1. Flu Shots in Children Help People of All Ages - New York Times -

   CBC.ca

   Flu Shots in Children Help People of All Ages New York Times ... shots in the 2008-9 winter, its results validated the American government's decision to vaccinate children first during the recent swine flu pandemic. ... Swine flu was a whimper, but is a third round still ahead?Belleville News Democrat Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the UnvaccinatedBusinessWeek KNIGHTS JOIN FIGHT AGAINST SWINE FLUNewcastle Knights Reuters -Today's Zaman -The Dominion Post all 199 news articles »

2. Hear how UTMB labs helped beat swine flu - Galveston County Daily News -

   Hear how UTMB labs helped beat swine flu Galveston County Daily News ... University of Texas Medical Branch is to give a free public demonstration of the way in which it prepared for and responded to the swine flu outbreak. ... and more »

3. Essex County vaccinates more than 5000, most for swine flu - The Adirondack Daily Enterprise -

   Essex County vaccinates more than 5000, most for swine flu The Adirondack Daily Enterprise Seasonal flu vaccines account for 1160 of them, with the rest for swine flu. By contrast, only about 1400 people received these vaccines last season. ... and more »

4. AMR: Quarterly Unit Revenue Growth Could Hit 7.5% - Wall Street Journal -

   AMR: Quarterly Unit Revenue Growth Could Hit 7.5% Wall Street Journal ... of flights to Mexico that were pared back over the summer because of the swine flu outbreak, and the launch of its Chicago to Beijing route in April. ... and more »

5. Swine flu jabs for healthy children end - Belfast Telegraph -

   TopNews United States

   Swine flu jabs for healthy children end Belfast Telegraph Healthy children in Northern Ireland will not be vaccinated for swine flu after the end of March, the Department of Health has announced. ... The Flu Season That FizzledWall Street Journal Some LA County areas shorted on swine flu vaccineSan Jose Mercury News Reports of swine flu down, stomach flu up in BrevardFlorida Today AHN | All Headline News -Dallas Morning News -Barre Montpelier Times Argus all 388 news articles »

6. Swine flu wanes, but experts say pandemic strain could reemerge - Washington Post -

   Swine flu wanes, but experts say pandemic strain could reemerge Washington Post For seasonal flu strains, the R0 is about 1.2, and for pandemic strains it is rarely higher than 2. For the novel H1N1 strain (also known as swine flu), ... Swine flu pandemic has not peaked, the WHO saysLos Angeles Times (blog) Colleges See Rise in H1N1 Swine FluWebMD WHO says too early to declare swine flu peak overAFP Reuters -BusinessWeek -BNET all 738 news articles »

7. Home-grown Swine Flu vaccine to be set for commercial use by April-May - TopNews -

   TheMedGuru

   Home-grown Swine Flu vaccine to be set for commercial use by April-May TopNews The desi version of the swine flu vaccine 'Fluvac' that is being made by the Pune-based Serum India is expected to be out for commercial use by the month of ... Desi swine flu vaccine ready for commercial use by April-MayTimes of India Pune's swine flu vaccine 'Fluvac' to hit market in April-MayTheMedGuru New phases of human trials of swine flu vaccine beginThe Hindu World News -KolkataObserver.com all 8 news articles »

8. Swine flu threat persists: 3 dead here recently - San Antonio Express -

   TopNews United States

   Swine flu threat persists: 3 dead here recently San Antonio Express But those three deaths, and at least 76 people hospitalized here since the beginning of the year, demonstrate swine flu remains a threat, said Roger Sanchez ... Get free swine flu shots now, Health Department urgesHigh Springs Heralds Chances of Alberta Being Hit by Third Swine Flu Wave Slim, Experts AssertTopNews United States It's not over yet: Swine Flu cases are back, 3 deathsKENS 5 TV The Ledger -Xinhua -Hamilton College - The Spectator all 65 news articles »

