MedWorm: Swine Flu

Swine flu jab for football fans

Scotsman.com News - Health — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

FOOTBALL fans heading to the World Cup in South Africa are urged to have the swine flu jab. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)

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AP Enterprise: NASA, Cruise Line Got Flu Shots

WDSU.com - Health — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:41:12 +0100

Last fall, as swine flu cases mounted and parents desperately sought to protect their kids, the hard-to-get vaccine was handed out in some surprising places: the Royal Caribbean cruise line, the headquarters of drug giant Merck, the Johnson Space Center and a Department of Energy office in Idaho. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)

No Full Record Of Where All H1N1 Vaccine Went

WDSU.com - Health — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:31:27 +0100

World Cup travellers urged to get swine flu jab

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:35:56 +0100

Football fans travelling to the World Cup in South Africa should be vaccinated against swine flu, the Department of Health has warned. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Scottish GPs set for QOF threshold drop after vaccination success

HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:14:00 +0100

Scottish practices are set to receive relaxed QOF thresholds after achieving higher swine flu vaccine uptake rate than last year's seasonal flu vaccine. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)

TB cases still on the rise across most of the UK

OnMedica Latest News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Experts call for greater vigilance to curb rise in infection ratesRelated items from OnMedicaSwine flu cases fall but jabs must continueGovernment offers health workers swine flu vaccineStress in pregnancy may raise asthma riskLow IQ second strongest predictor of heart diseaseUnder-25s risk chlamydia through embarrassment (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

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Household Transmission Of H1N1 Influenza During Initial Outbreak Limited By Preventive Behaviors

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

Simple, common sense behaviors, including having a discussion at home about how to prevent influenza, can help limit the spread of H1N1 in a household, according to a study of the initial outbreak in New York City in 2009. Published in the April 1 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, the study is available online. People with influenza symptoms are often told to stay home from work or school, which is why scientists need to understand how household transmission works and how to control it, not only in responding to H1N1 but also in preparing for future pandemics... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Household Transmission Of H1N1 Influenza During Initial Outbreak Limited By Preventive Behaviors

Pediatrics News From Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

Swine flu threat to children 'not taken seriously'

Pulse — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:17:00 +0100

Medical leaders have been accused of not taking the threat to young children from swine flu seriously enough, as time runs out for parents to have their under-fives vaccinated. (Source: Pulse)

Swine flu threat to children 'not taken seriously'

Pulse — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:17:00 +0100

Medical leaders have been accused of not taking the threat to young children from swine flu seriously enough, as time runs out for parents to have their under-fives vaccinated. (Source: Pulse)

Vitamin D supplements and flu

NHS News Feed — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:27:00 +0100

Conclusion This randomised controlled trial of 430 schoolchildren found that taking daily vitamin D supplements for the four winter months reduced children’s risk of being diagnosed with seasonal flu compared to taking an inactive tablet. There are a few important points: The Times headline, “Vitamin D better than vaccines”, is misleading, as it implies that the vitamin has been trialled against vaccines. It has only been compared with an inactive placebo drug, so there is no evidence that the vitamin is more effective than seasonal flu vaccines or any other vaccine, including the swine flu vaccine. Subgroup analyses found that there were some differences in the effect of vitamin D depending on certain characteristics, such as if the child had never taken supplements before, or...

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Pathologic Findings in Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus ("Swine Flu") Infection

Medscape Today Headlines — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:04:30 +0100

Diffuse alveolar damage is the main pathologic finding in fatal cases of swine flu but it may be overshadowed by an acute bacterial bronchopneumonia. American Journal of Clinical Pathology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Interim Results: Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccination Coverage -- United States, October-December 2009

Medscape Today Headlines — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:04:29 +0100

The vast majority of US adults at increased risk for complications from swine flu remains unvaccinated despite ample vaccine supply. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

H1N1 Swine Flu Still Smoldering in U.S.

MedicineNet Senior Health General — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Title: H1N1 Swine Flu Still Smoldering in U.S.Category: Health NewsCreated: 3/16/2010 5:08:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 3/17/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)

H1N1 Swine Flu Still Smoldering in U.S.

eMedicineHealth.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

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Rwanda: Burera Flu Cases On the Decline

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:51:53 +0100

Following reports of influenza A, H1N1 (Swine flu) cases in Burera district last week, officials in the Ministry of Health have said that the spread has now been contained. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

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GPs welcome changes to PMS contract

OnMedica Latest News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A six-month notice period is introduced into contractRelated items from OnMedicaScotland's new GP Contract cost £160 million more than expectedBMA denies GP swine flu 'strike' claimsDoctors slam 'disappointing' pay award Agenda for Change has failed, claim MPsPublic sector pay cap slammed by doctors (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

Serologic survey of swine workers for exposure to H2N3 swine influenza A

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions These data do not support the hypothesis that swine workers were infected with the emergent swine H2N3 influenza A virus. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)

H1N1 Swine Flu Still Smoldering in U.S.

