1. New Numbers for Swine Flu - New York Times -

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   New Numbers for Swine Flu New York Times About 12000 Americans died from swine flu between its emergence last April until mid-February, the Centers for Disease Control and ... Despite flu fear, cases are fewMiamiHerald.com H1N1 virus widely seen to be tailing offSan Diego Union Tribune The flu frenzy that wasn'tThe Patriot Ledger Louisville Courier-Journal -AFP -WHAS 11.com (subscription) all 395 news articles »

2. Slight rise in swine flu concerns doctors - Houston Chronicle -

   Slight rise in swine flu concerns doctors Houston Chronicle There were two culture-confirmed cases of Type A influenza in December, three in January and seven in February — all found to be of the swine flu subtype, ...

3. 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 »

4. Baxter posts results from flu vaccine trial - BusinessWeek -

   Baxter posts results from flu vaccine trial BusinessWeek Preflucel is designed to protect against swine flu, influenza B, and Hong Kong flu. Baxter and its partner DynPort Vaccine Co. said the shot gave a 78 ... and more »

5. The Flu Season That Fizzled - Wall Street Journal -

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   The Flu Season That Fizzled Wall Street Journal Now, after raging through college campuses and communities last summer and fall, cases of the new H1N1 swine flu virus have dwindled to a trickle, ... Some LA County areas shorted on swine flu vaccineSan Jose Mercury News Swine flu jabs for healthy children endBelfast Telegraph Reports of swine flu down, stomach flu up in BrevardFlorida Today Wall Street Journal (blog) -Dallas Morning News -AHN | All Headline News all 388 news articles »

6. Stepmom accused of poisoning 1-year-old - WIVB -

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   Stepmom accused of poisoning 1-year-old WIVB And at that time there was a lot of talk about swine flu, talk that it could be swine flu, but the medical examiner did a great job and in a week's time ... Woman Charged With Manslaughter; Methanol in Toddler's Body13WHAM-TV all 23 news articles »

7. 2 swine flu deaths in MP take India toll to 1406 - NetIndian -

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   2 swine flu deaths in MP take India toll to 1406 NetIndian Two people have died of influenza A (H1N1) in Madhya Pradesh, taking the toll due to the swine flu pandemic in the country so far to 1406, ... Swine flu claims 3 more lives in India, toll 1404TheMedGuru Swine Flu Death Toll Reaches 1404 Mark in IndiaTopNews Singapore (press release) 3 swine flu deaths take toll in India to 1404bolohealth.com Press Information Bureau (press release) -bolohealth.com all 8 news articles »

8. Md. health officials urge residents to get now-plentiful swine flu vaccinations - Washington Post -

   Md. health officials urge residents to get now-plentiful swine flu vaccinations Washington Post Perhaps the hardest sell in public health today is trying to persuade Americans to get vaccinated for swine flu. The crowds in Rockville ... H1N1 flu has hit kids with neuromuscular disorders especially hardUSA Today WHO: Add swine flu to regular flu vaccineThe Associated Press Next Year, Just 1 Flu ShotWebMD AFP -NPR (blog) -Queens Chronicle all 1,178 news articles »

9. Swine flu fading away only to return this fall--WHO - The Money Times -

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   Swine flu fading away only to return this fall--WHO The Money Times The cases of swine flu may be falling but the HINI pandemic is not over yet. Currently, the virus is waning, but only temporarily. ... Flu season quiet so farCBC.ca Flu Shots for Children Shield A CommunityTopNews United States all 108 news articles »

10. Still haven't got your swine flu shot? There's plenty left - San Jose Mercury News -

    Still haven't got your swine flu shot? There's plenty left San Jose Mercury News Now, medical providers and pharmacies can't seem to get rid of their stockpile of the once-coveted swine flu vaccine. And with the pandemic all but over, ... Op-Ed: Swine flu the latest in long series of federal, public overreactionsThe Maine Campus Swine flu on the wane?Malta Independent Online A(h1N1): Swine flu vaccine may be delayedPhnom Penh Post NetIndian -GoErie.com -TopNews all 1,211 news articles »

Swine Flu Virus Pandemic

1. UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update - This report provides an update to the international situation as of March 12, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (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.

