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October 21, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Press Herald | Local Dispatches Press Herald The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a new type of swine flu that sickened a child in Cumberland County. The agency has not provided any more details about who was affected or where, but said it is an isolated event in ... and more » |
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October 21, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Breath of fresh air Casey Weekly Berwick But in the case of the 2009 swine flu patients, it was not even clear whether trying to save those most critically ill was in their best interests. ''One of the last patients had a very intense inflammatory response of her airway,'' Forrest says, ... and more » |
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October 21, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Monoblogue by Neil Berliner: Swine Flu, Prick? | Stage Time Magazine | Stand ... Stage Time Magazine By Neil Berliner My doctor wants me to get the swine flu vaccine; said it's “perfectly safe”. It's just my rabbi who thinks there's something not kosher about it. A Philadelphia woman has been arrested for offering sex in exchange for ... and more » |
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October 20, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Bangor Daily News | CDC investigating case of 'novel influenza virus of swine origin' in Maine Bangor Daily News Buy Photo The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a human case in Cumberland County of “novel influenza virus of swine origin” — a new strain of flu associated with pigs. State Epidemiologist Stephen Sears said Thursday ... and more » |
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October 20, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 The Seattle Times | Hard to see Yu Darvish fitting with Mariners The Seattle Times (Yu Darvish, with the Nippon Ham Fighters, shown exiting a ballpark in 2009 wearing a protective mask during a swine flu scare. Photo by Associated Press). The latest word coming from Japan is that pitching sensation Yu Darvish will post this offseason ... and more » |
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October 20, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Zee News | Maine CDC investigating new swine-origin flu Kennebec Journal The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a new type of swine flu that sickened a child in Cumberland County. The agency has not provided any more details about who was affected ... Study finds link between swine flu and stillbirth Zee News Swine flu linked to stillbirths BBC News Baby deaths five times higher among pregnant women who caught swine flu Daily Mail Darlington and Stockton Times - Norwich Bulletin - Visit Bulgaria all 26 news articles » |
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October 20, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
When Gaddafi caused diplomatic embarassment for India Moneycontrol.com The head of the African Union also suggested that the swine flu was designed for military purposes, and defended the Somali pirates. "Somalis are not pirates, we are pirates," he said. "We went there, we took their economic zones, we took their fish," ... and more » |
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October 20, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Mobiledia | Vaccination Rates Contagious on Twitter Mobiledia Following the swine flu epidemic of 2009, Marcel Salathé of Penn State University and his team of researchers found more people got vaccinated in areas where people tweeted positive views on vaccination or gave updates on when and where they were going ... and more » |
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October 20, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Mobiledia | Twitter Stems Spread of Diseases Mobiledia Following the swine flu epidemic of 2009, Marcel Salathe of Penn State University and his team of researchers found more people got vaccinated in areas where people tweeted positive views on vaccination or gave updates on when and where they were going ... and more » |
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October 20, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 The Sun | Lucky ... Enda with sons Kieren, Connor and Dylan and husband Robert The Sun THE flu vaccination this year protects against three strains,including swine flu. The best time to have the jab is in the autumn, from September to early November, so time is running out. - Everyone aged more than six months with serious long-term ... and more » |
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October 19, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Breath of fresh air Bega District News But in the case of the 2009 swine flu patients, it was not even clear whether trying to save those most critically ill was in their best interests. ''One of the last patients had a very intense inflammatory response of her airway,'' Forrest says, ... and more » |
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October 19, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Breath of fresh air Donnybrookmail But in the case of the 2009 swine flu patients, it was not even clear whether trying to save those most critically ill was in their best interests. ''One of the last patients had a very intense inflammatory response of her airway,'' Forrest says, ... and more » |
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October 19, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Breath of fresh air Ballarat Courier But in the case of the 2009 swine flu patients, it was not even clear whether trying to save those most critically ill was in their best interests. ''One of the last patients had a very intense inflammatory response of her airway,'' Forrest says, ... and more » |
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October 19, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Flu cases soar across Australia ABC Online It is the highest number this decade, apart from the swine flu epidemic two years ago. Queensland is the worst affected area with more than 10000 cases. New South Wales came in second with half that number. Per capita infection rates have been highest ... and more » |