9. Cantel Medical 2Q Profit Up 29% On Higher Margin Sales - Wall Street Journal -

   Cantel Medical 2Q Profit Up 29% On Higher Margin Sales Wall Street Journal Lately, swine-flu worries fueled sales of disinfectants and face masks, but swine-flu fears have abated in recent months as vaccines become broadly ... and more »

10. Biggest swine flu regret for US: vaccine chaos - Reuters -

    Biggest swine flu regret for US: vaccine chaos Reuters Getting the US public to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated was definitely one of the biggest challenges to managing the pandemic of H1N1 swine flu, ... and more »

Swine Flu Virus Pandemic

1. Radiographic and CT findings in pandemic swine-origin influenza A (H1N1). - Authors: Theodorou DJ, Theodorou SJ, Tsoumani A, Gossios K, Akritidis N PMID: 20206868 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine)

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2. Localised H1N1 outbreaks continue - Experts warn local outbreaks of swine flu could remain across Europe this year as the weather changes. (Source: Pharmacy Europe)
3. NOVAVAX Completes Enrollment Of Pivotal H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Clinical Trial In Mexico - Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) announced that the enrollment of over 3,500 subjects in Mexico has been completed in Stage B of its pivotal 2009 H1N1 virus-like-particle (VLP) pandemic influenza vaccine study. With the 1,000 subjects already enrolled in Stage A of the trial, the enrollment in this pivotal trial is now complete with over 4,500 subjects. In this Stage B of Novavax's pivotal study of H1N1 influenza vaccine candidate, a cohort of 3,500 healthy volunteers aged 18 to 64 years old were enrolled... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
4. NOVAVAX Completes Enrollment Of Pivotal H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Clinical Trial In Mexico - Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) announced that the enrollment of over 3,500 subjects in Mexico has been completed in Stage B of its pivotal 2009 H1N1 virus-like-particle (VLP) pandemic influenza vaccine study. With the 1,000 subjects already enrolled in Stage A of the trial, the enrollment in this pivotal trial is now complete with over 4,500 subjects... (Source: Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today)
5. Prior infection with classical swine H1N1 influenza viruses is associated with protective immunity to the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus - Conclusions These findings indicate that in experimental animals recently induced immunity to 1918-derived H1N1 seasonal influenza viruses, and to a 1976 swine influenza virus, afford a degree of protection against the 2009 pandemic virus. Implications of these findings are discussed in the context of accumulating data suggesting partial protection of older persons during the 2009 pandemic. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
6. NEW: American College Health Association (ACHA) Influenza Vaccination Letter - This is a letter developed jointly by the American College Health Association (ACHA) and CDC intended for distribution to colleges and universities across the country prior to Spring Break. The message to students is: Don't let influenza spoil your plans for Spring Break. Take the opportunity to get vaccinated before leaving for Spring Break and protect yourself, friends and family against 2009 H1N1 flu. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

   MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.

7. Hog in the Limelight: Swine Flu's Got New Genes On - The novel H1N1 virus behind the swine flu pandemic has in many ways proved less... [Read more] (Source: ScienceNOW)
8. Biggest Swine Flu Regret for US: Vaccine Chaos - First, people were clamoring for H1N1 vaccines, but there were not enough to go around. By the time vaccines were available in any quantity, most of the public had lost interest. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
9. Letter of the Week: Why not stop swine flu vaccine in children now? - The decision by the Department of Health to simply abandon the under-fives swine flu vaccination programme begs more questions than it answers (‘Government scraps swine flu vaccination campaign for under-fives’). (Source: Pulse Today Clinical Updates)
10. The lessons to be learned from the pandemic - The biggest problem we on the front line have had is that swine flu has only ever been a mild illness. (Source: Pulse Today Clinical Updates)
11. Is the swine flu threat real or not? - The latest news on the swine flu campaign really does make one wonder. (Source: Pulse Today Clinical Updates)

    MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.

