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Swine flu vaccine shots eliminate wrinkles, bad breath and varicose veins, too (opinion)

(NaturalNews) The propaganda push for flu vaccines has reached a level of absurdity that's just begging to be made fun of. Today, a flu vaccine story appearing in Reuters claimed that injecting pregnant women with flu shots would increase the birth weight of their babies by half a pound. That same story claimed flu shots are so healthy for pregnant women that they also prevent premature births.It even quotes a team of experts who claim that injecting an expectant mother with a flu shot would reduce the hospitalization of her infants, explaining: "Flu vaccine given to women during pregnancy is 85 percent effective in preventing hospitalization in their infants under 6 months of age."This conclusion was derived from a study of pregnant women in Bangladesh, by the way, and it didn't even use ...

CDC gives new swine flu numbers

Between 1.8 million and 5.7 million caught H1N1, as many as 21,000 were hospitalized and perhaps 800 died, according to data from the start of the outbreak in April through July. Between 1.8 million and 5.7 million Americans caught pandemic H1N1 influenza this spring, as many as 21,000 were hospitalized, and perhaps 800 died, according to new estimates by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The revised numbers suggest that even larger numbers will become infected during this flu season. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)

CDC gives new swine flu numbers

Between 1.8 million and 5.7 million caught H1N1, as many as 21,000 were hospitalized and perhaps 800 died, according to data from the start of the outbreak in April through July. Between 1.8 million and 5.7 million Americans caught pandemic H1N1 influenza this spring, as many as 21,000 were hospitalized, and perhaps 800 died, according to new estimates by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The revised numbers suggest that even larger numbers will become infected during this flu season. (Source: Los Angeles Times - Science)

Paper round: Friday

Swine flu rise in Scotland, cause of death often linked to career, and moreRelated items from OnMedicaPoliticians in Northern Ireland invited to visit local GP surgeryMassive rise in hospital admissions for obesity Alcohol and cigarettes more dangerous than some illegal drugs Lying down improves chance of pregnancyAlmost one in five pregnant smokers missed each year (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

More H1N1 Swine Flu Than Reported

By the end of July, up to 5.7 Million Americans -- 140 times the reported number -- had H1N1 swine flu. As many as 21,000 were hospitalized, the CDC now estimates. (Source: WebMD Health)

Almost 6 Million U.S. Cases of Swine Flu in First Few Months

CDC says H1N1 may be tied to 21,000 hospitalizations during that time Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Dr. Sanjay Gupta visits Children’s to check on flu prep

In a special report from the Children’s Hospital Boston’s Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Children’s Anne Stack, MD, about what precautions the hospital is taking to prepare for a potential influx of flu patients. Related posts:No one’s worried about H1N1?Glass-table injuries to children prompts industry changesA study reignites the question: Do current levels of BPA exposure represent a true health hazard to children? (Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston)

New wave of swine flu hits Scotland

A new wave of swine flu appears to have hit Scotland after the number of people admitted to hospital with the virus increased by more than 60 per cent. (Source: Telegraph Health)

Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending October 17, 2009

During the week of October 11-17, 2009, influenza activity continued to increase in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is now widespread in 46 states. Nationwide, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness are increasing steeply and are now higher than what is seen at the peak of many regular flu seasons. In addition, flu-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to go up nation-wide and are above what is expected for this time of year. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

Flu-like illnesses now higher than at peak of seasonal flu season

Federal officials report 8,200 hospitalizations for infections from the H1N1 virus, and 411 deaths. But they backed away from earlier reports of 1 in 5 kids being infected. Influenza-like illnesses are now higher throughout the country than levels generally seen at the peak of the seasonal flu season, federal health officials said Friday, even as they dismissed media reports from a day earlier that one in five children had contracted swine flu during the first weeks of October. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)