Archive for October, 2009

Suspected H1N1 Flu Outbreak Closes Norwood School

St. Catherine of Siena School in Norwood will close next week and cancel all extracurricular activities to stem a suspected outbreak of swine flu. (Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire)

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2009 H1N1 Flu: International Situation Update

This report provides an update to the international situation as of October 30, 2009. 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)
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Halloween extra scary this year due to swine flu

Ghouls, goblins and demons are standard on Halloween, but what is really scary to some people this year is the threat of swine flu being passed around with all the candy. If you're going to a crowded party or big nightclub, at least one expert says you may want to go more low-key instead. (Source: CTV Health)
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Obama frustrated with companies over flu vaccine

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A quarrel between the U.S. government and swine flu vaccine makers reached the highest level on Friday, with President Barack Obama expressing frustration at the slow pace of production. (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Philadelphia declares swine flu emergency

Philadelphia has declared a swine flu emergency. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)

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Philadelphia declares swine flu emergency

Philadelphia has declared a swine flu emergency. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)
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CDC: 19 H1N1 Child Deaths In A Week, 114 Total

Health officials say swine flu has caused at least 19 more children deaths -- the largest one-week increase since the pandemic started in April. At least 114 children have died from swine flu complications since the spring. That's up from 95 reported a week ago. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the statistics on Friday. (Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire)
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Swine flu-related deaths in Maryland reaches 13

Another Maryland resident has died of swine flu, making the state tally 13. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
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Swine flu-related deaths in Maryland reaches 13

Another Maryland resident has died of swine flu, making the state tally 13. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)
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CDC: Kids’ H1N1 flu deaths jump to 114

Heath officials say swine flu has caused at least 19 more children's deaths the largest one-week increase since the pandemic ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)
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