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Pandemic influenza is a re-emerging pathogen with serious public health consequences. The A(H1N1) pandemic in 2009/10 and the continuing threat to humans from avian influenza A(H5N1) and other novel influenza viruses have both underlined the importance of preparedness at local, national and international levels. With a strong emphasis on practicality, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the science and operational application of influenza epidemiology, virology and immunology, vaccinology, pharmaceutical and public health measures, biomathematical modelling, policy issues and ethics involved in preparing for and responding to pandemic influenza. Each chapter raises key questions and answers them in clear and concise sections, detailing relevant modelling studies and further reading. Comprehensively updated to incorporate major lessons from the 2009/10 pandemic, this second edition includes new contributions on surveillance, International Health Regulations, clinical management and local health service responses, illustrated with vibrant international case studies. Written in an easily accessible style by global experts, this is an essential text for students of public health and those involved in local, national and international pandemic preparedness and response.

Introduction to Pandemic Influenza

1: Seasonal influenza: epidemiology, clinical features and surveillance, Jonathan Van-Tam 2: Basic influenza virology and immunology, Lars R Haaheim 3: Avian and animal influenza: manifestations in humans, Chloe Sellwood 4: Brief history and epidemiological features of pandemic influenza, Chloe Sellwood 5: Influenza transmission and related infection control issues, Joanne Enstone 6: The role of emergency planning, business continuity and exercises in pandemic preparedness, John Simpson and Chloe Sellwood 7: Bio-mathematical modelling (what will and won't work), Peter G Grove 8: Pharmaceutical Interventions, Jonathan Van-Tam and Ravindra K Gupta 9: Vaccines, Luc Hessel 10: National and international public health countermeasures, Angus Nicoll and Howard Needham 11: Societal and economic impacts of an influenza pandemic, Richard Puleston 12: Ethical issues related to pandemic preparedness and response, Elaine M Gadd 13: Communication with the public, Emily Collins A: Case Studies A1: Port Health and International Health regulations, David Hagen A2: Issues facing pandemic preparedness in Asia Pacific Countries, Lance C Jennings A3: Issues facing pandemic preparedness in newly independent states of the former Soviet Union, Shukhrat Aripov