12. Serological Surveillance of Influenza A Virus Infection in Swine Populations in Fujian Province, China: No Evidence of Naturally Occurring H5N1 Infection in Pigs - Several highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza viruses were isolated from swine populations in Fujian Province, China, since 2001. Because it is thought that H5N1 infection in pigs might result in virus adaptation to humans, we surveyed swine populations in Fujian Province in 2004 and 2007 for serological evidence of the infection. Twenty-five pig farms covering all nine administrative districts of Fujian Province were sampled and a total of 1407 serum specimens were collected. The haemagglutination inhibition (HI) tests revealed no evidence of H5 infection and only a few cases of H9 infection. The negative results for H5 infection were further verified by micro-neutralization tests. By contrast, H1 influenza virus infections were prevalent in swine in both surveys according to the results...
13. Wanted: an eco prophet - People are drifting into a lethal slumber on climate change. More of the same won't wake them upIt's an exceptionally inconvenient truth. Only one American in three believes that human beings are responsible for climate change: a polling result 10% down on where opinion rested the year before. Worse, the number of Americans who believe that climate change is a hoax or a scientific conspiracy – not doubting, just damned blank certain – has doubled since 2008. Add in those who assert that the changes, if any, are of "no significant concern", and you've got 30% of the US denying, scoffing and just walking on by.Are the issues clearer, the people more committed, here in Britain? Call for the latest evidence from Ipsos Mori – and find that the proportion of UK adults who believe that glob...
14. CFIA forced to detail flight by swine flu-infected agent - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency tried to withhold specific details about a commercial flight taken by an inspector in April who was infected with swine flu and was carrying samples of the virus, CBC News has learned. (Source: CBC | Health)
15. Biggest swine flu regret for U.S.: vaccine chaos - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - First, people were clamoring for H1N1 vaccines, but there were not enough to go around. By the time vaccines were available in any quantity, most of the public had lost interest. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Syndicated from http://www.www.pandemicflu.gov – Swine Flu Virus Pandemic.

1. CDC and American College Health Association Spring Break Vaccination Letter - Although flu activity has declined in recent weeks, 2009 H1N1 Influenza viruses continue to spread in the United States and abroad, causing illness, hospitalizations and even deaths.
2. Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending Feb 27, 2010 - During week 8 (February 21-27, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S.
3. WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation - As of 28 February 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16455 deaths.
4. CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April 2009 to January 16, 2010 - Estimating the number of individual flu cases in the United States is very challenging because many people with flu don't seek medical care and only a small number of those that do seek care are tested.
5. FDA Issues Final Guidance to Boost Development of Cell-based Viral Vaccines - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued final guidance to help manufacturers who are developing safe and effective cell-based viral vaccines to address emerging and pandemic threats.
6. ACIP Provisional Recommendations for the Use of Influenza Vaccines - On February 24, 2010, the ACIP voted on updated recommendations for use of trivalent seasonal influenza vaccine for the 2010-2011 influenza season.
7. Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending Feb 20, 2010 - During week 7 (February 14-20, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S.
8. WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation - As of 21 February 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16226 deaths.
9. 2009 H1N1 Impact by Race and Ethnicity: Question and Answer - This page provides summary information about the impact of 2009 H1N1 across racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
10. CDC Recommends Universal Annual Influenza Vaccination Starting With the 2010-2011 Flu Season - A panel of immunization experts voted today (February 24, 2010) to expand the recommendation for annual influenza vaccination to include all people aged 6 months and older.
11. Questions and Answers: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2009 H1N1 Flu Modules for Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Vaccination - The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a state-based system of health surveys that collects information on health risk behaviors, preventive health practices, and health care access primarily related to chronic disease and injury.
12. Protection Against 2009 H1N1 To Be Included in 2010-2011 Seasonal Flu Vaccine - Key FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Inclusion of 2009 H1N1 Strain in the 2010-2011 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
13. CDC Announces the Reduction of Vaccine Inventory and Allocation at the McKesson 2009 H1N1 Vaccine/Ancillary Supply Distribution Depots - Inventory capacity at CDC's centralized distribution depots (McKesson) has been at 30 million doses of 2009 H1N1 vaccine (with comparable inventory capacity for ancillary supplies) since the program's inception.
14. WHO Recommends Viruses for Flu Vaccines for the 2010-2011 Northern Hemisphere Flu Season - It is recommended that the following viruses be used for influenza vaccines in the 2010-2011 influenza season (northern hemisphere)
15. WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation - As of 14 February 2010, worldwide more than 212 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 15921 deaths.

