning antiviral treatments for 2009 H1N1. Health Alert Network (HAN) message released Nov 6, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Key mental and behavioral health issues related to social distancing for state, local, and tribal health departments and community based organizations. May 5, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Letter to providers promoting PPSV for adults. Nov 10, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Managing calls and call centers during a large-scale influenza outbreak: implementation tool. July 30, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Monitoring influenza activity, including 2009 H1N1. (Q&A) Sep 11, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Monovalent influenza vaccine dosage, administration, and storage. Nov 3, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Neurologic complications associated with novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in children--Dallas, Texas, May 2009. MMWR 2009 Jul 24;58(28):773-8 [Full text]

* CDC. Novel H1N1 - creating a safe and healthy workplace. Podcast May 14, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Novel H1N1 flu (swine flu) and feeding your baby: what parents should know. July 6, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Novel H1N1 flu situation update. [Web page]

* CDC. Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update. Information about ongoing outbreak investigation [Web page]

* CDC. Novel H1N1 flu: international situation update. July 31, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Novel H1N1 vaccination guidance for state, local, and territorial health officials. July 24, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Novel H1N1 vaccination recommendations. July 30, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infections among health-care personnel--United States, April-May 2009. MMWR 2009 Jun 19;58(23):641-5 [Full text]

* CDC. Novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infections in three pregnant women--United States, April - May 2009. MMWR 2009 May 12;58(Dispatch):1-3 [Full text]

* CDC. Oseltamivir-resistant 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in two summer campers receiving prophylaxis--North Carolina, 2009. MMWR 2009 Sep 11;58(35):969-72 [Full text]

* CDC. Oseltamivir-resistant novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in two immunosuppressed patients--Seattle, Washington, 2009. MMWR 2009 Aug 21;58(32):893-6 [Full text]

* CDC. Outbreak of swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus infection - Mexico, March - April 2009. MMWR 2009 Apr 30;58(Dispatch):1-3 [Full text]

* CDC. Peramivir IV questions and answers for health care providers. Oct 29, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Performance of rapid influenza diagnostic tests during two school outbreaks of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus infection--Connecticut, 2009. MMWR 2009 Sep 25;58(37):1029-32 [Full text]

* CDC. Planning guide for vaccinating pediatric patients against 2009 H1N1 influenza in primary healthcare settings. Oct 16, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Post-mortem care and safe autopsy procedures for novel H1N1 influenza. May 28, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Preparing for the flu: a communication toolkit for child care and early childhood programs. Sep 4, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Preparing for the flu: a communication toolkit for institutions of higher learning. Aug 20, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Preparing for the flu: a communication toolkit for schools (grades K-12). Aug 7, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Preparing for vaccination with the novel H1N1 vaccine. July 31,2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Psychological and social support for essential service workers during an influenza pandemic. Apr 30, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Q & A regarding 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine supply. Nov 2, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Questions & answers: Revised recommendations for the use of influenza antiviral drugs. Sep 8, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Questions and answers about CDC's interim guidance on infection control measures for 2009 H1N1 influenza in healthcare settings, including protection of healthcare personnel. Oct 14, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Recommendations for early empiric antiviral treatment in persons with suspected influenza who are at increased risk of developing severe disease. CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) info service message. Oct 19, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Recommendations for use of antiviral medications for the management of influenza in children and adolescents for the 2009-2010 Season: pediatric supplement for health care providers. Oct 16, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. School dismissal monitoring system. Aug 3, 2009 [Full text - links to downloadable forms]

* CDC. School-located vaccination planning materials and templates. Sep 13, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Serum cross-reactive antibody response to a novel influenza A (H1N1) virus after vaccination with seasonal influenza vaccine. MMWR 2009 May 22;58(19):521-4 [Full text]

* CDC. Surveillance for pediatric deaths associated with 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus infection--United States, April-August 2009. MMWR 2009 Sep 4;58(34):941-7 [Full text]

