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No headers Swine Flu, more specifically known as H1N1 virus, is a type of virus first detected in people in April 2009. It is similar to a type of virus more commonly found in pigs, hence its popular name of Swine Flu.
Due to an intensifying outbreak in the United States and also internationally, the virus has caused much concern. Major health organizations like the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organziation (WHO) are working to contain the spread of the virus.
CDC Updates
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CDC H1N1 Flu Updates
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UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update
This report provides an update to the international situation as of January 31, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page.
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UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending January 30, 2010
During week 4 (January 24-30, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S.
119 (3.2%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
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UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to January 30, 2010
FluView reports that for the week of January 24-30, 2010, flu activity in the United States remained about the same as during the previous week. Flu activity is relatively low at this time, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but it is expected to continue for several more months.
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NEW: Shortened Expiration Period For Sanofi Pasteur 2009 H1N1 Vaccine In Pre-filled Syringes Questions & Answers
All lots of monovalent 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in pre-filled syringes manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur, not included in the two earlier recalls, should now be administered by February 15, 2010 regardless of the expiration imprinted on the package.
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NEW: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall Of Sanofi Pasteur 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine In Pre-filled Syringes Questions and Answers
In recent testing of its influenza A (H1N1) monovalent vaccine, Sanofi Pasteur found five distributed lots of single-dose, pre-filled syringe pediatric (0.25 mL) vaccine and one distributed lot of single-dose pre-filled syringe for older children and adults (0.5 mL) vaccine had potency below pre-specified limits.
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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009
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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 86
As of 31 January 2010, worldwide more than 209 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 15174 deaths.
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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 85
As of 24 January 2010, worldwide more than 209 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 14711 deaths.
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Statement of the World Health Organization on allegations of conflict of interest and 'fake' pandemic
22 January 2010 -- Providing independent advice to Member States is a very important function of the World Health Organization (WHO). We take this work seriously and guard against the influence of any improper interests. The WHO influenza pandemic policies and response have not been improperly influenced by the pharmaceutical industry.
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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 84
As of 17 January 2010, worldwide more than 209 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 14142 deaths.
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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 83
As of 10 January 2010, worldwide more than 208 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 13554 deaths.
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