Syndicated from http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ – Swine Flu Virus Pandemic.

1. NEW: American College Health Association (ACHA) Influenza Vaccination Letter - This is a letter developed jointly by the American College Health Association (ACHA) and CDC intended for distribution to colleges and universities across the country prior to Spring Break. The message to students is: Don't let influenza spoil your plans for Spring Break. Take the opportunity to get vaccinated before leaving for Spring Break and protect yourself, friends and family against 2009 H1N1 flu.
2. UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update - This report provides an update to the international situation as of February 27, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page.
3. UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending February 27, 2010 - During week 8 (February 21-27, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 263 (6.4%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
4. UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to February 27, 2010 - FluView reports that for the week of February 21 - February 27, 2010, flu activity in the United States was relatively low, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks. It's possible that the United States could experience another wave of flu activity caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal influenza.
5. NEW: CDC Estimates Graphics Section - Graphical representations of CDC's latest estimates for 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, April 2009 - January 16, 2010.
6. UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update - This report provides an update to the international situation as of February 20, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page.
7. UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending February 20, 2010 - During week 7 (February 14-20, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 185 (4.4%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
8. UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to February 20, 2010 - FluView reports that for the week of February 14 - February 20, 2010, flu activity in the United States was relatively low, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks. It's possible that the United States could experience another wave of flu activity caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal influenza.
9. NEW: Questions and Answers: Underlying Health Conditions Among Adults and Children Hospitalized with 2009 H1N1 - Questions and answers related to underlying health conditions among adults and children hospitalized with 2009 H1N1 in the United States from April 2009 through February 16, 2010.
10. NEW: Questions and Answers: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2009 H1N1 Flu Modules for Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Vaccination - This page provides a summary of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and how it helps track influenza activity.
11. NEW: Question & Answer - 2009 H1N1 Impact by Race and Ethnicity - This page provides summary information about the impact of 2009 H1N1 across racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
12. NEW: Reduction of Inventory and Allocations at the McKesson 2009 H1N1 Vaccine/ Ancillary Supply Distribution Depots - Target audience: State health planners This document is intended to provide PHER funded grantees with information regarding the reduction of vaccine inventory and allocation at the McKesson 2009 H1N1 vaccine/ancillary supply distribution depots.
13. UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending February 13, 2010 - During week 6 (February 7-13, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 129 (3.5%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
14. UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to February 13, 2010 - FluView reports that for the week of February 7 - February 13, 2010, flu activity in the United States was relatively low, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks. It's possible that the United States could experience another wave of flu activity, or more likely, localized outbreaks of 2009 H1N1 in communities that have been relatively unaffected by illness thus far, or where 2009 H1N1 vaccination rates may have been lower.
15. MMWR: Outbreak of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) on a Peruvian Navy Ship --- June--July 2009 - Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) February 19, 2010 / 59(06);162-165

WHO – World Health Organization

Syndicated from http://www.who.int – Swine Flu Virus Pandemic.

1. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 90 - As of 28 February 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16455 deaths.
2. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 89 - As of 21 February 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16226 deaths.
3. Director-General statement following the seventh meeting of the Emergency Committee - The Emergency Committee held its seventh meeting by teleconference on 23 February 2010. The Director-General sought the Committee's views on the determination of the pandemic status.
4. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 88 - As of 14 February 2010, worldwide more than 212 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 15921 deaths.
5. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 87 - As of 7 February 2010, worldwide more than 212 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 15292 deaths.
6. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 86 - As of 31 January 2010, worldwide more than 211 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 15174 deaths.
7. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 85 - As of 24 January 2010, worldwide more than 209 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 14711 deaths.
8. Statement of the World Health Organization on allegations of conflict of interest and 'fake' pandemic - 22 January 2010 -- Providing independent advice to Member States is a very important function of the World Health Organization (WHO). We take this work seriously and guard against the influence of any improper interests. The WHO influenza pandemic policies and response have not been improperly influenced by the pharmaceutical industry.
9. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 84 - As of 17 January 2010, worldwide more than 209 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 14142 deaths.
10. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 83 - As of 10 January 2010, worldwide more than 208 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 13554 deaths.

1. Flu Shots in Children Help People of All Ages - New York Times -

   CBC.ca

   Flu Shots in Children Help People of All Ages New York Times ... shots in the 2008-9 winter, its results validated the American government's decision to vaccinate children first during the recent swine flu pandemic. ... Swine flu was a whimper, but is a third round still ahead?Belleville News Democrat Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the UnvaccinatedBusinessWeek KNIGHTS JOIN FIGHT AGAINST SWINE FLUNewcastle Knights Reuters -Today's Zaman -The Dominion Post all 199 news articles »

2. Hear how UTMB labs helped beat swine flu - Galveston County Daily News -

   Hear how UTMB labs helped beat swine flu Galveston County Daily News ... University of Texas Medical Branch is to give a free public demonstration of the way in which it prepared for and responded to the swine flu outbreak. ... and more »

3. Essex County vaccinates more than 5000, most for swine flu - The Adirondack Daily Enterprise -

   Essex County vaccinates more than 5000, most for swine flu The Adirondack Daily Enterprise Seasonal flu vaccines account for 1160 of them, with the rest for swine flu. By contrast, only about 1400 people received these vaccines last season. ... and more »

4. AMR: Quarterly Unit Revenue Growth Could Hit 7.5% - Wall Street Journal -

   AMR: Quarterly Unit Revenue Growth Could Hit 7.5% Wall Street Journal ... of flights to Mexico that were pared back over the summer because of the swine flu outbreak, and the launch of its Chicago to Beijing route in April. ... and more »

5. Swine flu jabs for healthy children end - Belfast Telegraph -

   TopNews United States

   Swine flu jabs for healthy children end Belfast Telegraph Healthy children in Northern Ireland will not be vaccinated for swine flu after the end of March, the Department of Health has announced. ... The Flu Season That FizzledWall Street Journal Some LA County areas shorted on swine flu vaccineSan Jose Mercury News Reports of swine flu down, stomach flu up in BrevardFlorida Today AHN | All Headline News -Dallas Morning News -Barre Montpelier Times Argus all 388 news articles »

6. Swine flu wanes, but experts say pandemic strain could reemerge - Washington Post -

   Swine flu wanes, but experts say pandemic strain could reemerge Washington Post For seasonal flu strains, the R0 is about 1.2, and for pandemic strains it is rarely higher than 2. For the novel H1N1 strain (also known as swine flu), ... Swine flu pandemic has not peaked, the WHO saysLos Angeles Times (blog) Colleges See Rise in H1N1 Swine FluWebMD WHO says too early to declare swine flu peak overAFP Reuters -BusinessWeek -BNET all 738 news articles »