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October 18, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Pregnant women urged to get flu jab The Independent Pregnant women were urged to get their annual flu jab yesterday as research showed they have a five times greater risk of a stillbirth if they are admitted to hospital with swine flu. The study, by the National Perinatal Epidemiology ... |
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October 18, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 New York Daily News | Twitter can help spread word about flu vaccinations, for better or worse: study New York Daily News Following the swine flu epidemic of 2009, researchers found that more people got vaccinated in areas where people tweeted positive views on vaccination or gave updates on when and where they were going to get their shots, ... |
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October 18, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Irish Times | Result of swine flu jab investigation expected later this year thejournal.ie GPs and participating pharmacists will provide the jab, with pharmacists supplying the vaccine to anyone after 65 and older under the HSE flu vaccination programme. The HSE said that it is “likely” the swine flu strain will be the predominant strain ... Swine flu nearly killed pregnant Teesside mum Sunday Sun HEALTH: What's new with flu and what to do about it Packet Online HSE launches flu vaccination Insideireland.ie Lew Rockwell (blog) - Newstalk 106-108 fm - SHSU Houstonian Online all 179 news articles » |
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October 18, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 USA Today | Editorial: For health care model, look to Netherlands USA Today A man is examined for swine flu at the Slotervaart Hospital in Amsterdam. Impressive, indeed. But what looks like the world's best health care system by those standards fares much worse when one considers its staggering costs and breathtaking ... and more » |
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October 17, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Study: Social Media Can Track Flu Vaccination Trends and Attitudes iHealthBeat For the study, Pennsylvania State University researcher Marcel Salathe collected 477768 tweets that contained words related to H1N1, or swine flu, vaccination between August 2009 and January 2010. Salathe and his students rated each tweet as negative, ... and more » |
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October 17, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 TheNewsTribune.com | Ferndale parents encourage flu shot in memory of their daughter TheNewsTribune.com Vonda Lynne Polinkus died from complications of H1N1 (swine flu) on Sept. 2, 2010. She was 34 years old and a registered nurse in the emergency department at St. Joseph hospital. Flu season is here. If Vonda Lynne had lived, she would encourage family, ... Ferndale parents encourage flu shot in memory of their daughter Bellingham Herald all 2 news articles » |
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October 17, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Irish Times | HSE launches flu vaccination Insideireland.ie The immunity provided by the vaccine lasts for up to 12 months and each new seasonal vaccine is designed to protect against the the most common flu strains circulating, including human swine flu which is still circulating this year. ... At-risk groups urged to get flu vaccine Newstalk 106-108 fm HSE launches seasonal flu vaccine Irish Times People urged to get flu jab Irish Health Bangor Daily News all 46 news articles » |
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October 17, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Free flu jabs for 'at risk' groups in NHS Forth Valley Queensferry Tooday AT RISK people in Bo'ness, Blackness and Whitecross are urged to get their annual free flu jab, that this year includes the swine flu strain. Last flu season, NHS Forth Valley achieved Scotland's highest uptake of over-65s. But 40 per cent of the total ... and more » |
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October 16, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Government frees sale of Tamiflu, only drug effective against swine flu and ... Times of India NEW DELHI: India's six lakh chemist shops can now stock and sell oseltamivir phosphate or Tamilfu - the only known drug effective against both the deadly influenza strains H1N1 swine flu and H5N1 bird flu. India has decided to lift "restricted sale" of ... and more » |
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October 16, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Metro | Baby 'writes' in diary for swine flu mum in coma Metro Viki Allin's son Henry had to be born three months prematurely by Caesarean section after she contracted swine flu and was put in an induced coma at Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny, South Wales. Henry weighed just 1.22kg (2lb 11oz) when he was born ... Dear mum, I can't wait for you to wake from your coma and find you've had ME ... Mirror.co.uk all 2 news articles » |
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October 16, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Heal Blog (blog) | Swine Flu Outbreak in Nicaragua Heal Blog (blog) by Art Writ, October 16th, 2011 The incidences of Swine flu in Nicaragua is being continuously monitored because of the danger of outbreak which could be health alarming for most of the population in the said locality. It was noted that in Nicaragua, ... Swine flu infects 32 in Nicaragua Press TV all 4 news articles » |
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October 16, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 IceNews | Swine flu narcolepsy children to get payout IceNews Youngsters who contracted narcolepsy in Finland after being inoculated against swine flu are to be compensated by the medical council. A total of 92 people have already made claims to the Finnish Medical Insurance pool after they or their children ... |
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October 13, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
SD official defends bonuses given to flu workers MSN Money PIERRE, SD (AP) - Bonuses given to South Dakota Health Department employees who worked to fight the swine flu threat two years ago were legal and proper, state Health Secretary Doneen Hollingsworth told a legislative committee Thursday. ... and more » |
