How many cases of H1N1 occurred in 2009?
61 million people
between 43 million and 89 million cases of 2009 H1N1 occurred between April 2009 and 10 April 2010. The mid-level in this range is about 61 million people infected with 2009 H1N1. between about 195,000 and 403,000 H1N1-related hospitalizations occurred between April 2009 and 10 April 2010.
WHO declared H1N1 pandemic 2009?
the World Health Organization
On June 11, 2009 — 10 years ago today — the World Health Organization declared that the swine flu virus we now simply call H1N1 had indeed triggered a pandemic, the first time in four decades a new flu virus had emerged and was triggering wide-scale illness around the globe.
Was there a H1N1 vaccine in 2009?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of one dose of vaccine against 2009 H1N1 influenza virus for persons 10 years of age and older. For children who are 6 months through 9 years of age, two doses of the vaccine are recommended. These two doses should be separated by 4 weeks.
Who made the H1N1 vaccine in 2009?
Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.
Manufacturer: Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. Indication: Active immunization of persons 6 months of age and older against influenza disease caused by pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus.
Where did H1N1 hit hardest?
Pandemic status and response. By early June 2009 more than 25,000 cases and nearly 140 deaths from H1N1 flu had been reported worldwide, the majority of deaths having occurred in Mexico and the greatest number of cases—more than 13,000—having appeared in the United States.
When did the H1N1 pandemic end?
August 10, 2010Swine flu pandemic / End date
When did H1N1 declared pandemic be over?
On August 10, 2010, WHO declared an end to the global 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. However, (H1N1)pdm09 virus continues to circulate as a seasonal flu virus, and cause illness, hospitalization, and deaths worldwide every year.
When was the 2009 swine flu vaccine created?
In response to 2009 H1N1, vaccine was first available in October (4 months after the WHO pandemic declaration) and widely available in December (6 months after the WHO pandemic declaration).
Where did 2009 H1N1 start?
Mexico
Summary: The 2009 swine H1N1 flu pandemic — responsible for more than 17,000 deaths worldwide — originated in pigs from a very small region in central Mexico, a research team is reporting.
What is the new H1N1 virus?
This new H1N1 virus contained a unique combination of influenza genes not previously identified in animals or people. This virus was designated as influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 virus. Ten years later work continues to better understand influenza, prevent disease, and prepare for the next pandemic.
What happened to H1N1 in 2009?
In 2009, a new strain of H1N1 influenza emerged. It did not cause anywhere near the disruption that Covid-19 has, and for good reason. Does H1N1 ring a bell?
What happened to content on the H1N1 website?
Content on this page was developed during the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic and has not been updated. The H1N1 virus that caused that pandemic is now a regular human flu virus and continues to circulate seasonally worldwide. The English language content on this website is being archived for historic and reference purposes only.
How does the H1N1 pandemic compare to past pandemics?
Another comparison that is very important is how the current H1N1 pandemic compares to past pandemics. If we look at the rate of deaths in the US population from novel H1N1 through November 14, the 9,820 deaths among the US population of 308 million translates to a figure of 0.003% (or 32 deaths per million population).