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An update from the H1N1 influenza pandemic trenches: Are we sitting in the eye of a hurricane or watching a storm pass?

Nov 12, 2009 (CIDRAP Business Source Osterholm Briefing) By Michael T. Osterholm - "Expect the unexpected." I'm sticking with this mantra for the H1N1 influenza pandemic. I'd like to suggest you do, too -- especially now.

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 HR Toolkit Released 
Doing Business During an Influenza Pandemic matches CDC guidance with HR policies, protocols, templates, tools, tips from the field

Minneapolis (Nov 9, 2009) - Businesses of all sizes looking to fast-track preparedness and response efforts for the H1N1 pandemic have a new resource at their disposal. The University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), in collaboration with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and with contractual financial support from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), today released a new toolkit for businesses across all sectors.

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 Novel H1N1 Influenza Resources 

2009 CIDRAP Summit

* Keeping the World Working During the H1N1 Pandemic
Numerous resources from the Sep 22-23 CIDRAP summit are now readily accessible, including presentation slides, checklists and handouts, live polling results, and summary articles.

HR > Presenteeism

* National survey: 84% employees feel pressure to work when sick

Planning Toolkit

* DHS publishes guidance for small businesses
 Getting Started in Pandemic Planning 

Planning Toolkit

* 'Preparation will pay off: regardless of what happens with swine flu, pandemic bound to strike'
May 4 commentary in Modern Healthcare, co-authored by CIDRAP Director Michael Osterholm
* CIDRAP-authored overview provides in-depth background, continuous updates on novel H1N1 (swine) flu threat

CDC Resources

* CDC, HHS release communication toolkit for employers
Includes Q&A, posters, fact sheets, sample text messages
* CDC compiles resources on novel H1N1 flu for businesses, employers
 Latest CIDRAP Flu News 
* Nov 24 - NEWS SCAN: WHO says stay vigilant for avian flu, H5N1 risk in poultry workers
* Nov 24 - H1N1 FLU BREAKING NEWS: H1N1 lab origin?, ECMO use, repeat H1N1, brain swelling, vaccine to Mexico & Ukraine
* Nov 20 - Clusters of resistant H1N1 cases reported in UK, US
* Nov 20 - CDC: H1N1 declining but still widespread
* Nov 19 - WHO: H1N1 vaccine safety akin to seasonal counterpart
* Nov 18 - Lawmakers fault H1N1 vaccination strategy
* Nov 18 - House committees probe pandemic vaccine decisions
* Nov 17 - Sick-leave standard as anti-flu weapon stirs debate

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 Avian Flu Watch 

H5N1: Avian outbreaks in 62 countries

H5N1 Map

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H5N1: WHO count of human cases, deaths as of Nov 11

H5N1 Deaths Graph

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