Australia’s influenza containment plan and the swine flu epidemic in Victoria

Catton, Michael G; Druce, Julian D; Birch, Chris J

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2009.tb02789.x

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To the Editor: Grayson and Johnson’s editorial of 17 June1 and Eizenberg’s viewpoint article of 1 July2 both betray blind spots regarding Victoria’s laboratory response to pandemic influenza (H1N1) 2009 (“swine flu”) and the role of the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL).

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory, Melbourne, VIC.

Correspondence: mike.catton@mh.org.au

1. Grayson ML, Johnson PDR. Australia’s influenza containment plan and the swine flu epidemic in Victoria [editorial]. [Published online ahead of print, Med J Aust 17 June 2009]. <MJA full text>
2. Eizenberg P. The general practice experience of the swine flu epidemic in Victoria — lessons from the front line. [Published online ahead of print, Med J Aust 1 July 2009]. <MJA full text>
3. Victorian Department of Human Services. Health professionals alert — SUSTAIN H1N1 influenza 09 (human swine flu). 5 June 2009. http://www.dcgpa.com.au/_cms/CMS_images/resources/3pm%205%20June%202009%20%20Health%20Professionals%20Alert.1148.pdf (accessed Jul 2009).

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