The influenza A (H1N1) pandemic

Hot topics
Aims: The Novel (H1N1) Flu has generated a lot of discussions in both the scientific and the media settings.
This session provides an up-to-date situation on the present epidemiological situation, the communication issues related to the pandemic, the balance among global health priorities, vaccination and other prevention mesures as well as treatment-related challenges.

The spread of influenza viruses. State of the pandemic and prediction S. Tam (Geneva, Switzerland)
Communicating pandemic risks to patients and the public P. Sandman (Princeton Nj, United States of America)
Keeping a balance among priorities P. Nunn (Geneva 27, Switzerland)
Influenza and Respiratory Health Care Workers. From preparedness to the treatment of severely affected patients R. Curtis (Seattle, Wa, United States of America)