WebMD Health — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:04:54 +0100

It's no wildfire, but H1N1 swine flu continues to smolder in the U.S. Last month, 300 people died of H1N1. (Source: WebMD Health)

NEW: Question & Answer: Morbid Obesity as a Risk Factor for Hospitalization and Death due to 2009 H1N1.

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:04:07 +0100

This document provides updated information on obesity and morbid obesity as risk factors for serious 2009 H1N1-related complications based on findings from recent studies. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

Applied Nanoscience Reports Positive H1N1, Rhinovirus Test Results And Strides Toward Commercialization Of NanoFense Protective Face Mask

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Applied Nanoscience Inc. (ANI) (PINKSHEETS: APNN), a nanotechnology-based filtration company, today announced that it has received extremely positive test results on the effectiveness of the disposable NanoFense™ Protective Face Mask when challenged with the current swine influenza virus (H1N1). In addition, their proprietary NanoFense coating formulation proved to be equally effective when challenged directly with rhinovirus, the cause of the common cold. Both of the studies were conducted by a nationally recognized independent BSL-3 laboratory... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Applied Nanoscience Reports Positive H1N1, Rhinovirus Test Results And Strides Toward Commercialization Of NanoFense Protective Face Mask

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Scottish GPs hit swine flu vaccination targets

Pulse — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +0100

Thousands of GPs in Scotland are set to qualify for relaxed patient experience QOF thresholds after achieving an average 53.2% uptake for swine flu vaccination at-risk patients under-65, exceeding the Government’s target of 50.7%. (Source: Pulse)

Obesity Impairs Body's "Memory" Of How To Fight Flu

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Obesity may limit the body's ability to develop immunity to influenza viruses, particularly secondary infections, by inhibiting the immune system's ability to "remember" how it fought off previous similar bouts of illness, according to new research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The results, published in the March 15, 2010, issue of The Journal of Immunology, support recent suggestions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that obesity is as much a risk factor for H1N1 pandemic strains of flu as age (very young and very old) and compromised immunity... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

'Coughs and sneezes' crippling NHS

OnMedica Latest News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Campaign group says patients with trivial ailments must be educated to care for themselvesRelated items from OnMedicaMassive rise in demand for NHS DirectGPs to spearhead swine flu mass vaccinationRoutine cervical screening saves lives in older womenSteep rise in Down's syndrome pregnanciesNational Flu Pandemic Service launched (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

Applied Nanoscience, Inc.: Applied Nanoscience Reports Positive H1N1, Rhinovirus Test Results and Strides Toward Commercialization of NanoFense Protective Face Mask

Market Wire - Pharmaceuticals and Biotech — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:22:45 +0100

CARLSBAD, CA (MARKET WIRE) Applied Nanoscience Inc. (ANI) (PINKSHEETS: APNN), a nanotechnology-based filtration company, today announced that it has received extremely positive test results on the effectiveness of the disposable NanoFense(TM) Protective Face Mask when challenged with the current swine influenza virus (H1N1). In addition, their proprietary NanoFense coating formulation proved to be equally effective when challenged directly with rhinovirus, the cause of the common cold. Both of the studies were conducted by a nationally recognized independent BSL-3 laboratory. The company expects to complete (Source: Market Wire - Pharmaceuticals and Biotech)

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Pandemic H1N1 2009 (swine flu) and pregnancy

Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:07:39 +0100

Abstract: H1N1 pandemic influenza is a novel strain of the influenza A virus. It is widely known as swine flu. Most people affected by the virus, including pregnant women, suffer a mild viral illness, and make a full recovery. The median duration of illness is around seven days. This influenza typically affects the younger age group i.e. from the ages of 5–65 years but the age groups of below 5 years and above 65 are particularly prone to severe complications. Pregnant women, because of their altered immunity and physiological adaptations, are at higher risk of developing pulmonary complications, especially in the third trimester. Antiviral drugs are effective against the virus and are not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Vaccines have now been developed and are offered to...

After swine flu frenzy, biotechs come back to earth

bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

For much of 2009, the swine flu was the biotech industry’s cash cow. The virus’s sudden contagion last spring spread rapidly and lucratively to the local life sciences community, where a handful of companies scrambled to assemble enough money and staffers to launch studies, conduct research and shape products to respond to the first documented flu pandemic in 40 years. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)

CMO issues swansong child fitness plea

OnMedica Latest News — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

In his final report Sir Liam Donaldson warns of health risks as 'inactivity pervades the country'Related items from OnMedicaNew TV fitness campaign urges 'switch off the TV'GPs to spearhead swine flu mass vaccinationTV campaign uses shock tactics to tackle binge drinkingGPs back smoking crackdown plansRoutine cervical screening saves lives in older women (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

