An official statement from the World Health Organization this week has deemed travel restrictions unecessary during the current H1N1 flu outbreak, but rather, efforts should focus on preventative measures. Because influenza A (H1N1) has already been confirmed throughout many parts of the world, limiting travel would not be effective against the spread of the disease since influenza can spread rapidly from person to person, even before the onset of symptoms. Historical records of past influenza pandemics, including SARS, have validated this point. The best thing travelers can do is to maintain vigilance with hygiene and delay travel plans if they are feeling ill.
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Dr. Steven Chang, the author of DailyDose, is a staff physician with Kosmix RightHealth. Dr. Chang practices Family Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where his medical interests include both pediatric and geriatric care, public health, gay and lesbian health, and sleep medicine. Dr. Chang trained at the Stanford University affiliated O'Connor Hospital, and was a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. He holds an M.D. from McGill University and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.
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