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P.E.I. limits suppliers of antivirals

Only about half of P.E.I. pharmacies are carrying antiviral medications, in an effort by health officials to keep people sick with swine flu out of large crowds. (Source: CBC | Health)

Triple-combo Drug Shows Promise Against Antiviral-resistant H1N1

An experimental drug cocktail that includes three prescriptions now widely available offers the best hope in developing a single agent to treat drug-resistant H1N1 swine flu, says a virology researcher. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

New info released on protecting children from H1N1

Drug maker GlaxoSmithKline says new research suggests that children may need only one shot of the swine flu vaccine to be protected from the virus, as Health Canada published instructions on how to prepare the antiviral drug Tamiflu for kids. (Source: CTV Health)

Safety Monitoring Programme Up And Running For Swine Flu Vaccines

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has extended its dedicated Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) website for reporting suspected side effects to H1N1 (swine flu) antivirals to now include separate reports about the recently introduced vaccines. Most people who receive the vaccine should not experience any significant side effects. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

FDA, FTC threaten Dr. Weil over immune-boosting supplements for H1N1 swine flu (opinion)

(NaturalNews) In working to protect the business interests of vaccine manufactures, both the FDA and FTC have declared all-out war against any products that might offer consumers options other than vaccines. This week, that war against natural remedies reached the shores of Dr. Andrew Weil, who is perhaps the best-known alternative medicine doctor in America. In an intimidating, threatening letter jointly issued by the FTC and the FDA, these rogue government agencies threatened Dr. Weil with criminal prosecution for making true statements about his immune-boosting formula such as, "Astragalus ... is ... used traditionally to ward off colds and flu, and has demonstrated both antiviral and immune-boosting effects in scientific investigation."This statement, although scientifically valid and ...

Dr. Weil was right: Astragalus herb really helps fight the flu (influenza)

(NaturalNews) The FTC and FDA are terrorizing Dr. Andrew Weil over his true statements about the immune-boosting properties of astragalus. According to the FDA, astragalus has no antiviral or antibacterial properties whatsoever and is of absolutely no use in the human body. Sound bizarre?I thought so too. That's why I asked NaturalNews researchers to assemble a collection of statements in support of Dr. Weil's astragalus statements. This medicinal herb does, indeed, boost healthy immune function and offer protection against influenza. And because it's a multifaceted, complex plant-based medicine, it's not outsmarted by one particular viral configuration... it's useful against any flu (including H1N1 swine flu).Here's what the experts have to say about astragalus and influenza...Astragalus ...

Safety monitoring programme up and running for swine flu vaccines

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has extended its dedicated Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) website for reporting suspected side effects to H1N1 (swine flu) antivirals to now include separate reports about the recently introduced vaccines. (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)

New Antiviral Safety Information Web Page

This page will be updated periodically with new antiviral safety-related information as it becomes available. Includes: information on new warnings regarding administration of Relenza® (zanamivir) Inhalation Solution by nebulizer. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

WHO Recommends Antivirals For Patients With Symptoms Of Both H1N1, Pneumonia

The WHO concluded a three-day meeting on H1N1 (swine flu) in Washington, D.C., on Friday, where health experts issued recommendations that patients with symptoms of H1N1 and pneumonia be treated quickly with antivirals, even before the results of H1N1 tests are complete, the San Francisco Chronicle blog, "ChronRX" reports (Allday, 10/16). (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Experts: Treat Swine Flu Quickly, Even Without Verification

The World Health Organization concluded a three-day meeting on H1N1 (swine flu) in Washington, D.C., on Friday, where health experts issued recommendations that patients with symptoms of H1N1 and pneumonia be treated quickly with antivirals, even before the results of H1N1 tests are complete, the San Francisco Chronicle blog, "ChronRX" reports (Allday, 10/16). (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)