Swine Flu

Asthma Is Most Prevalent Underlying Illness Among Most Serious H1N1 Cases
Oct 16 09

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) view updated statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with concern -… Asthma Is Most Prevalent Underlying Illness Among Most Serious H1N1 Cases   

 

Britain to start swine flu vaccination next week
Oct 15 09

Britain will start a vaccination programme against H1N1 swine flu next week, the country’s chief medical officer said on Thursday.

“The programme will… Britain to start swine flu vaccination next week   

 

Earlier flu viruses provided some immunity to current H1N1 influenza, study shows
Oct 14 09

University of California, Davis, researchers studying the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, formerly referred to as “swine flu,” have identified a group of immunologically important… Earlier flu viruses provided some immunity to current H1N1 influenza, study shows   

 

Most who die from new H1N1 flu had conditions: CDC
Oct 14 09

Most of the people who have died from the new pandemic H1N1 flu had underlying conditions such as asthma, but 45 percent seemed healthy,… Most who die from new H1N1 flu had conditions: CDC   

 

“Meat kills” poster banned for swine flu link
Oct 14 09

An animal rights poster promoting vegetarianism was banned by Britain’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) on Wednesday for wrongly implying that eating meat caused swine… “Meat kills” poster banned for swine flu link   

 

Vietnam detects 3 cases of drug-resistant swine flu
Oct 12 09

Vietnam has detected three cases of swine flu that were resistant to the antiviral drug Tamiflu, but an expert said there was no evidence… Vietnam detects 3 cases of drug-resistant swine flu   

 

Sickest swine flu patients require heroic measures
Oct 12 09

Once swine flu patients are sick enough to need hospital care, they decline very fast, requiring ventilators and advanced treatments that quickly strain scarce… Sickest swine flu patients require heroic measures   

 

Critical illness from 2009 H1N1 in Mexico associated with high fatality rate
Oct 12 09

Critical illness from 2009 influenza A(H1N1) in Mexico occurred among young patients, was associated with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome and shock, and had… Critical illness from 2009 H1N1 in Mexico associated with high fatality rate   

 

H1N1 critical illness can occur rapidly; predominantly affects young patients
Oct 12 09

Critical illness among Canadian patients with 2009 influenza A(H1N1) occurred rapidly after hospital admission, often in young adults, and was associated with severely low… H1N1 critical illness can occur rapidly; predominantly affects young patients   

 

‘Swine Flu Parties’ Or Intentionally Catching H1N1 a Very Bad Idea, Says Expert
Oct 09 09

The idea is too risky and acting on it could compromise public health – yet talk continues of “swine-flu parties,” where people intentionally mix… ‘Swine Flu Parties’ Or Intentionally Catching H1N1 a Very Bad Idea, Says Expert   

 

Swine flu sent more Australia, NZ patients to ICU
Oct 09 09

Swine flu sent 722 people into intensive care units during the winter months in Australia and New Zealand, far more than during a normal… Swine flu sent more Australia, NZ patients to ICU   

 

US flu study confirms H1N1 more serious in youth
Oct 09 09

A study of people who became seriously ill and died with the new pandemic swine flu confirms it is hitting a younger population than… US flu study confirms H1N1 more serious in youth   

 

New Book Helps Pharmacists Prepare for Role in H1N1 and Other Public Health Crises
Oct 05 09

With the flu season and the H1N1 virus looming, pharmacists are increasingly being called on to take a more active role in public… New Book Helps Pharmacists Prepare for Role in H1N1 and Other Public Health Crises   

 

Many swine flu deaths linked with second infection
Oct 01 09

Many people who have died of swine flu infections in the United States have also had bacterial infections, health officials reported on Wednesday.

A… Many swine flu deaths linked with second infection   

 

Protect Children First with H1N1 Flu Vaccine, Says National Pediatric Disease Expert
Sep 30 09

The optimal way to control swine flu, the new H1N1 virus that emerged as a global threat in 2009, is to vaccinate children… Protect Children First with H1N1 Flu Vaccine, Says National Pediatric Disease Expert   

 

Early use of antivirals key in H1N1 flu: WHO
Sep 28 09

Early use of antivirals is effective in treating H1N1 flu and health authorities must be vigilant for signs of drug resistance, the World… Early use of antivirals key in H1N1 flu: WHO   

 

Don’t Rush to the Emergency Room If You Think You Have ‘Swine Flu’
Sep 23 09

You wake up a bit dizzy with a headache. By the time you dress and arrive at work, your throat is sore and… Don’t Rush to the Emergency Room If You Think You Have ‘Swine Flu’   

 

H1N1: Common Sense for Parents
Sep 21 09

After closing schools and making headlines this spring, Novel H1N1 A (swine flu) is back in the news and stirring up parental anxieties anew.… H1N1: Common Sense for Parents   

 

Swine flu death rate similar to seasonal flu: expert
Sep 17 09

The death rate from the pandemic H1N1 swine flu is likely lower than earlier estimates, an expert in infectious diseases said on Wednesday.

New… Swine flu death rate similar to seasonal flu: expert   

 

Australia reports first Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 case
Sep 11 09

The first Australian case of swine flu resistant to Roche Holding AG’s antiviral drug Tamiflu was confirmed by the Western Australia state government on… Australia reports first Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 case   

 

EU drugs agency: swine flu vaccine data “promising”
Sep 11 09

Early clinical trial results suggest that swine flu vaccines now being rushed through development produce a strong immune response, suggesting they should work well,… EU drugs agency: swine flu vaccine data “promising”   

 

University of the Sciences H1N1 Swine Flu Experts
Sep 09 09

As students head back to school and flu season gets underway, experts from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia are available and ready to… University of the Sciences H1N1 Swine Flu Experts   

 

St. Jude Experts Available to Discuss H1N1 Influenza
Sep 09 09

As home to the only World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating center focusing on the transmission of animal influenza viruses to humans, St. Jude Children’s… St. Jude Experts Available to Discuss H1N1 Influenza   

 

Children with asthma more vulnerable to H1N1 virus
Sep 08 09

Nearly a dozen 7th graders with asthma were welcomed along with other classmates back to school today by a special guest who had a… Children with asthma more vulnerable to H1N1 virus   

 

H1N1 has killed 2,837, virus has not mutated: WHO
Sep 06 09

H1N1 flu has killed at least 2,837 people but is not causing more severe illness than previously and the virus has not mutated, the… H1N1 has killed 2,837, virus has not mutated: WHO   

 
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