Pandemic flu is a sudden invasive infection, caused by the diffusion to humans of a viral strain characterized by the presence of one or more new surface proteins. Pandemic influenza prevention is among health priorities for WHO, that introduced a world surveillance programme and published Guidelines for preparing national pandemic plans. Following Guidelines, Italy prepared a plan considering human and veterinary health activities, among which the use of vaccines and antiviral drugs, and informative and formative projects.
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- In fall-winter 2023, China faced its first season of respiratory diseases post-COVID, highlighting the need for effective data on respiratory infections for better public health responses.
- A new initiative in Beijing and Guangzhou utilized direct-to-consumer multi-respiratory pathogen testing for early detection of infections, involving over 28,000 participants.
- Results showed high positivity rates for respiratory pathogens, with significant variations between cities, underscoring the program's value in improving surveillance and reducing infection risks in healthcare settings.
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