Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Novel influenza A (H1N1) is caused by a new flu virus that was first detected in April, 2009. The virus is infecting people and is spreading from person-to-person. An increasing number of cases are being reported internationally.
Influenza A(H1N1) is a respiratory illness, and the symptoms are similar to those of the regular human seasonal flu.

1) CURRENT SITUATION IN JAPAN

• Daily situation updates (Archives of daily updates)
• Summary report of active surveillance

2) GENERAL INFORMATION of Influenza A(H1N1)

• General Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Influenza A (H1N1) Brochure
• Vaccine
  Vaccination against Pandemic Influenza(A/H1N1) Brochure
  (page1(PDF:350KB)、 page2(PDF:275KB)、 All(PDF:621KB))

3) OUR RESPONSE

• Points of Revision in the Implementation Guideline of Active Surveillance(PDF:68KB)

4) MEDIA CENTER

• Press Release
• Press Briefing

5) MORE INFORMATION

• Related Links
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  • - Prefectural Governments
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  • FAX : 03-3501-9044