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July 4 swine flu outbreak shows pattern of virus

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 100 new cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy got infected with swine flu at July 4 barbecue and fireworks display but quick isolation measures got it under control within two weeks, researchers reported on Tuesday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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Major swine flu outbreak at US Air Force Academy, unique opportunity to study virus behavior

(Elsevier Health Sciences) Investigators from the US Air Force Academy and US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Epidemiology Consult Service capitalized on a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights about the natural behavior of the nH1N1 virus, including shedding patterns, during a recent large-scale outbreak at the US Air Force Academy. Results are reported in an article published online on Oct. 20, 2009, by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. It is the first published study of its kind. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

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Major Swine Flu Outbreak At US Air Force Academy, Unique Opportunity To Study Virus Behavior

Investigators from the US Air Force Academy and US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Epidemiology Consult Service capitalized on a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights about the natural behavior of the nH1N1 virus, including shedding patterns, during a recent large-scale outbreak at the US Air Force Academy. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

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Charlotte-area hospitals ready for worst from H1N1, but uncertainties abound

Administrators at area health-care systems believe they’re prepared for a widespread outbreak of swine flu. But a great deal of uncertainty surrounds H1NI because it could mutate into a far more dangerous strain. A full-blown flu outbreak could reduce health-care staffing, exhaust medical supplies and fill hospitals beyond capacity. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)

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Charlotte-area hospitals ready for worst from H1N1, but uncertainties abound

Administrators at area health-care systems believe they’re prepared for a widespread outbreak of swine flu. But a great deal of uncertainty surrounds H1NI because it could mutate into a far more dangerous strain. A full-blown flu outbreak could reduce health-care staffing, exhaust medical supplies and fill hospitals beyond capacity. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)

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The State University Of New York Launches H1N1 Pandemic Flu Strategy

In order to get out in front of a potential pandemic flu outbreak, The State University of New York has undertaken a comprehensive, collaborative system-wide campaign to prepare for all forms of flu; to educate about the virus and to respond effectively to parents, students, employees and the general public. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Hitting Early, Swine Flu Claims 11 More Kids In US

As the swine flu outbreak strikes the U.S. early and hard, health officials note a worrisome number of child deaths and warn that supplies of vaccine will remain scarce for at least the next couple of weeks. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)

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The State University Of New York Launches H1N1 Pandemic Flu Strategy

In order to get out in front of a potential pandemic flu outbreak, The State University of New York has undertaken a comprehensive, collaborative system-wide campaign to prepare for all forms of flu; to educate about the virus and to respond effectively to parents, students, employees and the general public. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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U.S., Mexico face shortage of H1N1 flu vaccine

Production is running behind, the CDC says. In Mexico, response to the outbreak is more muted than in the spring. As the so-called swine flu sweeps through the Northern Hemisphere once again, U.S. officials on Friday downplayed the impact of vaccine shortages, and Mexican officials stressed good hygiene and prompt medical treatment for flu-type symptoms. (Source: Los Angeles Times - Science)

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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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