• Available from CCO: Free online searchable HIV textbook

FREE, Fully Searchable Online HIV Textbook

• Swine Flu Info Update

The Flu Pandemic – updates The latest release of the Revised Health Workers Handbook Version 3 on Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) dated 19 August 2009 and replacing the 22 July release can be downloaded from the NICD website.

www.nicd.ac.za

It contains updated information and guidance on the following topics:

1. Background on pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009 virus,
2. Identification and progression of pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009 illness,
3. Recommendations on who should be tested,
4. Guidelines on case management and infection control,
5. An information sheet for doctors/nurses to provide patients with home care directions,
6. A summary table on management of adult patients & children >5years, and
7. The WHO patient care checklist for assistance with the management of cases in healthcare settings.

• Swine Flu Info

Click one of the links below for some info regarding Swine Flu:

Swine Flu Fact Sheet.pdf

Swine Flu brochure.pdf

FOMpanflu guide for employers - May 2009.pdf

UK info on Swine Flu.pdf