Chief Medical Officer issues swansong child fitness plea

OnMedica Latest News — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Sir Liam Donaldson warns of health risks as 'inactivity pervades the country'Related items from OnMedicaNew TV fitness campaign urges 'switch off the TV'GPs to spearhead swine flu mass vaccinationTV campaign uses shock tactics to tackle binge drinkingGPs back smoking crackdown plansRoutine cervical screening saves lives in older women (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

Development and evaluation of a one-step real-time RT-PCR assay for universal detection of influenza A viruses from avian and mammal species

Archives of Virology — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:24:36 +0100

The objective of our study was to develop and evaluate a TaqMan real-time RT-PCR (RRT-PCR) assay for universal detection of influenza A (IA) viruses. The primers and LNA-modified octanucleotide probe were selected to correspond to extremely conserved regions of the membrane protein (MP) segment identified by a comprehensive bioinformatics analysis including 10,405 IA viruses MP sequences, i.e., all of the sequences of the Influenza Virus Sequence database collected as of August 20, 2009. The RRT-PCR has a detection limit of approximately five copies of target RNA/reaction and excellent reaction parameters tested in four IA viruses reference laboratories. The inclusivity of the assay was estimated at both the bioinformatic and the experimental level. Our results predicted that this RR...

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Children With Chronic Respiratory Illness Are Vulnerable To Critical H1N1

Health News from Medical News Today — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

As critical care professionals develop a better understanding of the progression of H1N1, they are becoming better prepared to treat children with severe cases, according to a new study that will be published in the March issue of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PCCM). Additionally, with careful management, the pediatric critical care system is expected to be able to meet the increased demands of a flu pandemic, according to a resource modeling study published in the same issue of PCCM... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Children With Chronic Respiratory Illness Are Vulnerable To Critical H1N1

Pediatrics News From Medical News Today — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:45:00 +0100

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)

UPDATE: CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April 2009 – February 13, 2010

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:45:00 +0100

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)

UPDATE: CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April 2009 - February 13, 2010

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:45:00 +0100

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UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending March 6, 2010

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0100

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)

UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to March 6, 2010

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0100

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)

Outpatient waiting times soar

BMA daily feed — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:43:36 +0100

Minister blames increase on suspension of prviate-sector referrals because of swine-flu funding confusion (Source: BMA daily feed)

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 91

WHO Swine Flu — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

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)

Epidemic of Vitamin D deficiency sweeping the world

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

(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...

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Flu Print Materials Available in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hmong, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese

PandemicFlu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0100

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)

Quebec swine flu campaign cost nearly $146M

CTV Health — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:51:59 +0100

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)

Pharmacy Swine Flu Trial Moves Into Phase II - Pharmaceutical Society Of Australia

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

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)

Pharmacy Swine Flu Trial Moves Into Phase II - Pharmaceutical Society Of Australia

Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

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)

Most doctors will receive no pay rise this year

OnMedica Latest News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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)

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H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu

MedlinePlus Health News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0100

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)

Radiographic and CT findings in pandemic swine-origin influenza A (H1N1).

European Journal of Internal Medicine — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:37:15 +0100

Authors: Theodorou DJ, Theodorou SJ, Tsoumani A, Gossios K, Akritidis N PMID: 20206868 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine)

Localised H1N1 outbreaks continue

Pharmacy Europe — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:17:18 +0100

Experts warn local outbreaks of swine flu could remain across Europe this year as the weather changes. (Source: Pharmacy Europe)

NOVAVAX Completes Enrollment Of Pivotal H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Clinical Trial In Mexico

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

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)

NOVAVAX Completes Enrollment Of Pivotal H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Clinical Trial In Mexico

Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

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)

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Prior infection with classical swine H1N1 influenza viruses is associated with protective immunity to the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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)

NEW: American College Health Association (ACHA) Influenza Vaccination Letter

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100

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)

Hog in the Limelight: Swine Flu's Got New Genes On

ScienceNOW — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:03:55 +0100

The novel H1N1 virus behind the swine flu pandemic has in many ways proved less... [Read more] (Source: ScienceNOW)

Biggest Swine Flu Regret for US: Vaccine Chaos

Medscape Medical News Headlines — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:04:16 +0100

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)

Letter of the Week: Why not stop swine flu vaccine in children now?

Pulse Today Clinical Updates — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:25:00 +0100

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)

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The lessons to be learned from the pandemic

Pulse Today Clinical Updates — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:23:00 +0100

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)

Is the swine flu threat real or not?

Pulse Today Clinical Updates — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:22:00 +0100

The latest news on the swine flu campaign really does make one wonder. (Source: Pulse Today Clinical Updates)

Serological Surveillance of Influenza A Virus Infection in Swine Populations in Fujian Province, China: No Evidence of Naturally Occurring H5N1 Infection in Pigs

Zoonoses and Public Health — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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...