2. UPDATE: CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April 2009 – February 13, 2010 - CDC has again updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. The new estimates incorporate an additional four weeks of flu data from the previous estimates released on February 12, 2010. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
3. UPDATE: CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April 2009 - February 13, 2010 - CDC has again updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. The new estimates incorporate an additional four weeks of flu data from the previous estimates released on February 12, 2010. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
4. UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending March 6, 2010 - During week 9 (February 28 – March 6, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 174 (5.1%) 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. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
5. UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to March 6, 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. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
6. Outpatient waiting times soar - Minister blames increase on suspension of prviate-sector referrals because of swine-flu funding confusion (Source: BMA daily feed)

   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. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 91 - As of 7 March 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16713 deaths. (Source: WHO Swine Flu)
8. Epidemic of Vitamin D deficiency sweeping the world - (NaturalNews) There is an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency sweeping across our modern world, and it's an epidemic of such depth and seriousness that it makes the H1N1 swine flu epidemic look like a case of the sniffles by comparison. Vitamin D deficiency is not only alarmingly widespread, it's also a root cause of many other serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease.A new study published in the March, 2010 issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that a jaw-dropping 59 percent of the population is vitamin D deficient. In addition, nearly 25 percent of the study subjects were found to have extremely low levels of vitamin D.Lead author of the study, Dr. Richard Kremer at the McGill University Health Center, said "Abnormal levels of v...
9. Flu Print Materials Available in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hmong, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese - This year's flu materials include messaging to address both Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu (sometimes called "swine flu") recommendations. (Source: PandemicFlu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases)
10. Quebec swine flu campaign cost nearly $146M - Quebec's public health institute says the H1N1 vaccination campaign last fall cost nearly $146 million, but they added that the price tag was lower than expected. (Source: CTV Health)
11. Pharmacy Swine Flu Trial Moves Into Phase II - Pharmaceutical Society Of Australia - The first phase of a swine flu vaccination program trial conducted in Tasmania by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Department of Health and Human Services has proved popular with the community. Phase II of the pandemic vaccination program will now be rolled out to allow pharmacy-based clinics to support other elements of the swine flu vaccination program. During Phase I last month, more than 2500 patients were vaccinated at five pharmacies by nurse immunisers in just one week... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

    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. Pharmacy Swine Flu Trial Moves Into Phase II - Pharmaceutical Society Of Australia - The first phase of a swine flu vaccination program trial conducted in Tasmania by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Department of Health and Human Services has proved popular with the community. Phase II of the pandemic vaccination program will now be rolled out to allow pharmacy-based clinics to support other elements of the swine flu vaccination program... (Source: Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today)
13. Most doctors will receive no pay rise this year - DH overrules review body recommendations on doctors’ payRelated items from OnMedicaPractice managers slam extended opening hours'Invest more in consultants' urges BMA Scotland Agenda for Change has failed, claim MPsBMA denies GP swine flu 'strike' claimsDoctors slam 'disappointing' pay award (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
14. H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu - Data from Texas households confirm that the virus tends to target children Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Flu, H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
15. 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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1. March 12 - WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation - March 12 - WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
2. March 12 - Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending March 6, 2010 - March 12 - Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending March 6, 2010
3. 2009 H1N1 Influenza and its Impact on People with Chronic Medical Conditions: Questions and Answers - The January 12, 2010 National Influenza Vaccination Week Webinar featured Dr. Nicole Lurie with the US Department of Health and Human Services; Dr. Anthony Fiore with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Dr. Otis Webb Brawley with American Cancer Society; Christine Tobin with American Diabetes Association; and Mary Partridge with the American Lung Association.
4. Flu Print Materials Available in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hmong, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese - This year's flu materials include messaging to address both Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu (sometimes called "swine flu") recommendations.
5. NIAID Study: Vaccinating Children against Flu Helps Protect Wider Community - Trial Results in Rural Canadians Show Effect of Herd Immunity
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.

