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Thursday, 22 July 2010
Influenza A (H1N1-2009)
Reverting to Green Alert Status for Influenza A (H1N1) Pandemic
With immediate effect, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has revised the Influenza A (H1N1) flu alert status from Yellow to Green.
Singaporeans have put up a good fight against Influenza A (H1N1) and we thank you and seek your continued support and cooperation.
Health Minister has blogged about the decision to revert to the Green alert status on the Minister for Health blog.
Read his latest entry, Finally, it's Green.
For more information please refer to our Press Release on Reverting to Green Alert Status for Influenza A (H1N1) Pandemic
For more H1N1 information please visit Link to H1N1 website
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Update on the Current Influenza Situation in Singapore
18 May 2010
Based on MOH’s surveillance, there has been an drop in the number of patients seeking treatment for Acute Respiratory Infections at polyclinics over the last two weeks. The number of patients seeking treatment fell by 637 patients to 17,062 for the week of 9 – 15 May 2010, from the week before. The proportion of Influenza A (H1N1-2009) detected among patients with influenza-like illness in the community during the week of 9 – 15 May 2010 was 39%.
Rising flu cases and importance of flu vaccination
17 May 2010
We are seeing an increase in flu cases during this seasonal flu period. As a preventive measure, we urge the public to go for flu vaccination and practise good personal hygiene. View CNA’s recent interview with Dr Lim Poh Lian (Senior Consultant, Infectious Diseases Department, Tan Tock Seng Hospital) as she shares on the rising cases of flu in hospital and how we can stay protected.
The update is also accessible at MOH's website.
For more information on how to fight the flu effectively, check out the Health Promotion Board's website.
Update on the Current Influenza Situation in Singapore
14 May 2010
Based on MOH’s surveillance, there has been an increase in the number of patients seeking treatment for Acute Respiratory Infections at polyclinics over the last two weeks. The number of patients seeking treatment rose by 1,532 patients to 17,699 for the week of 2 – 8 May 2010, from the week before. The proportion of Influenza A (H1N1-2009) detected among patients with influenza-like illness in the community during the week of 2 – 8 May 2010 was 39%.
Update on H1N1 2009 Vaccination
02 February 10
H1N1 is the predominant circulating influenza virus strain in Singapore and worldwide and is likely to be around for some time. Although relatively mild, the H1N1 virus is highly contagious. The H1N1 vaccine will thus continue to be useful especially for persons who have risk factors which put them at higher risk of developing complications.
Vaccination with the current seasonal flu vaccine does not protect against H1N1.
The H1N1 vaccine is approved for general public, from children 6 months and above. We encourage you to ask your doctor about H1N1 vaccination, especially those who belong to the high risk groups.
On 14 January 2010, Dr Keiji Fukuda, Special Adviser to the Director-General on Pandemic Influenza has provided an update on the H1N1 situation and also clarified some misconceptions in the news. Dr Keiji explained the rationale behind WHO’s decision in declaring the H1N1 situation as a ‘pandemic’ and the various safeguarding procedures that WHO practices to prevent any interference by pharmaceutical industry.
• Click here for Dr Keiji transcript.
• Click here for the briefing notes on WHO use of advisory bodies in responding to the influenza pandemic.
For more information, please see the following resources:
Medication guide to the H1N1 2009 vaccine in English, Chinese, Malay & Tamil
FAQs on H1N1 vaccination
Information booklet on H1N1 vaccination in English, Chinese, Tamil & Malay (9.38MB)
Information booklet on H1N1 vaccination for children in English (1.81 MB)
Posters on H1N1 vaccination for the general public, children and for pregnant women
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Pandemic Preparedness Clinics (PPC)
9 July 2009
What Are PPCs?
PPCs or Pandemic Preparedness Clinics are primary healthcare providers that form a vital part of the Health Ministry's Flu Pandemic Response Framework.
