4a H1N1 Flashcards
1
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Date
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April 2009-2010
1
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Origin
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Veracruz state in Mexico
2
Q
Where did it start to spread?
A
Other parts of Mexico and North America
3
Q
Actions of WHO spreading awareness
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WHO declared H1N1 an international public health emergency
June - pandemic (in 74 countries)
4
Q
How does it spread?
A
Coughing and sneezing
5
Q
Spread of disease and peaks
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Peak in June 2009 - number of new cases doubled every 15 days
UK: peaks in July and October
May 2010 - decline
6
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Number of deaths
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Estimated range of 151,700 to 575,400
Half reported in Africa and SE Asia - number of cases ranged from 43 million to 89 million
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