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October 13, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
SD official defends bonuses given to flu workers CanadianBusiness.com By AP | October 13, 2011 PIERRE, SD (AP) — South Dakota Health Secretary Doneen Hollingsworth says bonuses given to department employees who worked on the swine flu vaccination campaign were proper and legal. A state audit found that the $500 bonuses ... and more » |
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October 13, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
No Excuses! A Brief Guide to the Flu Shot TIME That calculation is based on flu trends observed in the previous year and usually includes two influenza A subtypes and one influenza B subtype. The 2011-12 flu vaccine protects against two influenza A strains: H1N1, the infamous "swine flu," and H3N2, ... |
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October 13, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Pork Checkoff Recommends Producers and Workers Get Flu Vaccination Michigan Farmer "It's always wise for producers and swine farm workers to reduce the risk of getting sick and bringing the flu to the farm or workplace by getting vaccinated," said Jennifer Koeman, director of producer and public health for the Pork Checkoff. ... and more » |
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October 13, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Viruses, Humans, and the Dawn of a New Pandemic Age WNYC He explains how deadly viruses like HIV, swine flu, and bird flu almost wiped us out in the past; and why modern life has made humans vulnerable to the threat of a global pandemic in The Viral Storm: The Dawn of a New Pandemic Age. ... |
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October 13, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Tbo.com | VA encourages veterans to get their flu shot North Texas e-News As with last year's vaccine, it only takes one shot to protect against the seasonal flu and H1N1 (swine flu). Flu season brings an increased opportunity of illness for many individuals, and more than 200000 people in the United States are hospitalized ... “Contagion” and Chambers Health Anahuac Progress Flu Season Begins. Do you Need the Vaccine? KEYT Flu vaccine offered at all county Health Department clinics Jackson Clarion Ledger Hawick Today - Patch.com - This is Total Essex all 296 news articles » |
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October 12, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Ha'aretz | “Contagion” and Chambers Health Anahuac Progress One percent of people who came down with that flu died. The latest pandemic was the H1N1 flu (the “swine flu”). The H1N1 was first recognized in Mexico in 2009. Initially it was very disconcerting because of the number of young people who were dying ... Flu vaccine offered at all county Health Department clinics Jackson Clarion Ledger Health, School Officials Encourage Families to Get Vaccinated to Stave Off Flu ... Patch.com WL flu clinics starting Nov. 1 Williams Lake Tribune Ha'aretz - HealthCanal.com - Dairy Herd Management all 226 news articles » |
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October 12, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Flu shots offered across Seacoast Seacoastonline.com NORTH HAMPTON — Seacoast VNA, a branch office of Home Health VNA, is offering flu shots to area residents. This year's annual shot will offer protection against the pandemic H1N1 (swine flu) virus, as well as two other viruses that are expected to be ... |
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October 12, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
News Vault -- October 12, 2011 WCAX On this day in 1976, a Vermont swine flu vaccine clinic was shut down due to connection to a potentially fatal side effect from the vaccines. A swine flu vaccine clinic was set up in Allburgh, Vermont, as reaction to swine flu outbreak at a New Jersey ... |
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October 12, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Ha'aretz | Flu vaccine offered at all county Health Department clinics Jackson Clarion Ledger The department has ordered 276130 doses of the vaccine, which is meant to protect against influenza B virus, an influenza A (H1N1, or "swine flu") virus and an influenza A (H3N2) virus. "We have plenty of vaccines for anyone who wants one," said State ... Health Officials Encouraging Families to Get Vaccinated to Stave Off Flu Patch.com WL flu clinics starting Nov. 1 Williams Lake Tribune Trying to avoid shots in the dark Ha'aretz HealthCanal.com - Dairy Herd Management all 195 news articles » |
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October 7, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
'Contagion' shows us benefits of paid sick leave Sacramento Bee In 2009, numerous people contracted the swine flu all across the United States, and it claimed thousands of American lives. One of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases like the swine flu is to stay home and recover. ... and more » |
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October 7, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Famagusta Gazette | NHS East Lancashire have enough flu vaccines for winter demands Lancashire Telegraph Last winter more than 600 people in the UK died as a direct result of catching seasonal flu, and 31 people died from the H1N1 swine flu strain. There were shortages of the flu vaccine reported in Blackburn with Darwen following a surge in demand and ... Health chief's plea as 4500 at-risk patients shun flu jabs Borders Today all 5 news articles » |
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October 6, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 HobbyFarms.com | Swine Flu Advice for Consumers, Pig Owners HobbyFarms.com Organizations offer farmers and consumers basic advice for how to deal with the swine flu situation; report no US pigs with swine flu and no risk to humans who eat pork. Pig owners and consumers alike have plenty of reasons to want to learn more about ... and more » |