Biotec Visions 2010, March-April.

Biotechnology Journal — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: News: Attraction of adipose tissue - Swine flu vaccine from insectcells - MicroRNA in multiple sclerosis - Proteomic detection of adenoma - Systematic engineering for arsenic removal - Bacterial cellulose to make blood vessels - The recipe for primordial soup: acid or bitter, hot or warm - Increased O(2) in hollow fiber bioreactors - Eye stem cells to treat immune disease - Super-strong collagen - Designing functional metalloproteins - Higher oil content in tobacco leaves - Alternative metabolic routes - New compass point blot helps find hTERT factors - Extracellular signals - doomed cells in the bacterial communityJournal Highlights: Oils and fats for the chemical industry - Molecular Nutrition ReviewsNew from the Encyclopedia of Life Sciences:EM analysis of protein structur...

Wanted: an eco prophet

Guardian Unlimited Science — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:30:00 +0100

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...

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CFIA forced to detail flight by swine flu-infected agent

CBC | Health — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:44:18 +0100

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)

Biggest swine flu regret for U.S.: vaccine chaos

Reuters: Health — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:05:00 +0100

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)

UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:00:00 +0100

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. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending February 27, 2010

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:30:00 +0100

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. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to February 27, 2010

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0100

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Public Health Funding Is Patchy

RWJF News Digest - Public Health — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:39:43 +0100

When cases of swine flu began to show up in Maine last year, the state health department diverted three-quarters of its staff to an inoculation campaign and put other infectious disease prevention programs on a back burner. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Public Health)

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 90

WHO Swine Flu — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

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. (Source: WHO Swine Flu)

OIE : animal disease information summaries

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:01 +0100

This collection of animal disease information sheets (including zoonoses) have been prepared for the general public by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). These “questions and answers” sheets provide an overview on some major OIE listed diseases, and diseases covered include avian influenza, anthrax, African swine fever, brucellosis, bluetongue, BSE, bovine tuberculosis, classical swine fever, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, diseases of bees, equine influenza, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), and several others. Published in 2009. (Source: Latest Internet resources added to Intute: Health and LifenSciences veterinary gateway)

DH press release: Vaccination available for protection against swine flu now and in the future

NeLM - News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Source: Department of Health (DH) Area: News This update from the Department of Health (DH) provides information on the current situation with pandemic H1N1 influenza (swine flu) and reiterates the importance of vaccination. Statistics on the numbers of swine flu cases and vaccine uptake are also provided. (Source: NeLM - News)

PharmaView: The Great Swine Flu Conspiracy: The Plots Thicken

PharmaManufacturing.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:39:32 +0100

Was it wrong to be prepared and a bit lucky? (Source: PharmaManufacturing.com)

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NEW: CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April 2009 – January 16, 2010

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:50:00 +0100

A summary of CDC estimates of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States from April 2009 – January 16, 2010, which has been updated to include a new graphics section. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

NEW: CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April 2009 - January 16, 2010

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:50:00 +0100

Graphical representations of CDC's latest estimates for 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

NEW: CDC Estimates Graphics Section

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:50:00 +0100

Graphical representations of CDC's latest estimates for 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, April 2009 - January 16, 2010. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

Brazil to launch massive swine flu vaccination drive

Monsters and Critics Health News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:05:16 +0100

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Swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) in Indian children.

Annals of Tropical Paediatrics — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:32:03 +0100

CONCLUSION: S-OIV infection in Indian children had features similar to those of seasonal influenza. Lymphopenia is an important feature of S-OIV. PMID: 20196934 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Tropical Paediatrics)

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DoH considers swine flu vaccine for travellers

HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Travellers could be offered the swine flu vaccine this summer, suggests a DoH committee. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)

Nanoparticle detection of respiratory infection

Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Respiratory viruses are a constant concern for all demographics. Examples include established viruses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of respiratory infection in infants and young children, and emerging viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), which reached near pandemic levels in 2003, or H1N1 (swine) influenza. Despite this prevalence, traditional methods of virus detection are typically labor intensive and require several days to successfully confirm infection. Recently, however, nanoparticle-based detection strategies have been employed in an effort to develop detection assays that are both sensitive and expedient. Each of these platforms capitalizes on the unique properties of nanoparticles for the detection of respiratory viruses. In this...

EU Radiology: H1N1 vaccination increases FDG uptake in the lymph nodes

Health Imaging News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:29:25 +0100

PET/CT with 18F-FDG needs to be accurately interpreted since higher FDG uptake is seen in axillary lymph nodes after vaccination against pandemic swine-origin influenza A (H1N1), according to a study published online Feb. 26 in European Radiology. (Source: Health Imaging News)

EU Radiology: H1N1 vaccination increases FDG uptake in the lymph nodes

Health Imaging News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:29:25 +0100

Zydus applies for Phase II & III H1N1 vaccine trials

The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:06:48 +0100

The race amongst Indian swine flu vaccine-makers seems to be moving to the next level with Cadila Healthcare Ltd, the Rs 2,900-crore Zydus Group's listed entity, filing for the next phase of clinical trials after completing the first phase. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)

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Zydus applies for Phase II & III H1N1 vaccine trials

The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:06:48 +0100

Influenza A (H1N1) Pandemic in Iran: Report of First Confirmed Cases from June to November 2009.

