H1n1 Pandemic

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- H1N1 flu vaccine donations for developing world - 9.1
- Asthma complicates H1N1 in children - 7.2
- H1N1 flu vaccines to be used in 2010 influenza season - 6.8
- H1N1 flu vaccine could control swine flu pandemic - 6.4
- Symptom patterns differ between pandemic, seasonal flu in Singapore - 6.1
- Virus hybridization could create pandemic bird flu - 6
- H1N1 vaccine Focetria receives positive opinion from CHMP - 6
- H1N1 flu drug Fluvir available in India - 5.5
- Insect cells provide the key to alternative swine flu vaccination - 5.4
- Canada funding H1N1 flu virus research to protect Canadians - 5.4

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H1N1 flu shot during pregnancy shows unexpected benefits to the baby
Getting a flu shot during pregnancy provides unanticipated benefits to the baby. A new study showed that H1N1 vaccination during the pandemic was associated with a significantly reduced risk of stillbirth, preterm birth and extremely small babies at birth.

Virus hybridization could create pandemic bird flu
Genetic interactions between avian H5N1 influenza and human seasonal influenza viruses have the potential to create hybrid strains combining the virulence of bird flu with the pandemic ability of H1N1, according to a new study.

Insect cells provide the key to alternative swine flu vaccination
Scientists in Vienna have developed a new technique for producing vaccines for H1N1, 'swine flu', based on insect cells. The research, published today in the Biotechnology Journal, reveals how influenza vaccines can be produced faster than through the traditional method of egg-based production, revealing a new strategy for the fight against influenza pandemics.

H1N1 influenza severity linked to Streptococcus pneumoniae
The presence of the Streptococcus pneumoniae in samples that can be easily obtained in clinics and emergency rooms may predict risk of severe disease in H1N1 pandemic influenza.

Safety of pandemic H1N1 vaccines monitored by WHO
WHO estimates that around 80 million doses of pandemic vaccine have been distributed and around 65 million people have been vaccinated. National immunization campaigns began in Australia and the People's Republic of China in late September.

Asthma complicates H1N1 in children
Asthma is a significant risk factor for severe disease in children with pandemic H1N1 compared with the seasonal flu, revealed by Canadian researchers.

WHO reviewed pandemic vaccine policies and strategies
The Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization, which advises WHO on policies and strategies for vaccines and immunization, devoted a session of its 27–29 October meeting to pandemic influenza vaccines.

H1N1 virus pandemic lessons shared by Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand sharing the lessons learned in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) across these two countries on the impact of the H1N1 (swine flu) virus. The information being shared with countries in the Northern Hemisphere to help them prepare for their upcoming flu season.

H1N1 vaccine Focetria receives positive opinion from CHMP
Novartis announced that Focetria, the Novartis Influenza A(H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine, has received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA).

H1N1 flu vaccines to be used in 2010 influenza season
Pandemic influenza A H1N1 viruses are becoming much more common than the current seasonal influenza. WHO health experts have recommended that vaccines for use in the 2010 influenza season (southern hemisphere winter) contain the following:

H1N1 flu vaccine donations for developing world
WHO applauds and welcomes the announcement of donations of pandemic H1N1 vaccine made by the United States of America, in concert with Australia, Brazil, France, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

H1N1 flu vaccine could control swine flu pandemic
An aggressive vaccination program that first targets children and ultimately reaches 70 percent of the U.S. population would mitigate pandemic influenza H1N1 that is expected this fall, revealed by researchers.

Swine flu cases decreasing in UK
The weekly number of new swine flu or Influenza A H1N1 cases in the UK continues to fall, the Chief Medical Officer said in his latest pandemic flu update. Sir Liam Donaldson said that in the week to August 27 there were an estimated 5,000 new infections, down from 11,000 the week before.

US to improve monitoring for H1N1
A Presidential advisory group of the US' leading scientists and engineers released a new report assessing the Obama Administration's preparations for this fall's expected resurgence of 2009-H1N1 flu and outlining key steps officials can take in the coming weeks and months to minimize the disease's impact on the nation.

Is influenzinum right homeopathic remedy for H1N1 flu?
There is no doubt that swine flu or Influenza A H1N1 cases are rising in India. Most worrying point is that number of deaths from swine flu also increasing suddenly inspite of all screenings at airports and sea-ports.

Avian influenza increases Parkinson's disease risk
At least one strain of the H5N1 avian influenza virus leaves survivors at significantly increased risk for Parkinson's disease and possibly other neurological problems later in life, according to new research from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Another test for 2009 H1N1 influenza virus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a another diagnostic test for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, whose spread has caused the virus to be characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization.

$884 million to purchase H1N1 vaccine, US
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that the health department will commit $884 million to purchase additional supplies of two key ingredients for potential H1N1 vaccine to further prepare the nation for a potential resurgence of the 2009 H1N1 virus.

Swine flu transmission to humans occurred months before outbreak
A new analysis of the current swine-origin H1N1 influenza A virus suggests that transmission to humans occurred several months before recognition of the existing outbreak.

Indian Government is fully prepared to deal with H1N1
Indian Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad has assured the people of the country that the country is fully prepared to face the challenge of H1N1, which has been declared a phase 6 pandemic by the World Health Organization.

Canada funding H1N1 flu virus research to protect Canadians
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, is pleased to announce another measure to address the H1N1 flu virus. The Government of Canada will fund a national influenza research network focused on pandemic vaccine evaluation.

10 early lessons learned from H1N1 outbreak
A new report - The Pandemic Flu: Lessons from the Frontlines - reviews 10 early lessons learned from the response to the H1N1 (swine) flu outbreak, 10 ongoing core vulnerabilities in U.S. pandemic flu preparedness.

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