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H1N1 (swine flu) weekly update: Oct. 14 – 20

Here are this week’s H1N1 updates from the HealthMap team of the Children’s Hospital Informatics Program. Trinidad & Tobago and Iceland have reported their first H1N1 deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that the ongoing H1N1 pandemic remains a cause for concern because of its unpredictable nature, and announced that more than 4735 deaths can now be attributed to the virus. In addition, the WHO identified those most at risk and underscored the risk to the young and healthy. Doctors have been urged to treat suspect cases quickly, as the virus may cause viral pneumonia much more commonly than seasonal influenza. The FDA has warned of online products purported to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure the H1N1 influenza virus. The USDA’s National Veterinary Services ... Read The Full Story

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