7. Home-grown Swine Flu vaccine to be set for commercial use by April-May - TopNews -

   TheMedGuru

   Home-grown Swine Flu vaccine to be set for commercial use by April-May TopNews The desi version of the swine flu vaccine 'Fluvac' that is being made by the Pune-based Serum India is expected to be out for commercial use by the month of ... Desi swine flu vaccine ready for commercial use by April-MayTimes of India Pune's swine flu vaccine 'Fluvac' to hit market in April-MayTheMedGuru New phases of human trials of swine flu vaccine beginThe Hindu World News -KolkataObserver.com all 8 news articles »

8. Swine flu threat persists: 3 dead here recently - San Antonio Express -

   TopNews United States

   Swine flu threat persists: 3 dead here recently San Antonio Express But those three deaths, and at least 76 people hospitalized here since the beginning of the year, demonstrate swine flu remains a threat, said Roger Sanchez ... Get free swine flu shots now, Health Department urgesHigh Springs Heralds Chances of Alberta Being Hit by Third Swine Flu Wave Slim, Experts AssertTopNews United States It's not over yet: Swine Flu cases are back, 3 deathsKENS 5 TV The Ledger -Xinhua -Hamilton College - The Spectator all 65 news articles »

9. Cantel Medical 2Q Profit Up 29% On Higher Margin Sales - Wall Street Journal -

   Cantel Medical 2Q Profit Up 29% On Higher Margin Sales Wall Street Journal Lately, swine-flu worries fueled sales of disinfectants and face masks, but swine-flu fears have abated in recent months as vaccines become broadly ... and more »

10. Biggest swine flu regret for US: vaccine chaos - Reuters -

    Biggest swine flu regret for US: vaccine chaos Reuters Getting the US public to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated was definitely one of the biggest challenges to managing the pandemic of H1N1 swine flu, ... and more »

Swine Flu Virus Pandemic

1. Radiographic and CT findings in pandemic swine-origin influenza A (H1N1). - Authors: Theodorou DJ, Theodorou SJ, Tsoumani A, Gossios K, Akritidis N PMID: 20206868 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine)

   MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.

2. Localised H1N1 outbreaks continue - Experts warn local outbreaks of swine flu could remain across Europe this year as the weather changes. (Source: Pharmacy Europe)
3. NOVAVAX Completes Enrollment Of Pivotal H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Clinical Trial In Mexico - Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) announced that the enrollment of over 3,500 subjects in Mexico has been completed in Stage B of its pivotal 2009 H1N1 virus-like-particle (VLP) pandemic influenza vaccine study. With the 1,000 subjects already enrolled in Stage A of the trial, the enrollment in this pivotal trial is now complete with over 4,500 subjects. In this Stage B of Novavax's pivotal study of H1N1 influenza vaccine candidate, a cohort of 3,500 healthy volunteers aged 18 to 64 years old were enrolled... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
4. NOVAVAX Completes Enrollment Of Pivotal H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Clinical Trial In Mexico - Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) announced that the enrollment of over 3,500 subjects in Mexico has been completed in Stage B of its pivotal 2009 H1N1 virus-like-particle (VLP) pandemic influenza vaccine study. With the 1,000 subjects already enrolled in Stage A of the trial, the enrollment in this pivotal trial is now complete with over 4,500 subjects... (Source: Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today)
5. Prior infection with classical swine H1N1 influenza viruses is associated with protective immunity to the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus - Conclusions These findings indicate that in experimental animals recently induced immunity to 1918-derived H1N1 seasonal influenza viruses, and to a 1976 swine influenza virus, afford a degree of protection against the 2009 pandemic virus. Implications of these findings are discussed in the context of accumulating data suggesting partial protection of older persons during the 2009 pandemic. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
6. NEW: American College Health Association (ACHA) Influenza Vaccination Letter - This is a letter developed jointly by the American College Health Association (ACHA) and CDC intended for distribution to colleges and universities across the country prior to Spring Break. The message to students is: Don't let influenza spoil your plans for Spring Break. Take the opportunity to get vaccinated before leaving for Spring Break and protect yourself, friends and family against 2009 H1N1 flu. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

   MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.