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October 6, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Swine flu mum tells of pregnancy ordeal This is North Devon A WOMAN who contracted swine flu when she was pregnant and whose son was delivered by an emergency Caesarean three months early, is urging other women to have the swine flu jab this winter. Viki Allin, 35, fell ill with what she thought was a chest ... Mother's warning after flu ordeal The Press Association all 3 news articles » |
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October 4, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Global Market for Healthcare Antimicrobial Plastics to Reach 221758 Metric ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) The market was also pushed under the spotlight due to the recent outbreaks of pandemics such as H5N1 Avian influenza and H1N1 Swine flu, which fuelled fears of infections acquired in public environments. Demand for polymeric biocide products from the ... and more » |
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October 4, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
ESR secures 5-year influenza virus research contract Pharmaceutical Business Review The SHIVERS research will be used to inform public health and vaccination strategies around world to protect vulnerable patients against flu epidemics and pandemics, like the Swine Flu. The researchers have proposed to study the autumn and winter 'flu ... ESR: New Zealand-Led Research Team Wins International Tender to Hunt the Flu Virus MarketWatch (press release) all 11 news articles » |
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October 4, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Ross-Shire Journal | Swine Flu: Are You Playing Russian Roulette With Your Health? The Healthier Life SUPER FOODS FOR A SUPER-HEALTHY YOU Swine Flu: Are You Playing Russian Roulette With Your Health? Given all the misinformation and conflicting reports about Swine Flu, and flu in general, that government agencies have bombarded Joe Public with over the ... Pregnant women urged to get flu jab Scottish Daily Record Docs' flu warning to Ross residents Ross-Shire Journal Mothers-to-be urged to have the winter flu jab Scotsman Stornoway Gazette - Birmingham Mail all 95 news articles » |
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October 3, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Saskatoon woman urges flu shots this year News Talk 980 CJME Wilma Gauthier was a healthy person who had planned on getting her H1N1 shot two years ago, but after delaying just one day she was afflited by the disease commonly known as "swine flu". "I still can't believe that it struck that hard that fast," she ... |
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October 3, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Saskatoon woman urges flu shots this year News Talk 650 CKOM Wilma Gauthier was a healthy person who had planned on getting her H1N1 shot two years ago, but after delaying just one day she was afflited by the disease commonly known as "swine flu". "I still can't believe that it struck that hard that fast," she ... and more » |
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October 3, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Is The Government Hiding Something About Swine Flu? Forbes Remember the flu pandemic? The one that swept the world just two years ago? You might be forgiven if this has slipped your mind – after all, it doesn't seem like such a big deal now. That's because we got lucky: despite many dire warnings about the ... |
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October 3, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Ross-Shire Journal | Pregnant women urged to get flu jab Scottish Daily Record She met NHS staff who were being vaccinated to protect themselves and their patients from flu. The vaccine, which gives protection against three strains of influenza, including H1N1 swine flu, is now available from GP practices across Scotland. ... Docs' flu warning to Ross residents Ross-Shire Journal Mothers-to-be urged to have the winter flu jab Scotsman Pregnant women and vulnerable patients in Midlands urged not to play russian ... Birmingham Mail all 86 news articles » |
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October 2, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Concerns over swine flu vaccine should not deter us from getting seasonal shot Irish Times Unlike the annual seasonal influenza vaccine, which contains three strains of flu virus, Pandemrix was produced as a single flu strain vaccine in a bid to head off the potential impact of the swine flu (H1N1) pandemic virus in 2009 and 2010. ... and more » |
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September 27, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Fundraiser in memory of Colne swine flu victim Burnley and Pendle Citizen THE family of a mum-of-three who died of swine flu is saying thanks to the staff who cared for her - by staging a tea party with a difference. Lindsay Goddard, of Langroyd Road, Colne, became the first person in East Lancashire to die after contracting ... |
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September 27, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Fundraiser in memory of Colne swine flu victim Lancashire Telegraph THE family of a mum-of-three who died of swine flu is saying thanks to the staff who cared for her - by staging a tea party with a difference. Lindsay Goddard, of Langroyd Road, Colne, became the first person in East Lancashire to die after contracting ... and more » |
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September 27, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 domain-B | Swine flu inpatients with asthma not at greater risk Nursing Times Asthma sufferers admitted to hospital with swine flu (H1N1) are only half as likely to die as non-sufferers, a report has suggested. Patients with asthma are about half as likely to need intensive care as other swine flu carriers, possibly because they ... Fewer asthmatics die of swine flu The Press Association Connection Between Asthma And Less Severe Outcomes From Pandemic Influenza H1N1 Medical News Today UCLA researchers find that H1N1 has spread to pigs in Africa 89.3 KPCC Imperial Valley News - EurekAlert (press release) - McPherson Sentinel all 159 news articles » |
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September 27, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
