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Influenza

:: Influenza A(H1N1) virus resistance to oseltamivir

:: WHO/ECDC frequently asked questions for Oseltamivir Resistance

WHO Global Influenza Programme

Mission / Objectives / Priority Activities / Partners

Core activities

- Avian influenza

- Global influenza surveillance

- Recommendations for influenza vaccines

- Pandemic preparedness

- Global Agenda

- Meeting and training activities

- Information resources

Recent information

- Responding to the avian influenza pandemic threat.
Recommended strategic actions

- Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2006 southern hemisphere influenza season
- How to become a National Influenza Centre [pdf 69kb]
- WHO global influenza preparedness plan
- WHO checklist for influenza pandemic preparedness planning
- WHO guidance on development of influenza vaccine reference viruses by reverse genetics

Note: This site is presently under revision in order to highlight current activities and priorities and facilitate acess to information.

For further information regarding WHO programmes related to influenza please contact: whoinfluenza@who.int. For specific questions regarding influenza disease, treatment, drug/vaccine availability, please contact your physician or national health authorities.