CDC has again updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. The new estimates incorporate an additional four weeks of flu data from the previous estimates released on February 12, 2010. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates) [...more]
The Ministry of Health of Egypt has announced two new cases of human H5N1 avian influenza infection. [...more]
This year's flu materials include messaging to address both Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu (sometimes called "swine flu") recommendations. (Source: PandemicFlu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources. [...more]
The novel H1N1 virus behind the swine flu pandemic has in many ways proved less... [Read more] (Source: ScienceNOW) [...more]
Title: Health Tip: If You Have Nasal Congestion Category: Health News Created: 3/3/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/4/2010 [...more]
We report a case of encephalitis diagnosed as the H1N1 virus infection. We describe a 17-year-old patient who had a seizure attack, diagnosed with a H1N1 virus infection via real time reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The H1N1 virus infection can be causative of the encephalitis, as with other influenza virus infections. Careful monitoring is essential for reducing complications. PMID: 20191027 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Yonsei Medical Journal) [...more]
Target audience: State health planners This document is intended to provide PHER funded grantees with information regarding the reduction of vaccine inventory and allocation at the McKesson 2009 H1N1 vaccine/ancillary supply distribution depots. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates) [...more]
Swine flu will be included in 2010/11 seasonal flu vaccines, the WHO has announced. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News) [...more]
This article examines the swine influenza (H1N1) strain of recent origin, and compares the microbiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, differential, clinical, and laboratory diagnosis, therapy, complications, and prognosis with previous recorded outbreaks of avian and human seasonal influenza pneumonias. (Source: Infectious Diseases Clinics of North America) [...more]
In conclusion, SIV H1N1 did not influence PCV2 replication in dually infected pigs in this study. PMID: 20158948 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Comparative Medicine) [...more]
