THE United Nations health agency has issued reassurance that swine flu vaccines are safe and only one dose is needed to protect adults and children over ten against the H1N (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
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During the week of October 18-24, 2009, influenza activity continued to increase in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is now widespread. 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)
St. Catherine of Siena School in Norwood will close next week and cancel all extracurricular activities to stem a suspected outbreak of swine flu. (Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire)
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Philadelphia has declared a swine flu emergency. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
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The Department of Health has published 'Clinical... (Source: PCCAS: Full newsfeed)
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During the week of October 18-24, 2009, influenza activity continued to increase in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is now widespread. 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)
A detailed picture of the pandemic potential of swine-origin influenza offers guidance for effective mitigation strategies.Authors: Yang Yang, Jonathan D. Sugimoto, M. Elizabeth Halloran, Nicole E. Basta, Dennis L. Chao, Laura Matrajt, Gail Potter, Eben Kenah, Ira M. Longini Jr. (Source: Science: Current Issue)
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Kiev - Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko on Friday
blamed swine flu for the death of 11 people so far, (Source: Monsters and Critics Health News)
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Six people in Britain can be expected to die suddenly after having the swine flu vaccine but it will just be coincidence researchers have said. (Source: The Telegraph : Swine Flu A H1N1)
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New Brunswick public health officials are asking most people to stay away from swine flu vaccination clinics while the province attempts to vaccinate as many high-risk individuals as possible. (Source: CBC | Health)
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