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September 26, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Daily Mail | Over 65s be warned: We are facing worst winter flu outbreak in years Daily Mail 'For the last two years swine flu has effectively forced out other influenzas in the UK,' he told Mail Online. 'So the over-65s have been generally protected as they have some immunity from that particular strain. 'But I want to warn them they will not ... Jordanians advised to take seasonal flu vaccine Middle East North Africa Financial Network Britain's health workers urged to get flu shots to protect patients News-Medical.net KILLER FLU TO GRIP BRITAIN Express.co.uk Island Pulse - Mohave Valley News - Seguin Gazette-Enterprise all 67 news articles » |
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September 26, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Daily Mail | Over-65s be warned: Britain facing worst winter flu outbreak in years Daily Mail 'For the last two years swine flu has effectively forced out other influenzas in the UK,' he told Mail Online. 'So the over-65s have been generally protected as they have some immunity from that particular strain. 'But I want to warn them they will not ... Jordanians advised to take seasonal flu vaccine Middle East North Africa Financial Network Britain's health workers urged to get flu shots to protect patients News-Medical.net KILLER FLU TO GRIP BRITAIN Express.co.uk Island Pulse - Mohave Valley News - Seguin Gazette-Enterprise all 62 news articles » |
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September 26, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
domain-B | Fewer asthmatics die of swine flu The Press Association People with asthma who are admitted to hospital with swine flu (H1N1) are half as likely to die as those without the condition, data suggests. Asthmatics are also around half as likely to need intensive care treatment as other swine flu victims. ... People hospitalized with asthma 'less likely to die from swine flu' Eureka! Science News UCLA researchers find that H1N1 has spread to pigs in Africa 89.3 KPCC all 10 news articles » |
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September 26, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
People hospitalized with asthma 'less likely to die from swine flu' EurekAlert (press release) Amsterdam, The Netherlands: People with asthma who are admitted to hospital with pandemic influenza H1N1 (swine flu) are half as likely to die or require intensive care than those without asthma, according to new research. ... and more » |
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September 26, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
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September 26, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Pentagon plans to transmit Guantanamo trials to U.S. points Sacramento Bee Separately, Navy Cmdr. Tamsen Reese said in an email from the detention center Sunday that military medical staff would next month vaccinate guards and other troops at the prison camp complex against swine flu and offer the H1N1 inoculations to the 171 ... and more » |
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September 25, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Report: Pentagon to beam war crimes trials to US soil MiamiHerald.com Separately, Navy Cmdr. Tamsen Reese said in an email from the detention center Sunday that military medical staff would next month vaccinate guards and other troops at the prison camp complex against swine flu and offer the H1N1 inoculations to the 171 ... and more » |
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September 25, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Worthing Today | BEST FRIEND: Vicky is an inspiration Worthing Today A MAN who survived an allergic reaction to swine flu medication has nominated his best friend for her “inspiration” and “motivation” while he was ill. Mark Brocklehurst, of Boundstone Lane, Lancing, this week said Vicky O'Connor was worthy of winning ... and more » |
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September 25, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 The Guardian | Jordanians advised to take seasonal flu vaccine Middle East North Africa Financial Network (MENAFN - Jordan Times) This year's seasonal flu vaccine also protects against H1N1 (swine flu) and members of the public over the age of three are advised to take it starting October 1, a health ministry official said on Saturday. ... GOT SHOTS? Annual flu season approaches Seguin Gazette-Enterprise Valley View sets flu shot clinic Mohave Valley News Health officials still urge public to get flu shots Fresno Bee The Guardian - WLBZ-TV - Fire Chief (blog) all 584 news articles » |
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September 24, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 MedIndia | Pigs Now Catching Human Flu? That' s Not Good MyFox Los Angeles That variety of flu had genetic elements from previous swine flu, avian flu and human influenza strains. The detection of the H1N1 in African wild and domesticated pigs shows that farming practices in undeveloped nations can trigger disease outbreaks ... U.S. is Not Well Prepared for Flu Pandemic: Man infects Pigs with H1N1 Swine Flu eMaxHealth H1N1 flu virus prevalent in animals Middle East North Africa Financial Network all 11 news articles » |
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September 24, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 DigitalJournal.com | Rampant H1N1 flu in African pigs could cause human pandemic DigitalJournal.com The scientists found 89 percent of pigs in one village in northern Cameroon had been exposed to H1N1 flu, formerly called swine flu. According to Thomas B. Smith, director of UCLA's Center for Tropical Research and the senior author of the study: ... H1N1 flu virus prevalent in animals UPI.com all 8 news articles » |
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September 24, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
The Guardian | Health officials still urge public to get flu shots Fresno Bee There's not a new deadly pandemic flu, like the swine flu of two years ago, to pack shot clinics. So far, indications are for a mild flu season similar to last year. On top of that, this year's flu strains are almost identical to the ones that ... Health officials encourage everyone to get the flu shot WLBZ-TV Dr Dillner's health dilemmas: should I have the flu vaccine? The Guardian Keep Your Department Healthy During Flu Season Fire Chief (blog) The Republic - Your Houston News - Heal Blog (blog) all 566 news articles » |
