Eurosurveillance · 2009 · 37 citations · 6 references
Public HealthInfectious Disease ControlInfectious DiseasesDisease SurveillanceOutbreak DetectionOutbreak InvestigationInfectious Disease SurveillanceInfluenza-like Illness SurveillanceOutbreak CommunicationOutbreak ControlOutbreak ManagementPandemic ResponseCommunity Transmission ControlCommunity Transmission NetworksCommunity-based Outbreak InvestigationDisease Outbreak SurveillanceOutbreak DescriptionOutbreak Detection From Reported CasesPandemic Influenza SurveillancePreventive Control Measures
On 6 July 2009 the Belgian enhanced surveillance system for influenza-like illness among travellers returning from influenza A(H1N1)v affected areas detected a case linked to a rock festival which took place on 2-5 July. The health authorities implemented communication and control measures leading to the detection of additional cases. This paper describes the outbreak and its impact on the management of the influenza pandemic in Belgium.
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