What's in the web for family physicians human swine influenza vaccine

Alfred KY Tang 鄧權恩

World Health Organization webpage on Vaccines for pandemic (H1N1) 2009
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/vaccines/en/index.html

The World Health Organization has declared the swine flu outbreak a global pandemic. A webpage was established for the use of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines. Information such as how vaccines are to be given, how it should be used in combination with seasonal influenza vaccine, safety for pregnant women and children, side effects, adverse effects, risks associated with vaccines (thiomersal, adjuvants, Guillain Barre syndrome) are also included in the webpage. Global production and availability of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines are also covered.

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine
http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/vaccine_keyfacts.htm

CDC has started a webpage on 2009 H1N1 Flu vaccine. This page contains information about the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine where key facts about H1N1 vaccines are outlined. PDF files of the H1N1 Inactivated Vaccine (the shot), and the H1N1 Live Attenuated Intranasal Vaccine (the nasal spray) are available. Other useful information include specific information on vaccine safety topics, and a video (ask Dr Anne) of a CDC expert talking about the H1N1 vaccine. There is also a FAQ page on the H1N1 Influenza Vaccine (www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htm) where certain high risk groups of the population are recommended to receive the 2009 H1N1 vaccine first. The target groups include pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age, healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old, and people ages of 25 through 64 years of age who are at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems.

Influenza A (H1N1) Infodesk
http://www3.hku.hk/facmed/h1n1/pageC.php

Daily updates on latest developments of Human Swine Influenza (H1N1) maintained by the medical faulty of the University of Hong Kong. News on the vaccination program of the government, the five target groups which the Hospital Authority will provide free vaccinations can be located at the website in chronological order.

HKSAR Centre for Health Protection (CHP) Human Swine Influenza webpage
http://www.chp.gov.hk/view_content.asp?lang=en&info_id=16615

The human swine influenza webpage of CHP covers latest situations, treatment and prevention of human swine influenza. Press releases, health education information can also be found at the page. The webpage on the Human Swine Influenza Vaccination Programme (updated Nov 30 2009) can be found at http://www.chp.gov.hk/view_content.asp?lang=en&info_id=19266. Updated information on the Human Swine Influenza Vaccination Programme is available. Details on where to get the vaccine, pricing, and the target groups for human swine influenza vaccination in Hong Kong are outlined.

HKSAR Government ight Against Pandemic webpage on Human Swine Influenza Vaccination Programme
http://www.gov.hk/en/theme/fightpandemic/webcasts.htm

Webcast of the press conference explaining the Human Swine Influenza vaccination programme held on 30th Nov, 2009 was put online. Details of the local vaccination arrangements of vaccine starting late December 2009 are available. Besides, training materials for health professionals in form of Power Point slides are available at the website, including safety of the Human Swine Influenza vaccine.

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada(SOGC)
http://www.sogc.org/cme/online-prac-guide-h1n1_e.asp

A CME Course on  Practical Guide to the H1N1 Vaccine is available at the website. The course covers the use of the Canadian and Provincial H1N1 vaccine priority lists, identification of patients or patient groups that would most benefit from early/timely/prompt vaccination, identification of the appropriate dose, administration schedule, and monitoring parameters for infants and young children, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly, understanding the risks and benefits of H1N1 vaccination, interactions with other vaccines, and adverse effects management and reporting, reviewing techniques to effectively communicate about immunization and to appreciate best practices in immunization, including immunization technique, record keeping and vaccine storage and handling.

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC): H1N1 Flu Virus
http://www.phac-aspc-gc.ca/alert-alerte/h1n1/vaccine_vaccin- eng.php

The website has included information of H1N1 Flu Vaccine such as clinical and public guidelines, guidance of the use of the Vaccine (Revised November 20, 2009), guidance for use of Panvax (TM) H1N1 Vaccine (Unadjuvanted), and recommendations for pH1N1 Vaccine in Pregnancy.