Personal, Occupational, and Public Health Perspectives on Dealing with the First Case of Influenza A (H1N1) in the United Arab Emirates.
- Author:
Syed M SHAH
1
;
Tar Ching AW
;
Iain BLAIR
;
Rayhan HASHMEY
;
Mahmoud SHEEK-HUSSEIN
Author Information
1. Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates. tcaw@uaeu.ac.ae
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
H1N1 virus;
Disease notification;
Public health;
Occupational health
- MeSH:
Communicable Diseases;
Delivery of Health Care;
Disease Notification;
Humans;
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype;
Influenza, Human;
Occupational Health;
Public Health;
Return to Work;
United Arab Emirates
- From:Safety and Health at Work
2011;2(1):83-86
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
