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Important New Novel 2009 H1N1 Flu Advisory For Cardiopulmonary Transplantation

This year, the novel 2009 H1N1 influenza, previously called swine flu, has reached pandemic status. Since this is a viral infection of the respiratory tract, there are additional challenges for cardiopulmonary transplant recipients and donors, as well as for health-care workers. Physicians representing the International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation Infectious Disease Council have issued an advisory for all programs in cardiothoracic transplantation. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Update: Updated Interim Recommendations — HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents: Considerations for Clinicians Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza

This update provides new information about vaccination and treatment of HIV-infected adults and adolescents affected by 2009 H1N1 influenza. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

Update: What Adults with HIV Infection Should Know About 2009 H1N1 Flu (Formerly Called Swine Flu)

This update provides new information about vaccination and treatment of HIV-infected adults and adolescents affected by the 2009 H1N1 flu. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

H1N1 flu vaccine shown to give good levels of immunity

Source: NEJM Area: News A controlled trial of a Chinese H1N1 influenza ('swine flu') vaccine showed it to produce good levels of immunity in a wide range of age groups.     The trial aimed to determine safety and efficacy of various doses of a H1N1 flu vaccine manufactured using standard flu vaccine techniques, in a range of age groups and with or without an alum adjuvant. It involved healthy individuals aged between 3 and 77 years and without known previous exposure to the 2009 H1N1 flu virus or vaccine, stratified by age (3-11, 12-17, 18-60, and 60+). They were randomised to receive placebo or the vaccine, with or without alum adjuvant, at doses of 7.5 microgm, 15 microgm, or 30 microgm; two doses were given 21 days apart. Primary outcomes were the proportions of subject...

New H1N1 & You Question and Answer

CDC reports on 2009 H1N1-related deaths and hospitalizations by age group in the United States from August 30, 2009 through October 10, 2009. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

FDA, FTC Issue Joint Warning Letter To Web Site Offering Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Supplements

On October 15, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a joint warning letter to a Web site marketing fraudulent supplements that claim to help prevent the spread of the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Swine Flu Shot Gets Mexican Test

A vaccine for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus made in insect cells could be approved in Mexico as early as next year. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)

A Perfect Storm: Wrong Thermometry And Wrong Temperature Can Cause Social And Economic Turmoil During A Flu Pandemic

As we head into a flu season where the 2009 H1N1 swine flu is expected to cause increased sickness, hospitalization and deaths across the U.S., something as simple as inaccurate body temperature measurements may lead to social and economic turmoil - and may cause many more deaths. At the same time that reports estimate that half the U.S. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Flyer: Fight Flu – For First Responders

If you are part of a first response team, you already know how important your job is. Did you know you’re recommended to get 2009 H1N1 influenza (sometimes called “swine flu”) and seasonal flu vaccines? (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

Translations: 2009 H1N1 Flu (”Swine Flu”) and You

Translations for Arabic, French, and Russian added. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)