GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed concern that some opinion is dismissing the H1N1 pandemic as a mild situation due to the self-limiting nature of symptoms generally observed in most who contract H1N1. As with seasonal influenza, WHO officials note that H1N1 transmission is highest during the winter season, and most people recover from […]
Categories: Care and Treatment,International News,Vaccine Updates
Tagged: Care and Treatment, flu, h1n1, influenza, International News, swine flu, Vaccine Updates
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- November 10, 2009 – 6:51 am
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry announced that the kingdom will not ban anyone considered at high risk for swine flu from the Hajj pilgrimage, which will peak during the 25-29 November timeframe. The Hajj pilgrimage is required of all able-bodied Muslims at least once in their lifetime, and it attracts an estimated 2-3 million people […]
Categories: International News
Tagged: flu, h1n1, influenza, International News, swine flu
- Published:
- November 10, 2009 – 6:15 am
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