7. Hog in the Limelight: Swine Flu's Got New Genes On - The novel H1N1 virus behind the swine flu pandemic has in many ways proved less... [Read more] (Source: ScienceNOW)
8. Biggest Swine Flu Regret for US: Vaccine Chaos - First, people were clamoring for H1N1 vaccines, but there were not enough to go around. By the time vaccines were available in any quantity, most of the public had lost interest. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
9. Letter of the Week: Why not stop swine flu vaccine in children now? - The decision by the Department of Health to simply abandon the under-fives swine flu vaccination programme begs more questions than it answers (‘Government scraps swine flu vaccination campaign for under-fives’). (Source: Pulse Today Clinical Updates)
10. The lessons to be learned from the pandemic - The biggest problem we on the front line have had is that swine flu has only ever been a mild illness. (Source: Pulse Today Clinical Updates)
11. Is the swine flu threat real or not? - The latest news on the swine flu campaign really does make one wonder. (Source: Pulse Today Clinical Updates)

    MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.

12. Serological Surveillance of Influenza A Virus Infection in Swine Populations in Fujian Province, China: No Evidence of Naturally Occurring H5N1 Infection in Pigs - Several highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza viruses were isolated from swine populations in Fujian Province, China, since 2001. Because it is thought that H5N1 infection in pigs might result in virus adaptation to humans, we surveyed swine populations in Fujian Province in 2004 and 2007 for serological evidence of the infection. Twenty-five pig farms covering all nine administrative districts of Fujian Province were sampled and a total of 1407 serum specimens were collected. The haemagglutination inhibition (HI) tests revealed no evidence of H5 infection and only a few cases of H9 infection. The negative results for H5 infection were further verified by micro-neutralization tests. By contrast, H1 influenza virus infections were prevalent in swine in both surveys according to the results...
13. Wanted: an eco prophet - People are drifting into a lethal slumber on climate change. More of the same won't wake them upIt's an exceptionally inconvenient truth. Only one American in three believes that human beings are responsible for climate change: a polling result 10% down on where opinion rested the year before. Worse, the number of Americans who believe that climate change is a hoax or a scientific conspiracy – not doubting, just damned blank certain – has doubled since 2008. Add in those who assert that the changes, if any, are of "no significant concern", and you've got 30% of the US denying, scoffing and just walking on by.Are the issues clearer, the people more committed, here in Britain? Call for the latest evidence from Ipsos Mori – and find that the proportion of UK adults who believe that glob...
14. CFIA forced to detail flight by swine flu-infected agent - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency tried to withhold specific details about a commercial flight taken by an inspector in April who was infected with swine flu and was carrying samples of the virus, CBC News has learned. (Source: CBC | Health)
15. Biggest swine flu regret for U.S.: vaccine chaos - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - First, people were clamoring for H1N1 vaccines, but there were not enough to go around. By the time vaccines were available in any quantity, most of the public had lost interest. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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29 April 2009 — The situation continues to evolve rapidly. As of 18:00 GMT, 29 April 2009, nine countries have officially reported 148 cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 infection. The United States Government has reported 91 laboratory confirmed human cases, with one death. Mexico has reported 26 confirmed human cases of infection including seven deaths.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths – Austria (1), Canada (13), Germany (3), Israel (2), New Zealand (3), Spain (4) and the United Kingdom (5).

Further information on the situation will be available on the WHO website on a regular basis.

WHO advises no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders. It is considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for people developing symptoms following international travel to seek medical attention, in line with guidance from national authorities.

There is also no risk of infection from this virus from consumption of well-cooked pork and pork products. Individuals are advised to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis and should seek medical attention if they develop any symptoms of influenza-like illness.

(CNN) — Seventy-three cases of swine flu have been confirmed worldwide, the World Health Organization said Monday.

Forty of those cases are in the United States, 26 in Mexico, six in Canada and one in Spain, a WHO representative said.

