Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 surveillance and prevalence of seasonal influenza, Singapore

Emerg Infect Dis. 2010 Jan;16(1):103-5. doi: 10.3201/eid1601.091164.

Abstract

On April 25, 2009, Singapore implemented strict containment measures for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 with enhanced surveillance and hospital isolation. In the first month, seasonal influenza, predominantly virus subtype H3N2, was diagnosed for 32% of patients with acute febrile respiratory illness. Our findings underscore the high prevalence of seasonal influenza in Singapore.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Disease Outbreaks / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype*
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology*
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Population Surveillance
  • Prevalence
  • Singapore / epidemiology
  • Young Adult