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1. UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update - This report provides an update to the international situation as of March 12, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page.
2. UPDATE: CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April 2009 - February 13, 2010 - CDC has again updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. The new estimates incorporate an additional four weeks of flu data from the previous estimates released on February 12, 2010.
3. UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending March 6, 2010 - During week 9 (February 28 - March 6, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 174 (5.1%) 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 March 6, 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: 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.

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1. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 91 - As of 7 March 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16713 deaths.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.

1. New Numbers for Swine Flu - New York Times -

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   New Numbers for Swine Flu New York Times About 12000 Americans died from swine flu between its emergence last April until mid-February, the Centers for Disease Control and ... Despite flu fear, cases are fewMiamiHerald.com H1N1 virus widely seen to be tailing offSan Diego Union Tribune The flu frenzy that wasn'tThe Patriot Ledger Louisville Courier-Journal -AFP -WHAS 11.com (subscription) all 395 news articles »

2. Slight rise in swine flu concerns doctors - Houston Chronicle -

   Slight rise in swine flu concerns doctors Houston Chronicle There were two culture-confirmed cases of Type A influenza in December, three in January and seven in February — all found to be of the swine flu subtype, ...

3. 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 »

4. Baxter posts results from flu vaccine trial - BusinessWeek -

   Baxter posts results from flu vaccine trial BusinessWeek Preflucel is designed to protect against swine flu, influenza B, and Hong Kong flu. Baxter and its partner DynPort Vaccine Co. said the shot gave a 78 ... and more »

5. The Flu Season That Fizzled - Wall Street Journal -

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   The Flu Season That Fizzled Wall Street Journal Now, after raging through college campuses and communities last summer and fall, cases of the new H1N1 swine flu virus have dwindled to a trickle, ... Some LA County areas shorted on swine flu vaccineSan Jose Mercury News Swine flu jabs for healthy children endBelfast Telegraph Reports of swine flu down, stomach flu up in BrevardFlorida Today Wall Street Journal (blog) -Dallas Morning News -AHN | All Headline News all 388 news articles »

6. Stepmom accused of poisoning 1-year-old - WIVB -

   News 10NBC

   Stepmom accused of poisoning 1-year-old WIVB And at that time there was a lot of talk about swine flu, talk that it could be swine flu, but the medical examiner did a great job and in a week's time ... Woman Charged With Manslaughter; Methanol in Toddler's Body13WHAM-TV all 23 news articles »

7. 2 swine flu deaths in MP take India toll to 1406 - NetIndian -

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   2 swine flu deaths in MP take India toll to 1406 NetIndian Two people have died of influenza A (H1N1) in Madhya Pradesh, taking the toll due to the swine flu pandemic in the country so far to 1406, ... Swine flu claims 3 more lives in India, toll 1404TheMedGuru Swine Flu Death Toll Reaches 1404 Mark in IndiaTopNews Singapore (press release) 3 swine flu deaths take toll in India to 1404bolohealth.com Press Information Bureau (press release) -bolohealth.com all 8 news articles »

8. Md. health officials urge residents to get now-plentiful swine flu vaccinations - Washington Post -

   Md. health officials urge residents to get now-plentiful swine flu vaccinations Washington Post Perhaps the hardest sell in public health today is trying to persuade Americans to get vaccinated for swine flu. The crowds in Rockville ... H1N1 flu has hit kids with neuromuscular disorders especially hardUSA Today WHO: Add swine flu to regular flu vaccineThe Associated Press Next Year, Just 1 Flu ShotWebMD AFP -NPR (blog) -Queens Chronicle all 1,178 news articles »

