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Earlier on, World Health Organization has revised the grouping & description of pandemic phases to be more precise and easy to understand. The current WHO phase of pandemic alert is 5.

In phase 1, no viruses circulating among animals have been reported to cause infections in human.

In phase 2, viruses circulating among animals have caused infection in humans.

In phase 3, an animal or human-animal influenza reassortant has caused small clusters of disease in people but has not caused community-level outbreaks.

In phase 4, verified human to human transmission of an animal or human-animal influenza ressortant able to cause “community-level outbreaks”.

In phase 5, human to human spread of the virus into at least two countries in one WHO region. While most countries will not be affected at this phase, the declaration of phase 5 is a strong signal that pandemic is about to occur.

In phase 6, the pandemic phase, community level outbreaks in at least one other country in a different WHO region in addition to the criteria defined in phase 5. This indicate that a global pandemic is under way.

(Source : World Health Organization - Current WHO Phase of Pandemic Alert)

According to Wikipedia, the WHO definition of  “pandemic” are:

•  Emergence of a disease new to a population.

• Agents infect humans, causing serious illness.

• Agents spread easily and sustainably among humans.

When these three conditions have met, a pandemic can start.  A disease or condition is not a pandemic merely because it is widespread or kills many people, it must also be infectious. For instance, cancer is responsible for many deaths but is not considered a pandemic, because the disease is not infectious or contagious.

(Source : Pandemic, Wikipedia)

If you would like the latest news and the current mapping of Influenza H1N1, you can visit RSOE EDIS - Pandemic Monitoring System. This site offers the current mapping of Influenza H1N1 with statistic of suspected infection, confirm infection, quarantine and details.

Just a short reminder, if you have flu, fever and body ache, please visit your doctor straight away as these can be the symptoms of Influenza H1N1. Do drink plenty of water, get plenty of rest if you need to as this is the time to make sure your body immune system is strong.

Wishing all of you good health.

These free resources include leveled readers books on “Microbes : Friend or Foe” & “InFLUenza”, fact and activity resource packet, coping with illness booklet, influenza word search, body wars (how your body fighst flu) booklet, history of vaccine and map for you to track the spreading of Swine Influenza.

You can find these useful resources on Swine Influenza at Readinga-z.com.

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To celebrate this special occasion,  I would like to share with you this free ebook :

In this ebook, you will learn about the history of Cinco De Mayo, learn Cinco De Mayo songs, make Cinco De Mayo crafts and lots of yummy Cinco De Mayo recipes for you to try.

You can download the free ebook here

Do feel free to share about this free ebook with your friends & happy Cinco De Mayo!

• Rome : An antiques shopping trip along Via Sannio and Porta Portest flea markets where I can find great bargains on retro clothes or bric-a-brac (decorated teacups, small vases, wax flowers under glass dome, statuettes, painted miniatures and so on). Below is a photograph of the street market of Porta Portest taken by Alessio Damato :

• Paris : Have you tried exploring Paris by joining the guided tour by bikes, scooters, or skates? There is no better way to relax and discover the exciting Paris than these!

• Dublin : I would like to go for an unforgettable opera concert at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin.

• London : A Mysterious London Walks that will take me back to the time of “Jack The Ripper”, and “Haunted London” that covers haunted pub, prison, graveyard and more spooky places. 

This is the day to share with the ones you love especially your family members and children. To make this year’s Valentines a special day for you and your families, Fun  Learning Express would like to present you “Valentines Fun Ideas For The Whole Family plus Romantic Ideas For Mom & Dad” free ebook :

Do feel free to download it here

 and have a fun filled Valentine’s Day Celebration!

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You can find more Free Ebooks @ Mom’s Wish List Free Ebooks List ^_^

In this ebook, you will learn about past inaugurations, the inaugural process, its celebrations, and the American presidents.

This free offer is valid for this week only (from January 19 to 25, 2009).

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This Lap & Note Pack is perfect for exploring the history behind the Inauguration of US Presidents. It includes Lap & Note Sheets, Suggested Answers and Inauguration Fact Sheets to help you child to learn about this historic event.

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