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Podcast: Antiviral Drugs for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season

This podcast discusses the use of antiviral drugs for the treatment and prevention of influenza, including 2009 H1N1, during the 2009-2010 influenza season. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

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H1N1 Most Dangerous To Young People

If you're confused about the 2009 H1N1 "swine flu" virus, no wonder. There's a lot of conflicting information. The Centers for Disease Control told "60 Minutes'" Scott Pelley that the way this virus is spreading is unprecedented. While 99 percent of the people who get it suffer just a few miserable days at home, it is also true that for something less than 1 percent, H1N1 can be fatal. (Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire)

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FDA Issues Another Emergency Use Authorization For Commercial H1N1 Flu Test To Quest Diagnostics’ Focus Diagnostics

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a second emergency use authorization (EUA) to Focus Diagnostics, the infectious disease diagnostics business of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), for its 2009 H1N1 influenza virus test. With the EUA, Focus Diagnostics is the only company in the U.S. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Planning Guide for Vaccinating Pediatric Patients Against 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Primary Healthcare Settings

Purpose of this document: To provide guidance for planning and conducting 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccination of pediatric patients in primary healthcare settings. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

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Swine flu cases near 900 and counting

Despite the recent claims by Mexico’s health secretary that the swine flu virus is in its declining phase, The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) outbreak could gain momentum in the months ahead. Gregory Hartl, a spokesman from the WHO for epidemic and pandemic diseases, said Sunday that the outbreak is only about 10 days old, and even if the illness is declining, it could return. He went on to remind everyone that “in 1918 the Spanish flu showed a surge in the spring, and then disappeared in the summer months, only to return in the autumn of 1918 with a vengeance,” He further said “And we know that that eventually killed 40 million to 50 million people.”

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Swine Flu Signs, Symptoms and Action

Indicators of 2009 H1N1 or swine flu are not unlike those for regular old run-of-the-mill flu. What makes the swine flu virus different from typical flu is that more serious complications, such as pneumonia, might occur more often. Swine flu is also a new strain of flu, and no one in the population would be expected to be immune since it has never been encountered before.

During an outbreak such as this, one of the biggest concerns for officials is simply that a lot of people could get sick at the same time. This could put a terrible strain on the medical system in the country where it is happening. One thing is certain though, our government health officials are doing everything they can to make sure the country is prepared. The best thing to do in the mean time is learn the signs to watch out for. If you or your child are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should call your doctor as soon as possible. He or she may want you to come in and be tested. Here are the symptoms you should look out for:

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Easing symptoms and treatment of Swine Flu

If you find that you have come down with the flu, swine flu or otherwise, there are a few things you can do to keep yourself somewhat comfortable. At least as comfortable as you can be while having the flu.
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Swine Flu Prevention Measures

Preventing the spread of germs is something we all know how to do. We learn it early on in school and practice it throughout our lives. Even so, in an outbreak such as the current swine flu outbreak, it can’t hurt to be somewhat more vigilant in trying to prevent the spread of the germs that cause 2009 H1N1 better known as swine flu. We have included a list of simple thing you can do to help prevent the spread of germs, starting today.

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Confirmed number of swine flu cases jump to 658

The number of confirmed swine flu cases seemed to double overnight. The number of confirmed cases is now at 658, up from 367 a day ago. The World Health Organization said Saturday that although it is still preparing for a pandemic, the rise of confirmed cases of swine flu to 658 was largely because of confirmation of suspected cases in Mexico.

“I would still propose that a pandemic is imminent because we’re seeing the disease spread to other countries. We have not seen yet that sustained transmission outside one WHO region,” said Dr. Michael J Ryan, the WHO’s director of its global alert and response team. “At this point we expect that phase 6 will be reached; we have to hope that it is not reached,” he said. Dr. Ryan also went on to say that “Pandemics are serious,” and further noted that the phases of a pandemic describe “the geographic spread of the disease, not its severity.” See Phases of a Pandemic for more information about the 6 phases involve din a pandemic.

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UPDATE on School (K – 12) Dismissal and Childcare Facilities: Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the 2009 Influenza A H1N1 Virus

This guidance includes recommendations on school dismissal for K – 12 schools and closure of childcare programs and facilities and updates previously issued guidance on community mitigation interventions for this disease (April 28, 2009, http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/mitigation.htm). School dismissal and childcare closures are an important part of a comprehensive, layered mitigation approach aimed at reducing disease transmission and associated morbidity and mortality during the 2009 H1N1 virus outbreak in the US.