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September 24, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
The Guardian | H1N1 flu virus prevalent in animals UPI.com 24 (UPI) -- Almost 90 percent of the pigs studied in a village in northern Cameroon were exposed to the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, US researchers said. Senior author Thomas B. Smith, director of UCLA's Center for Tropical Research, said H1N1 triggered a ... Health officials still urge public to get flu shots Fresno Bee Dr Dillner's health dilemmas: should I have the flu vaccine? The Guardian Health officials encourage everyone to get the flu shot WLBZ-TV Fire Chief (blog) - The Republic - Your Houston News all 574 news articles » |
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September 23, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Guilford County Northwest Observer | Keep Your Department Healthy During Flu Season Fire Chief (blog) In the worst case, that simple case of the flu leads to death. Each type of flu starts out the same, so what makes the difference between the common flu, avian flu and the swine flu? Outbreaks of the avian flu in 2003 and the H1N1 flu in 2009 both ... Budget cuts threaten pandemic response The Tennessean all 10 news articles » |
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September 23, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
The Guardian | Health officials encourage everyone to get the flu shot WLBZ-TV PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Health officials are calling the flu shot the "universal vaccination" meaning that every single person should be getting it. This is what they're calling the shot after the swine flu swept through our country two years ... Dr Dillner's health dilemmas: should I have the flu vaccine? The Guardian More flu shots, options give hope for mild flu season The Republic What's Going Around – Flu Shots Your Houston News Heal Blog (blog) - WebMD (blog) - San Antonio Express all 528 news articles » |
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September 23, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 PhysOrg.com | Scientists find H1N1 flu virus prevalent in animals in Africa PhysOrg.com In one village in northern Cameroon, a staggering 89 percent of the pigs studied had been exposed to the H1N1 virus, commonly known as the swine flu. "I was amazed that virtually every pig in this village was exposed," said Thomas B. Smith, ... and more » |
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September 23, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Business Recorder | Administering seasonal, swine flu vaccines must for Hujjaj Business Recorder ISLAMABAD: Administering seasonal and swine flu vaccines would be mandatory for intending Hujjaj to protect them from viral diseases. He said as per directives of the Saudi authorities the intending pilgrims would have to carry with them medical ... |
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September 23, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
First case of swine flu in TN this year IBNLive.com ERODE: In what is being seen as the first confirmed case of swine flu (H1N1 influenza) this season in Tamil Nadu, a patient from Erode patient is in a critical state at a private hospital here. Elangovan, a resident of Manickampalayam village in Erode, ... |
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September 22, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Swine flu hit Australia's remote areas hardest The Cairns Post ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander people had a five times higher risk of death during the swine flu pandemic than non-indigenous Australians and experts at an international workshop say there are lessons to be learnt. ... and more » |
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September 22, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
UCLA scientists find H1N1 flu virus prevalent in animals in Africa UC Los Angeles In one village in northern Cameroon, a staggering 89 percent of the pigs studied had been exposed to the H1N1 virus, commonly known as the swine flu. "I was amazed that virtually every pig in this village was exposed," said Thomas B. Smith, ... and more » |
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September 22, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
The Guardian | More flu shots, options give hope for mild flu season The Republic Health advocates from government and the medical industry cited a number of positive trends in flu protection in the two years since a global pandemic of swine flu brought heightened concern for the annual viral onslaughts during a conference here this ... Dr Dillner's health dilemmas: should I have the flu vaccine? The Guardian Flu Shots For All: Says US Health Officials Heal Blog (blog) What's Going Around – Flu Shots Your Houston News San Antonio Express - Greensboro News & Record - WebMD (blog) all 473 news articles » |
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September 22, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Independent Online | Swine flu isn't something to sniff at Independent Online Steven Taylor says he washes his hands 15 times a day after surviving a nasty bout of swine flu. A Cape Town man thought he was dying when his body started aching a few weeks ago and he couldn't breathe. But it turned out that Belville manager Steven ... |
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September 22, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
14-month-old admitted to LLR with H1N1 symptoms Times of India KANPUR: One more case of suspected swine (H1N1) flu was reported from the city. A 14-month-old child was admitted to the special emergency ward at Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital with swine flu-like symptoms. The child was admitted to the Bal Rog Hospital of ... and more » |
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September 22, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
NHCL prepares for flu season Camp Lejeune Globe The flu, which is short for the Influenza virus, kills an average of 41000 people a year in the United States alone. Many strains in the recent past, including the H1N1 virus commonly known as the Swine Flu, have incited worldwide panics as the public ... and more » |