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:04:24 +0100

CONCLUSION: It is of utmost importance to strengthen the surveillance system for this disease and appropriately transfer the resultant knowledge to the medical professionals, stakeholders and the general population, accordingly. PMID: 20187661 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

Malaysia records first swine flu death for the year

Monsters and Critics Health News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:05:01 +0100

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Is It Too Late To Get A Flu Shot?

About.com Pediatrics — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

With many families now thinking about spring break, the flu and flu shots are likely the last things that are on their minds anymore. Unfortunately, even with the low levels of flu activity that we have been seeing for the last few months, it is important to remember that flu season often extends into April or May. That could mean continued flu cases for a few more months or even the possibility of another wave of increased flu activity. So is it too late to get your kids vaccinated against the flu, which this year means getting both the 2009 H1N1 swine flu vaccine and a seasonal flu vaccine? Although ideally your kids would have gotten their flu shots before the start of flu season or as soon as they became available, a flu shot even now can provide protection until the end of flu season,...

Public Health Emergency Response (PHER) Additional Phase IV Questions and Answers

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:04:03 +0100

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Sensitivity of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Testing for Swine-Origin 2009 A (H1N1) Influenza Virus in Children

PEDIATRICS — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:02:29 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: The sensitivity of RIDT for detection of S-OIV is higher than recently reported in mixed adult-pediatric populations but remains suboptimal. (Source: PEDIATRICS)

Novel Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Viral Encephalitis.

Yonsei Medical Journal — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

We report a case of encephalitis diagnosed as the H1N1 virus infection. We describe a 17-year-old patient who had a seizure attack, diagnosed with a H1N1 virus infection via real time reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The H1N1 virus infection can be causative of the encephalitis, as with other influenza virus infections. Careful monitoring is essential for reducing complications. PMID: 20191027 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Yonsei Medical Journal)

Protecting patients.

British Journal of Community Nursing — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: While A The National Pandemic Flu Service has been closed although the antiviral collection points will continue to operate until the end of this year's influenza season. While case numbers are decreasing and most cases are not serious, H1N1 is still causing severe illness in some people and, occasionally, death. However, swine influenza, like seasonal influenza, is a preventable disease and therefore it is important to consider what lessons can be learnt to prevent unnecessary deaths and suffering. PMID: 20220632 [PubMed - in process] (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)

Awareness, attitudes, and practices related to the swine influenza pandemic among the Saudi public

BMC Infectious Diseases — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Background: During an infectious disease outbreak, it is critical to learn as much as possible about the concerns, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the public. Such information can be crucial to the improvement of communication efforts by public health officials and clinicians. The aim of this study was to identify awareness, attitudes, and practices related to influenza A (H1N1) among the Saudi public. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 1,548 adult subjects recruited from various shopping malls in Riyadh and Jeddah was conducted. All of the subjects were interviewed using a questionnaire that tested their knowledge, attitudes, and use of precautionary measures in relation to the H1N1 influenza pandemic. Results: More than half (54.3%, 840/1548) of the participants showed high concer...

OPINION: What H1N1 Taught Us

RWJF News Digest - Public Health — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:40:17 +0100

We learned from the swine flu that not all pandemics are particularly lethal. But we also found out that a safe, fast-track vaccine is possible. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Public Health)

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Findings Confirm H1N1 Flu's Toll on Pregnant Women

MedlinePlus Health News — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:19:58 +0100

New research from Australia confirms that the HIN1 flu hits pregnant women particularly hard-especially if they have asthma, obesity or diabetes.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu), Pregnancy (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending February 20, 2010

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0100

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. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to February 20, 2010

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0100

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. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

Children and Obese Hard Hit by Swine Flu

Medscape Medical News Headlines — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:59:26 +0100

People who were morbidly obese and school-aged children were much more likely to become seriously ill or to die from H1N1 swine flu, U.S. experts said on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

Swine-flu infections remain low

BMA daily feed — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:51:43 +0100

CMO's bulletin shows cases still down (Source: BMA daily feed)

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Aggressive Response Helped Chilean Hospital Improve H1N1 Influenza Outcomes

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100

A Chilean hospital's early use of antiviral treatment in influenza patients and other aggressive measures helped reduce the number of severe H1N1 cases and related deaths. Those are the findings of a new study, now available online, published in the March 15, 2010 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases. From May to July 2009, the number of patients visiting the emergency department at the Santiago hospital increased significantly, by 88.5 percent, compared with the same period in previous years... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Aggressive Response Helped Chilean Hospital Improve H1N1 Influenza Outcomes

Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 89

WHO Swine Flu — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100

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. (Source: WHO Swine Flu)

Swine flu payment estimator for English practices launched

HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:05:00 +0100

Estimates of whether practices' uptake of swine flu jabs is high enough to qualify for additional funding can now be made using an online 'ready reckoner'. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)

WHO Emergency Committee Concludes 'Too Premature' To Declare H1N1 Has Peaked

Public Health News From Medical News Today — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The WHO's emergency committee concluded Tuesday that it was too early to declare that H1N1 (swine flu) has peaked in all parts of the world, the Associated Press reports. The announcement came after the committee met to review the most recent statistics of H1N1 activity around the world (2/24)... (Source: Public Health News From Medical News Today)

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WHO Emergency Committee Concludes 'Too Premature' To Declare H1N1 Has Peaked

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The WHO's emergency committee concluded Tuesday that it was too early to declare that H1N1 (swine flu) has peaked in all parts of the world, the Associated Press reports. The announcement came after the committee met to review the most recent statistics of H1N1 activity around the world (2/24). "The 15 members of the body that makes confidential recommendations to WHO Director-General Dr... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Diagnostic Hybrids Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization For D3 Ultra 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus ID Kit

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Diagnostic Hybrids, a Quidel Company (NASDAQ: QDEL) has received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its D3 Ultra 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus ID Kit, a monoclonal antibody fluorescent staining kit for the specific identification of 2009 H1N1 influenza A in direct patient specimens or incubated tissue cultures... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Diagnostic Hybrids Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization For D3 Ultra 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus ID Kit

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Questions and Answers: Underlying Health Conditions Among Adults and Children Hospitalized with 2009 H1N1

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:31:00 +0100

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. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

NEW: Questions and Answers: Underlying Health Conditions Among Adults and Children Hospitalized with 2009 H1N1

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:31:00 +0100

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Colleges See Rise in H1N1 Swine Flu

WebMD Health — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:20:34 +0100

College campuses are seeing the first uptick in new H1N1 swine flu cases since November. (Source: WebMD Health)

WHO: Swine flu outbreak has not yet peaked

washingtonpost.com - Health — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:48:58 +0100

The World Health Organization announced Wednesday that it was too early to declare that the H1N1 pandemic had peaked and urged nations around the world to remain vigilant. (Source: washingtonpost.com - Health)

Children and obese hard hit by swine flu: experts

Reuters: Health — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:41:48 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who were morbidly obese and school-aged children were much more likely to become seriously ill or to die from H1N1 swine flu, U.S. experts said on Wednesday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Children and Obese Hard Hit by Swine Flu

MedlinePlus Health News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:41:48 +0100

People who were morbidly obese and school-aged children were much more likely to become seriously ill or to die from H1N1 swine flu, U.S. experts said on Wednesday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Children's Health, H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu), Obesity (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Has Swine Flu Peaked?

WebMD Health — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:49:50 +0100

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it’s too early to say that the current H1N1 pandemic has peaked. (Source: WebMD Health)

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NEW: Questions and Answers: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2009 H1N1 Flu Modules for Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Vaccination

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:25:00 +0100

This page provides a summary of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and how it helps track influenza activity. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

New: Question & Answer - 2009 H1N1 Impact by Race and Ethnicity

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:18:00 +0100

This page provides summary information about the impact of 2009 H1N1 across racial and ethnic groups in the United States. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

Director-General statement following the seventh meeting of the Emergency Committee

WHO Swine Flu — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0100

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. (Source: WHO Swine Flu)

Swine flu

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:51:18 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing continues to stress the importance of the swine flu vaccination for health care workers who care for patients who are at greater risk from the disease, such as children, those with long term conditions and pregnant women. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Swine Flu Wanes, But Experts Say Pandemic Strain Could Reemerge

RWJF News Digest - Public Health — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:39:36 +0100

Even as officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are announcing that the epidemic of the H1N1 flu is no longer widespread in any state, no disease expert is willing to say there isn't a third -- or fourth -- wave of swine flu in the country's future. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Public Health)

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WHO: Swine flu outbreak has not yet peaked

Wash Post Health — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:29:02 +0100

The World Health Organization announced Wednesday that it was too early to declare that the H1N1 pandemic had peaked and urged nations around the world to remain vigilant. (Source: Wash Post Health)

FDA Recommends H1N1 For Inclusion In Next Year's Flu Vaccine

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0100

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday recommended that the H1N1 (swine flu) strain be added to next year's seasonal flu vaccine, "putting an end to separate shots deployed against the pandemic," Bloomberg reports. The FDA committee voted unanimously to make the H1N1 strain one of the three strains included in the shot, according to the news service. "The panel's recommendations are routinely adopted and used to guide vaccine manufacturers," Bloomberg writes (Randall, 2/22)... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