Later Monday, health officials in Scotland said two cases of swine flu had been confirmed there.

Hundreds more cases are suspected, especially in Mexico, where as many as 103 deaths are thought to have been caused by the virus, the country’s health minister said. More than 2,000 cases have been reported but not confirmed in the country.

Federal officials confirmed 20 new U.S. cases on Monday.

A federal official said they were at the same school in New York in which eight U.S. cases were confirmed earlier. More than 100 students at the school were out with flu-like symptoms last week.

The outbreak is a particular concern because of who it is hitting hard, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday.

“We are concerned that in Mexico, most of those who died were young and healthy adults,” he said.

California Department of Public Health confirms a seventh case of swine flu in the state — and it’s the third in Imperial County.

A 35 year old woman was hospitalized April 4, she recovered and was later released.

At least two cases of the human swine influenza were also confirmed in Kansas Saturday, bringing the U.S. total to 12.

At least eight more are suspected in students at a New York City high school, but health officials say they don’t know whether they have the same virus that has killed scores of people in Mexico.

A strain of the flu has killed as many as 68 people and sickened more than 1,000 across Mexico. The World Health Organization chief says the strain has “pandemic potential” and it may be too late to contain a sudden outbreak.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta says besides the two confirmed cases in Kansas, there are nine in California and Texas.

To date, four cases of swine flu have been reported in San Diego County.

• A 7-year-old male (Friday)
• A 54-year-old male and his 16-year-old daughter (Thursday)
• A 10-year-old male (Tuesday)

All have recovered. Officials say none were exposed to pigs, which is the typical way swine flu is transmitted.

“We have heightened our surveillance and put area healthcare providers on alert. This will most likely generate additional cases of human infection with swine influenza,” Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County Public Health Officer said Saturday.

The public is being advised to follow typical precautions, as they should during a regular flu season.

“If you are sick, do not go to work, school or travel. Cover your mouth when coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose, and wash your hands frequently,” Wooten said.

In Mexico, authorities have closed schools, museums, libraries and theaters in the capital to try to contain an outbreak that has spurred concerns of a global flu epidemic.

A hot line fielded 2,366 calls in its first hours from frightened city residents who suspected they might have the disease. Soldiers and health workers handed out masks at subway stops, and hospitals dealt with crowds of people seeking help.

This virus is a mix of human, pig and bird strains that prompted WHO to meet Saturday to consider declaring an international public health emergency — a step that could lead to travel advisories, trade restrictions and border closures. Spokesman Gregory Hartl said a decision would not be made Saturday.

The CDC and Canadian health officials were studying samples sent from Mexico, and airports around the world were screening passengers from Mexico for symptoms of the new flu strain, saying they may quarantine passengers.

But CDC officials dismissed the idea of trying that in the United States, and some experts said it’s too late to try to contain spread of the virus.

They noted there had been no direct contact between the cases in the San Diego and San Antonio areas, suggesting the virus had already spread from one geographic area through other undiagnosed people.

Testing indicates some mainstream antiviral medications seem to work against the virus. The CDC is checking people who have been in contact with the confirmed cases, who all became ill between late March and mid-April.

Health experts say the last recorded death from swine flu in the U.S. was in 1976 and what is significant to the cases here is not the severity, but the strain.

“This is the very first time that it has been detected,” Wooten, M.D., M.P.H said.  And with all the attention, she says it’s unlikely this is the last of it.  “We definitely expect to find more because we’re asking doctors to test.”

Doctors say symptoms of this flu include fever, sore throat, coughing and nausea.

The CDC says two flu drugs, Tamiflu and Relenza, seem effective against the new strain. Roche, the maker of Tamiflu, said the company is prepared to immediately deploy a stockpile of the drug if requested. Both drugs must be taken early, within a few days of the onset of symptoms, to be most effective.

Get more information about swine flu on the San Diego County “Swine Flu and You” Web page.