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September 21, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Scientific American | Are Pigs Bringing the Flu to Your State? Researchers Map Influenza Spread by ... Scientific American The swelling circles represent the amount of human-origin influenza in swine population, "with the viral populations increasing first in Oklahoma and then in Minnesota and Iowa," as pigs move from the south-central to the Midwest. map of swine flu ... |
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September 21, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Man with swine flu hospitalised IBNLive.com PTI | 09:09 PM,Sep 21,2011 Coimbatore, Sept 21 (PTI) A 49-year old man was today admitted to a private hospital here after testing positive for swine flu. Doctors attending on him today said the patient had been put on ventilator support and all ... 49-year-old gets H1N1 treatment Deccan Chronicle all 2 news articles » |
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September 21, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 TheraBreath | Scientists create 'breathalyzer' for swine flu, halitosis TheraBreath A report published in the Journal of Breath Research (JBR) unveiled a technology that may be able to detect the presence of swine flu. A simple test similar to a breathalyzer, the device detects the presence of certain molecules on exhaled air. ... |
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September 21, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 CTV.ca | As I See It: The “F” word is on its way Valley Courier Over the past few years the public has been inundated with warnings about not just normal seasonal flu, but pandemic flu. Bird flu, swine flu, seasonal flu, the name changes but the warnings are loud and clear. The San Luis Valley Regional Emergency ... Flu Study Shows No Strange Mutation Caused 1918 Pandemic National Journal What Will The Next Flu Pandemic Look Like? Huffington Post all 30 news articles » |
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September 20, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Ex-official arrested over swine flu vaccines Forbes AP , 09.20.11, 07:17 AM EDT BELGRADE, Serbia -- Police say they have arrested a former senior health official and two others accused of corruption while ordering swine flu vaccines during the epidemic two years ago. Police said Tuesday that former head ... |
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September 19, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
New Strains of Swine Flu are Elusive National Hog Farmer Hunting prairie dogs at the end of the normal season can be a difficult task, just as can be controlling new swine flu strains. A 300-sow, single-site, farrow-to-finish operation had been recently repopulated with gilts negative for porcine ... |
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September 19, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Reuters | Dr Dillner's health dilemmas: should I have the flu vaccine? The Guardian Official figures show that more and more people are taking up the opportunity to have the flu vaccine, but is it safe? A patient receives a flu vaccine. Photograph: David Cheskin/PA No one wants to get flu, especially not swine flu which is still ... First Flu Cases in South Florida Announced News Junky Journal (press release) What's Going Around – Flu Shots Your Houston News More widespread flu season expected; time to get a shot Belleville News Democrat TopNews New Zealand - Gainesville Sun - The Australian all 225 news articles » |
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September 19, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 CTV.ca | Take precautions to avoid the flu this winter, health-care experts say Belleville News Democrat The H1N1 strain is more commonly known as swine flu. Not only are the strains of flu the same in the southern hemisphere as last year, the WHO is reporting a higher number of flu-like illnesses and confirmed flu cases than in recent years. ... Researchers Found Flu Vaccine 'Too Strong' for the Young International Business Times AU Flu shot element linked to kids' fits The Australian Flu vaccine 'too strong' for children The West Australian TopNews United States all 185 news articles » |
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September 19, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Metro | Mother of swine flu victim announces she's pregnant again Metro Swine flu victim Gemma Ameen who lost her daughter and unborn baby to the virus has announced she is expecting again. Four-months pregnant Gemma Ameen said she was 'so happy' to find she was pregnant she 'started to cry'. 'It's been one hell of a ride ... |
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September 19, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 The Local.se | Swine flu jab, narcolepsy link to be investigated Silentnight Beds An investigation is underway to determine whether a swine flu vaccine is leading to children becoming narcoleptic after concerns were raised by parents. The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland is involved in the attempts to determine the ... Swine flu vaccine link with narcolepsy probed RTE.ie Parents claim child narcolepsy linked to swine flu vaccine Irish Times Swine Flu Jab Has Developed Narcolepsy among Kids, Claim Parents TopNews New Zealand Irish Examiner - Newstalk 106-108 fm - Herald.ie all 15 news articles » |
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September 19, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Flu jab vaccinations about to begin at GP practices Berwick Today He said: “Flu vaccines are very effective at preventing flu for people who are in a high risk group. All flu vaccines this year will also protect against swine flu. “The best time to have your vaccination is in the autumn before winter sets in. ... and more » |
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September 16, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
