Start of the influenza season 2010-11 in Europe dominated by 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1) virus

摘要

In the past epidemics have most often progressed from west to east in Europe [3]. There is a rapidly closing window of time during which public health and clini- cal interventions can mitigate the impact of this sea- son’s influenza epidemics on morbidity and mortality. Countries should be prepared for increased demand for healthcare assistance and promote early sample collec- tion and testing for patients with influenza-like-illness.