Flu

Survey Reveals Hospital Workers Concerned About Flu Vaccines
Oct 13 09

Hospital workers are asking the same questions about the safety and necessity of flu vaccines as the general public, according to a survey… Survey Reveals Hospital Workers Concerned About Flu Vaccines   

 

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   

 

How do you know you have the flu?
Oct 09 09

Vaccination programs against H1N1 swine flu are under way in the United States, China and Australia and will begin soon in parts of Europe.

How do you know you have the flu?   
 

Britain to start swine flu vaccinations this month
Oct 08 09

Britain will start a mass vaccination programme against the deadly H1N1 swine flu before the end of the month and hospital patients will… Britain to start swine flu vaccinations this month   

 

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   

 

Most would refuse emergency use H1N1 vaccine or additive
Sep 29 09

A majority of Americans would not take an H1N1 flu vaccine or drug additive authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration,… Most would refuse emergency use H1N1 vaccine or additive   

 

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   

 

H1N1 Flu: Are Parents Underestimating Risk to Kids?
Sep 24 09


With schools back in session, H1N1 flu has become more active across the United States—especially among children. A new vaccine against H1N1 flu—strongly recommended… H1N1 Flu: Are Parents Underestimating Risk to Kids?   

 

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   

 

U.S. campers developed drug-resistant flu: report
Sep 11 09

Two girls given antiviral drugs in an effort to protect children at a summer camp from the new pandemic swine flu developed resistant virus,… U.S. campers developed drug-resistant flu: report   

 

Preparing for the H1N1 pandemic: a formidable foe
Aug 17 09

Prevention of H1N1 influenza virus through vaccination must be our top priority if disease patterns in the northern hemisphere follow those in the southern… Preparing for the H1N1 pandemic: a formidable foe   

 

How to Deal with Swine Flu: Heeding the Mistakes of 1976
Jul 28 09

In February 1976, an outbreak of swine flu struck Fort Dix Army base in New Jersey, killing a 19-year-old private and infecting hundreds of… How to Deal with Swine Flu: Heeding the Mistakes of 1976   

 

US CDC stops swine flu death count at 300
Jul 27 09

More than 300 people have died from the new pandemic swine flu virus, U.S. health officials said on Friday, but they said the virus… US CDC stops swine flu death count at 300   

 

Argentina declares animal health emergency over flu
Jul 18 09

Argentina’s government declared on Friday a nationwide animal health emergency following the discovery of the new H1N1 flu virus in at least one pig… Argentina declares animal health emergency over flu   

 

H1N1 pandemic spreading too fast to count: WHO
Jul 17 09

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday that the H1N1 flu pandemic was the fastest-moving pandemic ever and that it was now pointless… H1N1 pandemic spreading too fast to count: WHO   

 

How bad is swine flu? Without numbers, who knows?
Jul 15 09

Many people are confused about just how many patients have been infected with the new H1N1 flu, which in turn makes it hard to… How bad is swine flu? Without numbers, who knows?   

 

Study Suggests H1N1 Virus More Dangerous than Suspected
Jul 13 09

A new, highly detailed study of the H1N1 flu virus shows that the pathogen is more virulent than previously thought.

Writing in a fast-tracked… Study Suggests H1N1 Virus More Dangerous than Suspected   

 

Obesity emerges as risk factor in severe flu
Jul 13 09

People who are obese but otherwise healthy may be at special risk of severe complications and death from the new H1N1 swine flu virus,… Obesity emerges as risk factor in severe flu   

 

Humans may give swine flu to pigs in new twist to pandemic
Jul 10 09

The strain of influenza, A/H1N1, that is currently pandemic in humans has been shown to be infectious to pigs and to spread rapidly in… Humans may give swine flu to pigs in new twist to pandemic   

 

WHO likely to give H1N1 jab guidance on Monday
Jul 10 09

The World Health Organisation (WHO) will probably hold a media briefing on Monday to issue guidance about the need for a H1N1 influenza jab,… WHO likely to give H1N1 jab guidance on Monday   

 

Can H1N1 spread in the food we eat?
Jul 09 09

With the number of cases of influenza A H1N1 (human swine flu) rising, it is natural for people to become worried about the safety… Can H1N1 spread in the food we eat?   

 

Department refuses to comment on swine flu claims
Jul 09 09

THE Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has declined to comment on speculation that there has been a confirmed case of swine… Department refuses to comment on swine flu claims   

 

Yet another new flu virus emerges in Canada
Jul 08 09

Canadian officials said on Tuesday they had identified yet another new flu virus, this one a mixture of human and swine influenza viruses,… Yet another new flu virus emerges in Canada   

 

WHO sees little Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 flu spread
Jul 08 09

Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 flu does not appear to be spreading in a sustained or worrisome way, a World Health Organisation official said on Tuesday.

“At… WHO sees little Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 flu spread   

 
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