The detection of H1N1 influenza virus in Mexico in 2009, and subsequently throughout other countries in the Americas, benefited from the laboratory experience with measles and rubella in the region, leading to the rapid detection of, and response to, what eventually became a novel pandemic virus.
Full Citation:
Andrus, J.K., Cochi, S.L., Cooper, L.Z., et al. 2016. Combining global elimination of measles and rubella with strengthening of health systems in developing countries. Health Affairs. 35(2).
Title of Article: Combining global elimination of measles and rubella with strengthening of health systems in developing countries
Author(s): Andrus, J.K., Cochi, S.L., Cooper, L.Z., et al
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Name: Health Affairs
Publication Volume: 35(2)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26858388/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1377/hlthaff.2015.1005
Topics: Global Issues | Outbreaks
Disease Vaccines: Influenza | Measles | Polio/OPV/IPV | Rubella
Countries: Global