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Swine flu now in virtually every country, as WHO braces for winter season
Booster ShotsPandemic H1N1 influenza is now in virtually every country in the world, and health officials are bracing for an upsurge in cases as winter sets in, World Health Organization officials said this morning. "At WHO, we remain concerned about the...... -
Tracking antiviral prescriptions for swine flu [Updated]
Booster ShotsWhile the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks the progress of pandemic H1N1 influenza infections by monitoring deaths and hospitalizations, the Food and Drug Administration monitors its progress by tracking prescriptions for the antivrial... -
The postmortem on pregnancy and H1N1 flu
Booster ShotsAs early as last July, federal health officials warned doctors and pregnant women that the H1N1 (swine) flu virus appeared especially hazardous for pregnant women. In the fall, officials urged pregnant women to be vaccinated against H1N1, although surveys... -
Resistance to swine flu antiviral drugs can develop faster than expected, research finds
Booster ShotsThe pandemic H1N1 influenza virus can develop resistance to the commonly used antiviral drugs much faster than expected, federal researchers said Friday. Previous research had suggested that it would take 24 days or longer for resistance to the drugs to..... -
Bird flu: a reality check
Times Staff WriterWITH the annual flu season bearing down and fears of bird flu in the news, public health officials are girding for battle. Last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt told Americans "we're preparing" for an outbreak of bird flu in the U.S....Tags: Natural Resources, National Institutes of Health, Flu Vaccine, Viral Diseases and Infections, Southeast Asia
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Swine Flu: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Swine and Human Cases of Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Do any swine have the virus that has infected humans? There is no evidence at this time that swine in the United States are infected with this virus strain. Can I get this...Tags: Nose, Sneezing, Animals, Swine Flu, Viral Diseases and Infections
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Swine Flu Deaths Spur Global Epidemic Fears
MEXICO CITY (AP) - A unique strain of swine flu is the suspected killer of dozens of people in Mexico, where authorities closed schools, museums, libraries and theaters in the capital on Friday to try to contain an outbreak that has spurred concerns...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Epidemics and Plagues, Transportation, Drugs and Medicines, Emergency Planning
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Deadly Swine Flu A Concern in California, Texas
SACRAMENTO - A unique strain of swine flu is the suspected killer of dozens of people in Mexico, where authorities closed schools, museums, libraries and theaters in the capital on Friday to try to contain an outbreak that has spurred concerns of...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Epidemics and Plagues, Transportation, Heads of State, Drugs and Medicines
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Connecticut Cases Update
As of Thursday night, no cases of the "H1N1" influenza virus, better known as the swine flu, have been verified in Connecticut. But number of suspected cases is growing. Three more probable cases have been identified in Connecticut, two students...Tags: Adults, Family, Swine Flu, Government, Symptoms
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Ochsner Prepared If Swine Flu Spreads
Ochsner and Louisiana have no reported cases of Swine Flu and Ochsner Health System is fully prepared to provide medical care and information in the event of an emergency. "Ochsner has been training for years to handle all types of emergencies, each...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Executive Branch, Emergency Planning, Swine Flu, Government
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H1N1: Federal Government Helps Stock Pharmacy Shelves
News ReporterThanks to a strategic national stockpile of federal antiviral drugs, Michigan has taken delivery of 250,000 courses of medicine. Friday Kent County was given 9,120 to be distributed to health care providers and pharmacies in the area. Boxes of Tamiflu...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Drugs and Medicines, Swine Flu, Spartan Stores Incorporated
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CDC: First Tamiflu Stockpile Shipments Arriving
Associated PressState health officials say Indiana has received a new shipment of enough antiviral medication to treat 238,000 more people if the state develops a swine flu outbreak. State health department spokeswoman Elizabeth Hart says the federal drug shipment...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Medical Procedures and Tests, Swine Flu, Pharmaceuticals, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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