9. Swine flu fading away only to return this fall--WHO - The Money Times -

   CBC.ca

   Swine flu fading away only to return this fall--WHO The Money Times The cases of swine flu may be falling but the HINI pandemic is not over yet. Currently, the virus is waning, but only temporarily. ... Flu season quiet so farCBC.ca Flu Shots for Children Shield A CommunityTopNews United States all 108 news articles »

10. Still haven't got your swine flu shot? There's plenty left - San Jose Mercury News -

    Still haven't got your swine flu shot? There's plenty left San Jose Mercury News Now, medical providers and pharmacies can't seem to get rid of their stockpile of the once-coveted swine flu vaccine. And with the pandemic all but over, ... Op-Ed: Swine flu the latest in long series of federal, public overreactionsThe Maine Campus Swine flu on the wane?Malta Independent Online A(h1N1): Swine flu vaccine may be delayedPhnom Penh Post NetIndian -GoErie.com -TopNews all 1,211 news articles »

Swine Flu Virus Pandemic

1. UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update - This report provides an update to the international situation as of March 12, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (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.

2. UPDATE: CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April 2009 – February 13, 2010 - CDC has again updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. The new estimates incorporate an additional four weeks of flu data from the previous estimates released on February 12, 2010. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
3. UPDATE: CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April 2009 - February 13, 2010 - CDC has again updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. The new estimates incorporate an additional four weeks of flu data from the previous estimates released on February 12, 2010. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
4. UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending March 6, 2010 - During week 9 (February 28 – March 6, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 174 (5.1%) 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. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
5. UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to March 6, 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. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
6. Outpatient waiting times soar - Minister blames increase on suspension of prviate-sector referrals because of swine-flu funding confusion (Source: BMA daily feed)

   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. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 91 - As of 7 March 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16713 deaths. (Source: WHO Swine Flu)
8. Epidemic of Vitamin D deficiency sweeping the world - (NaturalNews) There is an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency sweeping across our modern world, and it's an epidemic of such depth and seriousness that it makes the H1N1 swine flu epidemic look like a case of the sniffles by comparison. Vitamin D deficiency is not only alarmingly widespread, it's also a root cause of many other serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease.A new study published in the March, 2010 issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that a jaw-dropping 59 percent of the population is vitamin D deficient. In addition, nearly 25 percent of the study subjects were found to have extremely low levels of vitamin D.Lead author of the study, Dr. Richard Kremer at the McGill University Health Center, said "Abnormal levels of v...
9. Flu Print Materials Available in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hmong, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese - This year's flu materials include messaging to address both Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu (sometimes called "swine flu") recommendations. (Source: PandemicFlu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases)
10. Quebec swine flu campaign cost nearly $146M - Quebec's public health institute says the H1N1 vaccination campaign last fall cost nearly $146 million, but they added that the price tag was lower than expected. (Source: CTV Health)
11. Pharmacy Swine Flu Trial Moves Into Phase II - Pharmaceutical Society Of Australia - The first phase of a swine flu vaccination program trial conducted in Tasmania by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Department of Health and Human Services has proved popular with the community. Phase II of the pandemic vaccination program will now be rolled out to allow pharmacy-based clinics to support other elements of the swine flu vaccination program. During Phase I last month, more than 2500 patients were vaccinated at five pharmacies by nurse immunisers in just one week... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

    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. Pharmacy Swine Flu Trial Moves Into Phase II - Pharmaceutical Society Of Australia - The first phase of a swine flu vaccination program trial conducted in Tasmania by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Department of Health and Human Services has proved popular with the community. Phase II of the pandemic vaccination program will now be rolled out to allow pharmacy-based clinics to support other elements of the swine flu vaccination program... (Source: Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today)
13. Most doctors will receive no pay rise this year - DH overrules review body recommendations on doctors’ payRelated items from OnMedicaPractice managers slam extended opening hours'Invest more in consultants' urges BMA Scotland Agenda for Change has failed, claim MPsBMA denies GP swine flu 'strike' claimsDoctors slam 'disappointing' pay award (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
14. H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu - Data from Texas households confirm that the virus tends to target children Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Flu, H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
15. 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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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.