* CDC. Surveillance for the 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus and seasonal influenza viruses--New Zealand, 2009. MMWR 2009 Aug 28;58(33):918-21 [Full text]

* CDC. Swine influenza A (H1N1) infection in two children - Southern California, March - April 2009. MMWR 2009 Apr 21;58(Dispatch):1-3 [Full text]

* CDC. Swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus infections in a school--New York City, April 2009. MMWR 2009 Apr 30;58(Dispatch):1-3 [Full text]

* CDC. Technical report for state and local public health officials and child care and early childhood providers on CDC guidance on helping child care and early childhood programs respond to influenza during the 2009-2010 influenza season. Sep 4, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Technical report for state and local public health officials and school administrators on CDC guidance for school (K-12) responses to influenza during the 2009-2010 school year. Aug 7, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Technical report on CDC guidance for responses to influenza for institutions of higher education during the 2009-2010 academic year. Aug 20, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Update on influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccines. MMWR 2009 Oct 9;58(39):1100-1 [Full text]

* CDC. Update: drug susceptibility of swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) viruses, April 2009. MMWR 2009 Apr 28;58(Dispatch):1-3 [Full text]

* CDC. Update: infections with a swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus--United States and other countries, April 28, 2009. MMWR 2009 Apr 28;58(Dispatch):1-3 [Full text]

* CDC. Update: influenza activity--United States, August 30-October 31, 2009. MMWR 2009 Nov 13;58(44):1236-41 [Full text]

* CDC. Update: interim guidance - HIV-infected adults and adolescents: considerations for clinicians regarding novel influenza A(H1N1) virus. June 5, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Update: Interim guidance for airlines regarding flight crews arriving from domestic and international areas affected by swine influenza. June 5, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Update: Interim guidance for novel H1N1 flu (swine flu): taking care of a sick person in your home. July 8, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Update: Novel H1N1 flu and you. August 5, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Update: novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection--Mexico, March-May, 2009. MMWR 2009 Jun 5;58(21):585-9 [Full text]

* CDC. Update: novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infections--worldwide, May 6, 2009. MMWR 2009 May 8;58(17):453-8 [Full text]

* CDC. Update: Pregnant women and novel influenza A (H1N1) virus: considerations for clinicians. June 30, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Update: swine influenza A (H1N1) infections--California and Texas, April 2009. MMWR 2009 Apr 24;58(Dispatch);1-3 [Full text]

* CDC. Update: What adults with HIV infection should know about the novel H1N1 flu (formerly called swine flu). June 5, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Update: What to do if you get flu-like symptoms. July 8, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Updated interim recommendations for obstetric health care providers related to use of antiviral medications in the treatment and prevention of influenza for the 2009-2010 season. Sep 17, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Updated interim recommendations for the use of antiviral medications in the treatment and prevention of influenza for the 2009-2010 season. Sep 8, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Updated: Interim CDC guidance for colleges, universities, and post-secondary educational institutions in response to human infections with novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. May 11, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Updated: Pregnancy guidance for women in education, child care, healthcare. May 3, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Updated: Q & A: novel H1N1 influenza vaccine. Oct 16, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. Use of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2009. MMWR Aug 21;58(Early release):1-8 [Full text]

* CDC. Vaccine distribution Q & A. Oct 14, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC. What pregnant women should know about H1N1 (formerly called swine flu) virus. May 3, 2009 [Full text]

* CDC/DHS. Guidance for businesses and employers to plan and respond to the 2009-2010 influenza season. Aug 19, 2009 [Full text]

* Chen H, Cheung CL, Tai H, et al. Oseltamivir-resistant influenza A pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus, Hong Kong, China. Emerg Infect Dis 2009 Dec 9 (Epub ahead of print) [Full text]