PPCs are supported with Personal Protection Equipment and Tamiflu from the national stockpile to help manage the flu outbreak in the community. All polyclinics are also part of the PPC framework. Being located islandwide, PPCs will help ensure easy access to medical assessment and prompt treatment for people with flu-like illnesses. PPCs have undergone the necessary training to enable them to manage both flu and patients with other health conditions safely. Pandemic Preparedness Clinics (PPCs) can be recognised by the “H1N1 ready” symbol.
Who Should Visit PPCs
Members of the public who develop flu-like symptoms or influenza-like illness (e.g. fever, cough, sore-throat, runny nose) can visit the Pandemic Preparedness Clinics (PPC) or polyclinic for initial assessment and treatment.
Doctors would exercise clinical judgment in prescribing anti-virals (eg Tamiflu) on a case by case basis taking into account patients risk of developing influenza related complications, prevalence of Influenza A (H1N1-2009) in our community and after weighing the risks and benefits of treatment. Depending on the severity of their illness and other risk factors, they may be referred to the hospital for further management. The hospitals will increasingly focus on managing more complex cases.
The PPCs will be identified with a “H1N1-ready” decal (above).
To locate the nearest PPC, public can go to HPB website at http://www.street-directory.com/hpb.ppc/.
Further information is also available in the FAQs on PPCs.
Taxi Operators’ Associations Tap On U Care Fund To Help Taxi Drivers Affected By Influenza A (H1N1)
9 July 2009
In response to the current community spread of Influenza A (H1N1) and to assure the public that local public transport is safe for use, TOA with support from the Labour Movement will roll out a comprehensive “U Care-TOA Immediate Relief” package worth over $650,000 to provide immediate relief for taxi drivers who are confirmed with the H1N1 virus. More Information...
Land Transport Authority: Precautionary Measures To Cope With Influenza A (H1N1)
8 Jul 2009
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has worked with the public transport operators (PTOs), taxi companies and the Taxi Operators' Associations on measures to make the public transport system and taxis as safe as possible, as well as to reduce the spread of the H1N1 virus. More Information...
Schools to Sustain Precautionary H1N1 Measures Next Week
3 July 2009
With community spread of H1N1 on the rise in Singapore, schools will continue to be vigilant and keep up precautionary measures to slow the spread of the H1N1 virus in schools. More Information...
Ministry Of Education: Three MOE Teachers Tested Positive for H1N1 Virus – Schools Take Precautionary Measures
28 June 2009
On 27 June, three secondary school teachers tested positive for the H1N1 virus. In each case, the symptoms were mild and they had no fever. To prevent the spread of disease to other students in the school, the staff and students who were in close contact with them have been advised to take Leave of Absence (LOA) for 7 days and to stay at home and monitor their health. More Information... |
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SAF Steps Up Measures Against H1N1 Virus
24 June 2009
In view of the community spread of the H1N1 virus in Singapore and confirmed cases among Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel, the SAF is putting in place additional measures which have been planned for against the H1N1 virus. These measures will ensure that the SAF maintains its operational readiness, our servicemen will be protected against the H1N1 virus, and the training of our servicemen will continue. Learn More. |
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Precautionary Measures to Cope With Influenza A (H1N1) When School Reopens
23 June 2009
Schools will re-open on Monday, 29 June 2009, as scheduled. To slow down the spread of the H1N1 virus in the school community and in Singapore when school re-opens, MOE will issue a 7-day Leave of Absence (LOA) to all school staff and students returning from affected countries , on and after 22 June 2009, to stay away from school. There will also be stepped up precautionary measures and public education efforts in schools. Learn More. |
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Global Updates
7 July 2009
On 7 July, WHO informed that countries are no longer required to submit regular reports of individual laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths as the reporting of such numbers is no longer a useful monitoring tool.
WHO has also decided that that it will no longer publish the global tables showing the number of confirmed cases for all countries. MOH would no longer be able to compile an accurate list of confirmed cases in countries and hence the publication of the listing will cease from today.
WHO statement on changes to the reporting requirement for H1N1 infections.
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