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Swine Flu and Travelers: An Australian Perspective.

Authors :
Leggat, Peter A.
Speare, Richard
Aitken, Peter
Source :
Journal of Travel Medicine. Nov/Dec2009, Vol. 16 Issue 6, p373-376. 4p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The authors reflect on Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza (AHMPPI), a pandemic plan released by Australian government in 2008. They discuss the pandemic of swine flu and argue on its implication to the public health of the country. They reveal that the plan include the mobilization of neuraminidase inhibitors; however, travelers are not prioritize to receive it. They imply on the inappropriateness of the plan in responding to the pandemic case of swine flu in Australia.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
11951982
Volume :
16
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Travel Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
44985076
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1708-8305.2009.00372.x