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Planning for pandemic influenza surveillance in NSW.
New South Wales public health bulletin - 1 Jan 2000
Muscatello David J, Cretikos Michelle A, Bartlett Mark J, Churches Tim, Carter Ian W, Eastwood Keith, Heron Leon G, McPhie Kenneth A
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Early detection of a novel strain (genotype) of influenza virus in the NSW population is the key to controlling a pandemic. If this occurs, ongoing surveillance will help determine the epidemiology and risk factors of the virus as well as its impact on essential services. Important components of surveillance preparedness in NSW include: border surveillance; hospital-based screening for suspected cases; protocols...
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