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WHO Global Influenza Programme

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Seasonal influenza activity in the world
7 August 2009
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Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2009-2010 northern hemisphere influenza season
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Shipping of influenza specimens and virus isolates
Frequently asked questions [pdf 56kb]

Influenza A(H1N1) virus resistance to oseltamivir
2008 Southern hemisphere influenza season - summary

2008-9 Northern hemisphere influenza season - summary

Virtual Press Briefing
Preview of the 2008-09 Northern hemisphere influenza season
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WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Vaccine for the Northern Hemisphere 2009-2010
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Influenza A(H1N1) virus resistance to oseltamivir:
Preliminary summary and future plans
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Influenza A(H1N1) virus resistance to oseltamivir - summary table
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Tracking A(H5N1) avian influenza viruses
Influenza tracking system launched
Influenza Virus Tracking System
Viruses shared with WHO from 2003-2007 [pdf 22kb]

Avian influenza frequently asked questions
19 October 2005
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Influenza
April 2009
WHO fact sheet

4 August 2009
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 60

27 July 2009
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 59

17 July 2009
Polio in Nigeria

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