The Local.se | Parents claim child narcolepsy linked to swine flu vaccine Irish Times THE MINISTER for Health is to meet a group of parents who say their children developed a chronic sleeping disorder having received the swine flu vaccine Pandemrix. Although the Department of Health and Irish health authorities have stressed that ... Swine flu vaccine link with narcolepsy probed RTE.ie Swine Flu Jab Has Developed Narcolepsy among Kids, Claim Parents TopNews New Zealand Concern over narcolepsy/vaccine link Irish Health Irish Examiner - Newstalk 106-108 fm - Herald.ie all 13 news articles » |
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September 16, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 ABC News | 115 U.S. children, teens died from flu last season Mother Nature Network Since the 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic, the CDC has recommended immediate treatment with antiviral medications in patients with severe flu symptoms. "We know the flu vaccine isn't 100 percent effective, especially not in children with high risk medical ... Last Flu Season Saw 115 Deaths In Children And Teens RedOrbit Last year's flu season claimed 115 lives of children and teens from flu virus eMaxHealth all 105 news articles » |
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September 16, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
The Local.se | Swine flu vaccine link with narcolepsy probed RTE.ie The HSE says it is actively investigating a link between narcolepsy and the Pandemrix vaccine for swine flu. The Health Service Executive says it is actively investigating a link between narcolepsy and the Pandemrix vaccine for swine flu. ... HSE probes suggested link between sleep disorder and swine-flu vaccine Pandemrix Irish Examiner Flu vaccine blamed for sleep disorder scrapped Herald.ie Jab 'linked' to sleeping disorder is scrapped Irish Independent The Local.se all 8 news articles » |
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September 16, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Kenilworth dad: I survived swine flu - twice Coventry Telegraph A DAD has told how he was nearly killed by swine flu TWICE– but made a miraculous recovery to walk down the aisle with his long-term sweetheart. Nick Fincher had to be induced into a coma two times before medics could save him using ... |
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September 14, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
Indiana Ramps Up for "Regular" Flu Season Public News Service The regular, seasonal flu shots are in plentiful supply now, Richards says, and people should make sure to be vaccinated before flu season arrives. She says Indiana's sole swine flu case, and four in Pennsylvania, were all transmitted from direct or ... Fall, Flu Shots, and Fear Boston Globe (blog) all 4 news articles » |
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September 13, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
How Does Movie About Virus Outbreak Compare With Real Life? News Channel 7 She says the flu can live up to two days on surfaces, and up to 15 minutes on your hand. She says, “Diseases that we have in this day and age can cause pandemics like that” (like the one in Contagion). Take for example the swine flu that spread ... 'Contagion': Just a Movie or … PETA (press release) (blog) all 2 news articles » |
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September 13, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
'Contagion': Just a Movie or … PETA (press release) (blog) As the recent swine and bird flu outbreaks have amply illustrated, deadly diseases that originate on factory farms easily spread to humans. Just last month, three children in Pennsylvania were diagnosed with a new strain of swine flu that the state's ... and more » |
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September 13, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
ICIJ unveils Daniel Pearl Awards finalists iWatch News Topics ranged from the World Health Organization and Center for Disease Control's handling of the swine flu and H1N1 flu pandemic to the world of human trafficking and sex slavery in Eastern Europe. The seven finalists represent some of the world's ... and more » |
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September 13, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
CVS will give $6M in flu shots to the uninsured BusinessWeek CVS started selling seasonal flu shots on Aug. 22. The vaccinations protect against swine flu, influenza B, and the H3N2 strain, and they cost $29.99. Many health insurers and federal programs cover the flu shot. and more » |
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September 12, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Fox News | The Cough That Launched a Hit Movie New York Times And indeed, from AIDS to SARS to the swine flu, pretty much all of this has actually happened somewhere in the world, if on a much smaller scale. But for all the relentless realism, much of the real drama of epidemic disease never quite makes it to the ... Washington's health secretary says "Contagion" movie is very real MyNorthwest.com Contagion Wows CDC Scientists Secaucus New Jersey News 'Contagion' Opened This Weekend; Now We're All A Bunch Of Germaphobes BlissTree The Desert Sun all 19 news articles » |
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September 12, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
 Nanaimo Daily News | 2 cases of new swine flu viruses reported Richmond Times Dispatch Q: What's the story behind a new swine flu virus that health officials are concerned about? A few days later, Pennsylvania health officials reported that they had identified two additional children in that state with the new swine flu virus, ... Health Matters: This year's flu shot NBC2 News Doctors say it's not too soon to get flu shot WFMZ Allentown Immunization against Various Forms of Flu TopNews United States Enid News & Eagle - KTXS - WCHS all 154 news articles » |
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September 12, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
For all the relentless realism of the film “Contagion,” much of the real drama of epidemic disease never quite makes it to the screen. by rushabh
September 11, 2011 in Swine Flu Global News by rushabh
'Contagion'-style pandemic not so far-fetched The Desert Sun California has dealt with a pandemic in its recent history: the H1N1 influenza commonly called the swine flu that occurred in 2009 and 2010. (The letters and numbers refer to the number of proteins on the surface of the virus, which make viruses unique ... and more » |
