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When writing about influenza, it can be difficult to report on cutting-edge research. One has to carefully apply terms like “breakthrough.” One also has to avoid terms like “miracle cure.”
A universal flu vaccine, that can provide extended protection across a variety of recombitant influenza viruses represents the pinnacle for microbiological research in [...]
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ProMed mail reports on three new H1N1 variants detected by India’s National Institute of Virology (NIV). All the variants were treatable with the antiviral medication Oseltamivir (Tamiflu). Excerpt and references provided below:
Archive Number 20100525.1741
Published Date 25-MAY-2010
Subject PRO/AH Influenza pandemic (H1N1) (34): Indian variants
INFLUENZA PANDEMIC (H1N1) (34): INDIAN VARIANTS
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The most significant failure in the global public health response to pandemic H1N1 was the lack of sufficient vaccine supplies in time for the second wave of H1N1.
According to reporting from the World Health Organization (WHO) H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Task Force, global influenza vaccine production continues to fall well short of WHO’s desired production targets [...]
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With the passage of time, H1N1 has been quiet in the USA. No states have reported widespread or regional flu activity for five consecutive weeks. Doctor visits for Influenza-like Illness (ILI) are below baseline across all ten CDC regions.
On the international front, H1N1 has receded across much of the world. [...]
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