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Looking out for outbreaks

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is a mild disease in most cases but a severe disease in some people. Prompt action is needed if pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is suspected. This includes being able to recognise an outbreak as early as possible so that immediate steps are taken to prevent the spread of illness.

Sign of likely outbreak of influenza would be the occurrence of three new cases flu-like illness within a three day period in a

child care centre
single class within a school or
single dormitory within a boarding school

Any suspected outbreaks of influenza should be reported promptly to your local Public Health Unit in your state and territory.

NSW: www.emergency.health.nsw.gov.au
VIC: www.humanswineflu.health.vic.gov.au
QLD: www.health.qld.gov.au
SA: www.flu.sa.gov.au
WA: www.public.health.wa.gov.au
TAS: www.pandemic.tas.gov.au
NT: www.health.nt.gov.au
ACT: www.health.act.gov.au