FDA Recommends H1N1 For Inclusion In Next Year's Flu Vaccine

Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0100

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday recommended that the H1N1 (swine flu) strain be added to next year's seasonal flu vaccine, "putting an end to separate shots deployed against the pandemic," Bloomberg reports. The FDA committee voted unanimously to make the H1N1 strain one of the three strains included in the shot, according to the news service... (Source: Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today)

WHO: Swine Flu Still Hasn't Peaked

WDSU.com - Health — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:56:45 +0100

The World Health Organization says the swine flu pandemic still has not peaked. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)

Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics LLC Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) For The First 2009 H1N1 Influenza Assay To Include MTM

Medical Devices News From Medical News Today — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

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Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics LLC Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) For The First 2009 H1N1 Influenza Assay To Include MTM

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics announced it has been granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Longhorn Influenza A/H1N1-09 Prime RRT-PCR Assay™ in CLIA high complexity laboratories. . The Longhorn Influenza A/H1N1-09 Prime RRT-PCR Assay™ is a ready-use assay that requires no mixing prior to use and has been authorized for use on the ABI 7500... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

STUDY: H1N1 in children

OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:48:00 +0100

Four San Diego County children developed heart infections after contracting swine flu, killing one of them, according to a study by Rady Children's Hospital physicians. The cases of three children who survived were not publicly disclosed until they... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)

H1N1 pandemic at less severe end of spectrum: WHO

Reuters: Health — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:19:01 +0100

GENEVA (Reuters) - The current H1N1 swine flu pandemic is relatively less severe than some other influenza outbreaks, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

WHO to review pandemic again in a few weeks

Reuters: Health — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:13:43 +0100

GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization's emergency committee of experts will reconvene in a few weeks to review whether the H1N1 swine flu pandemic has peaked, the WHO said on Wednesday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Pandemic Hybrid Of Bird And Human Seasonal Flu Possible Say Scientists

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100

An international team of scientists has created a highly pathogenic laboratory hybrid of the H5N1 bird flu and human seasonal flu viruses by swapping just one gene, and propose that a similar genetic interaction could happen in nature between the current pandemic H1N1 swine flu and H5N1 avian flu strains, highlighting the importance of continued surveillance... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Pandemic Hybrid Of Bird And Human Seasonal Flu Possible Say Scientists

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News From Medical News Today — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Pandemic has not yet peaked, WHO experts advise

Reuters: Health — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:32:39 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The pandemic of H1N1 swine flu has not yet peaked, a committee of experts advised the World Health Organization on Tuesday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Swine flu still hasn't peaked, WHO experts say

CTV Health — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:33:26 +0100

The World Health Organization said Tuesday the swine flu pandemic still has not peaked. The agency's emergency committee said the southern hemisphere is bracing for another wave of illness in the next few months. (Source: CTV Health)

WHO: Swine flu still hasn't peaked

USATODAY.com Health — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:24:07 +0100

The World Health Organization said it was "premature" to downgrade the swine flu outbreak. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Human Infection with a Triple‐Reassortant Swine Influenza A(H1N1) Virus Containing the Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase Genes of Seasonal Influenza Virus

The Journal of Infectious Diseases Latest Issue — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:28:05 +0100

The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 0, Issue 0, Page 000, Latest Articles. A reassortant influenza A(H1N1) virus of swine origin distinct from the pandemic H1N1 2009 strain was isolated from 3 patients, all of whom worked at the same large hog operation in Saskatchewan, Canada. The genomic composition of the isolates has not been previously reported, to our knowledge, and was the product of a genetic reassortment between seasonal H1N1 and triple‐reassortant influenza virus that emerged in North American swine during the late 1990s. The neuraminidase and hemagglutinin genes of A/Saskatchewan/5350/2009, A/Saskatchewan/5351/2009, and A/Saskatchewan/5131/2009 were derived from human H1N1 virus and were closely related to those of A/Brisbane/59/2007. (Source: The Journal of Infec...

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Virus Experiment Reminds That Flu Surprises Await

MedlinePlus Health News — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:17:53 +0100

Researchers who mixed together bird flu and ordinary flu viruses created three extremely virulent new strains, a reminder that influenza viruses can swap genes to create dangerous offspring. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Bird Flu, H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Swine flu wanes, but experts say pandemic strain could reemerge

washingtonpost.com - Health — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Swine flu jabs should be compulsory for health professionals

HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:10:00 +0100

GPs should vaccinate themselves against swine flu to convince patients to have the jab, Welsh LMCs believe. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)

Swine flu wanes, but experts say pandemic strain could reemerge

Wash Post Health — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:04:07 +0100

Reduction of Inventory and Allocations at the McKesson 2009 H1N1 Vaccine/ Ancillary Supply Distribution Depots

