Isr Med Assoc J
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The growing numbers of H1N1 "swine influenza" cases should prompt national health systems to achieve dual preparedness: preparedness of clinicians to recognize and treat cases of human H1N1 flu, and national preparedness for an influenza pandemic. This is similar to recent contingency planning for an avian flu pandemic. ⋯ The knowledge of hospital clinicians regarding avian flu is moderate, but can be augmented by hospital-based educational efforts aimed at physicians and particularly nurses. Improving attendance rates at lectures and targeting residents will likely yield better results.