Public health preparedness for two mass gathering events in the context of pandemic influenza (H1N1) 2009 - Serbia, July 2009

Lončarević, Goranka; Payne, Lara; Kon, Predrag; Petrović, Vladimir; Dimitrijević, Dragana; Knežević, Tanja; Medić, Snežana; Milić, Neda; Nedelijković, J; Seke, Kristina; Coulombier, D

doi:10.2807/ese.14.31.19296-en

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“…Since the implementation of the latest IHR (IHR 2005) in 2007, the Director-General of WHO has declared only one public health emergency of international concern (pandemic influenza A(H1N1) in 2009 [23]) and before that, the most recent serious global ID incident was Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003. Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 involved global transmission over a period of months during which several mass gathering events took place with control measures implemented on a precautionary basis to minimise any potential public health impact [24][25][26].…”

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International infectious disease surveillance during the London Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012: process and outcomes

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Surveillance for possible international infectious disease threats to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, United Kingdom, was conducted from 2 July to 12 September 2012 by a collaborative team comprising representatives from the Health Protection Agency (Public Health England since April 2013), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the National Travel Health Network and Centre. Team members enhanced their usual international surveillance activities and undertook joint risk assessments of incidents identified as relevant through an agreed set of criteria designed for the Games and using tools developed for this purpose. Although team members responded to a range of international disease incidents as part of their routine roles during this period, no incident was identified that represented a threat to the Games. Six incidents were highlighted by the team that were likely to attract media attention and hence could generate political and public concern. Responding to such concern is an important aspect of the overall public health management of mass gathering events. The lessons learned about the process and outcomes of the enhanced international surveillance will help inform planning by future hosts of similar events.

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International infectious disease surveillance during the London Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012: process and outcomes

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“…Other measures like hand washing facilities with soap and running water, hand sanitizer, tissues, and on-site medical assessment can be provided by event organizers to help reduce the risk for infection. [57].…”

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2009

Journal of Infection and Public Health

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The recent outbreak of human infection with a novel Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) virus is spreading rapidly through sustained human-to-human transmission in multiple countries. Human-to-human transmission occurs by inhalation of infectious droplets and droplet nuclei, and by direct contact, which is facilitated by air and land travel and social gatherings. The most frequently reported symptoms are fever, cough, myalgia, and sore throat. Detailed contact and travel histories and knowledge of viral activity in community are essential for prompt case detection by the health personnel. Real-time Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction analysis of throat swabs or lower respiratory samples is a sensitive means of diagnosis. Use of oral oseltamivir may be warranted for the treatment of severe illness.

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“…Već 27.04.2009. godine potvrđeni su prvi slučajevi oboljenja (1 u Španiji i 3 u Velikoj Britaniji) kod putnika koji su doputovali iz Meksika. U naredna dva meseca, preko 70 zemalja je registrovalo slučajeve ovog oboljenja, uključujući i našu zemlju [8].…”

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Importation and spread of pandemic influenza virus a(H1N1) in Autonomous Province of vojvodina in preepidemic period

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Public health preparedness for two mass gathering events in the context of pandemic influenza (H1N1) 2009 - Serbia, July 2009

Abstract: P u b l i c h e a lt h P r e P a r e d n e s s f o r t w o m a s s g at h e r i n g e v e n t s i n t h e c o n t e x t o f P a n d e m i c i n f l u e n z a ( h 1 n 1 ) 2 0 0 9 -s e r b i a , J u ly 2 0 0 9

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International infectious disease surveillance during the London Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012: process and outcomes

International infectious disease surveillance during the London Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012: process and outcomes

Swine flu

Importation and spread of pandemic influenza virus a(H1N1) in Autonomous Province of vojvodina in preepidemic period

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