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:22:00 +0100

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. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

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NEW: Reduction of Inventory and Allocations at the McKesson 2009 H1N1 Vaccine/ Ancillary Supply Distribution Depots

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:22:00 +0100

Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Viral Infection in Children: Initial Chest Radiographic Findings [PEDIATRIC IMAGING]

Radiology — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:31 +0100

Although imaging findings are nonspecific and unable to permit differentiation from other viral lower respiratory tract infection, the severity of findings on initial chest radiographs may have potential value in the prediction of disease severity and the need for hospitalization in children with swine-origin influenza A (also known as H1N1) infection. (Source: Radiology)

Reduction of Inventory and Allocations

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:13:00 +0100

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. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

Gambia: 'Gambia is Prepared for Swine Flu' Says Health Official

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:21:15 +0100

Following the recent media reports of an outbreak of the virulent strain of influenza A/H1N1 (Swine Flu) in the neighbouring republic of Senegal, the Foroyaa contacted the Ministry of Health on Friday 19th February to know their response in the face of development and what the country' plans to do to prevent any spread of the influenza into The Gambia. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

Government scraps swine flu vaccination campaign for under fives

Pulse — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:10:00 +0100

The Department of Health has revealed it is to scrap plans for healthy children under five to continue to be vaccinated against swine flu, just three months after urging GPs to vaccinate more than three million youngsters against the outbreak. (Source: Pulse)

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Exploring The Dynamics Of Mexico's H1N1 Pandemic

IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Exploring The Dynamics Of Mexico's H1N1 Pandemic

Health News from Medical News Today — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Influenza surveillance mechanisms in Mexico were adequate during the fast-spreading H1N1 outbreak in 2009, yet Mexico did not have the infrastructure to quickly identify the emergence of this novel strain, according to an Arizona State University (ASU) epidemiologist. Carlos Castillo-Chavez, director of ASU's Mathematical, Computational and Modeling Sciences Center in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, took a close look at factors impacting the influenza dynamics within Mexico during a presentation Feb... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Swine flu strain to go in seasonal jabs this year

HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:18:00 +0100

Swine flu will be included in 2010/11 seasonal flu vaccines, the WHO has announced. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)

Computational analysis and determination of a highly conserved surface exposed segment in H5N1 avian flu and H1N1 swine flu neuraminidase

BMC Structural Biology - Latest articles — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The identified terminal segment, strongly conserved in both RNA and protein sequences, is especially significant as it is surface exposed and structural chemistry reveals the probable role of this stretch in tetrameric stabilization. It could also participate in other biological processes associated with conserved surface residues. A RNA double hairpin secondary structure found in this segment in a majority of the H5N1 strains also supports this observation. In this paper we propose this conserved region as a probable site for designing inhibitors for broad-spectrum pandemic control of flu viruses with similar NA structure. (Source: BMC Structural Biology - Latest articles)

Swine Influenza (H1N1) Pneumonia: Clinical Considerations

Infectious Diseases Clinics of North America — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:35:43 +0100

This article examines the swine influenza (H1N1) strain of recent origin, and compares the microbiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, differential, clinical, and laboratory diagnosis, therapy, complications, and prognosis with previous recorded outbreaks of avian and human seasonal influenza pneumonias. (Source: Infectious Diseases Clinics of North America)

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NOVAVAX Presents Positive Clinical Results At The World Health Organization Conference, Geneva, Switzerland

Health News from Medical News Today — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) presented to the world's leading pandemic influenza vaccine experts a summary of the recent preliminary safety and immunogenicity data from its Pivotal 2009 A/H1N1 VLP pandemic influenza vaccine study in Mexico. The presentation of the results were made by Maria Allende, M.D., at the invitation-only 6th World Health Organization (WHO) Meeting on Evaluation of Pandemic Influenza Vaccines in Clinical Trials, held at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

NOVAVAX Presents Positive Clinical Results At The World Health Organization Conference, Geneva, Switzerland

Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Are mandatory vaccinations acts of violence against children?

NaturalNews.com — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100

This article refers to the parody cartoon found at (http://www.naturalnews.com/028211_vaccines_Merck.html). This parody cartoon grew out of the idea that vaccines are "shots" that are being increasingly forced upon children and teens. At times, these vaccines are enforced at gunpoint or with the presence of vicious guard dogs -- as happened in Maryland two years ago when a court judge ordered thousands of parents to bring their children to court for vaccination or face gunpoint arrest and possible jail time. (http://www.naturalnews.com/022267.html)Most modern vaccinations are, of course, a form of chemical violence against children. If they were all formulated without chemical preservatives (like thimerosal) and dangerous adjuvants (which can harm the nervous system), that might be a diffe...

UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update

CDC Swine Flu Updates — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:30:00 +0100

This report provides an update to the international situation as of February 13, 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)