* Chen H, Wang Y, Liu W, et al. Serologic survey of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus, Guangxi Province, China. (Letter) Emerg Infect Dis 2009 Nov (published online Sep 23) [Full text]

* Cheng VCC, Lau YK, Lee KL, et al. Fatal co-infection with swine origin influenza virus A/H1N1 and community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. J Infect 2009 (published online Sep 24) [Abstract]

* Chowell G, Bertozzi SM, Colchero MA, et al. Severe respiratory disease concurrent with the circulation of H1N1 influenza. N Engl J Med 2009 (published online Jun 29) [Full text]

* Clark TW, Pareek M, Hoschler K, et al. Trial of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent MF59-adjuvanted vaccine--preliminary report. N Engl J Med 2009 (published online Sep 10) [Full text]

* Coburn BJ, Wagner BG, Blower S. Modeling influenza epidemics and pandemics: insights into the future of swine flu (H1N1). BMC Med 2009 Jun 22;7:30 [Abstract]

* Collin N, de Radigues X, WHO H1N1 Vaccine Task Force. Vaccine production capacity for seasonal and pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza. Vaccine 2009 Aug 20;27(38):5184-6 [Abstract]

* CRS (Congressional Research Service). Potential farm sector effects of 2009 H1N1 'swine flu': questions and answers. Posted Jun 17, 2009 (but dated May 20) [Full text]

* CRS (Congressional Research Service). The 2009 influenza A(H1N1) 'swine flu' outbreak: US response to global human cases. Posted Jun 17, 2009 (but dated May 26) [Full text]

* CRS (Congressional Research Service). The 2009 influenza pandemic: an overview. First published Apr 30, 2009; updated regularly [Full text]

* CRS (Congressional Research Service). The 2009 influenza pandemic: selected legal issues. First published May 6, 2009; updated regularly [Full text]

* Cruz-Pacheco G, Duran L, Esteva L, et al. Modelling of the influenza A(H1N1)v outbreak in Mexico City, April-May 2009, with control sanitary measures. (Rapid communications) Eurosurveill 2009 Jul 2;14(26):pii=19254 [Full text]

* Cutler J, Schleifhauf E, Hatchette TF, et al. Investigation of the first cases of human-to-human infection with the new swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) in Canada. CMAJ 2009 (published onlne Jul 20) [Full text]

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* Denholm JT, Gordon CL, Johnson PD, et al. Hospitalised adult patients with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza in Melbourne, Australia. Med J Aust 2009 (published online Nov 16) [Full text]

* Depoortere E, Mantero J, Lenglet A, et al. Influenza A(H1N1)v in the Southern Hemisphere - lessons to learn for Europe? (Editorial) Eurosurveill 2009 Jun 18;14(24):pii=19246 [Full text]

* Dexler JF, Helmer A, Kirberg H, et al. Poor clinical sensitivity of rapid antigen test for influenza A pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus. Emerg Infect Dis 2009 Oct (published online Sep 8) [Full text]

* DHS. Planning for 2009 H1N1 influenza: a preparedness guide for small business. Sep 14, 2009 [Full text]

* Doerr HW, Allwinn R, Cinatl J. Against the new H1N1 influenza (swine influenza): vaccinate or don't vaccine (all)? That is currently the question! (Editorial) Infection 2009 Oct;37(5):379-80 [Full text]

* Dominguez-Cherit G, Lapinsky SE, Macias AE, et al. Critically ill patients with 2009 influenza A(H1N1) in Mexico. JAMA 2009 (published online Oct 12) [Full text]

* Dorian A, Rottman SJ, Shoaf K, et al. The novel influenza A H1N1 epidemic of spring 2009: national after action workshop on a federal public health emergency: 21-22 September 2009 Torrance, California. Prehosp Disaster Med 2009 (published online Nov 18) [Full text]

* ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control). ECDC interim guidance: use of specific pandemic influenza vaccines during the H1N1 2009 pandemic. Aug 2009 [Full text]

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