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Personal, Occupational, and Public Health Perspectives on Dealing with the First Case of Influenza A (H1N1) in the United Arab Emirates

  • Shah, Syed M. (Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University) ;
  • Aw, Tar-Ching (Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University) ;
  • Blair, Iain (Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University) ;
  • Hashmey, Rayhan (Tawam Hospital) ;
  • Sheek-Hussein, Mahmoud (Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University)
  • Received : 2010.11.02
  • Accepted : 2011.01.04
  • Published : 2011.03.30
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Abstract

New epidemics of infectious diseases often involve health care workers. In this short communication we present a case report of a health care professional who became the first case of influenza H1N1 virus to be notified in the United Arab Emirates. There are several issues related to workplace considerations and general public health, including preventive measures, the need for isolation of the patient, dealing with contacts, return to work, and communication with the workforce.

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