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New H1N1v Influenza: Current Situation and Next Steps
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Document type:Dear colleague letter
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:2 July 2009
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Publication format:A4 electronic only
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Gateway reference:12167
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Copyright holder:Crown
This letter from CMO, Sir Liam Donaldson, gives doctors:
- a synopsis of the epidemiology of the new H1N1v (Swine ‘flu) virus so far
- some pointers as to what might happen next
- the rationale for the public health and clinical response so far
- information and guidance on steps that now need to be taken
- an outline of further planning and policy decision
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