GENEVA. The World Health Organization’s investigation in the Ukraine concluded that the severity of the swine flu outbreak in Ukraine was not (statistically) “excessive” in comparison to other countries. Preliminary genetic sequencing revealed no significant changes in the H1N1 virus; it should respond to vaccines. LVIV. Initial findings, presented in a NY Times analysis, suggests […]
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Tagged: Care and Treatment, flu, h1n1, influenza, International News, swine flu
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- November 18, 2009 – 2:20 pm
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Opinion research conducted by the University of Chicago last year indicated Americans support paid sick leave by large majorities regardless of political persuasion. Most Americans consider paid sick leave a basic workplace right. “86% of respondents believed that employers should be required by law to provide paid sick days to workers; 85% endorsed a plan […]
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Tagged: Care and Treatment, flu, h1n1, influenza, swine flu, US News
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- November 17, 2009 – 12:54 am
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Around 51 million people, comprising a third of the U.S. workforce, do not have paid sick days. Hence, staying home from work is not an option for many Americans in the event H1N1 strikes. An ailing economy, in conjunction with weak sick leave policies are fueling concerns about the spread of H1N1 virus. In a […]
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- November 17, 2009 – 12:04 am
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In a widely reported story, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) presented revised estimates on H1N1 mortality, including 540 estimated deaths among children to date; 35 such deaths were reported for the week ending 7 November. H1N1 Seasonal Deaths 3,900 36,000 Pediatric deaths 540 80 Hospitalizations 98,000 200,000 Source: CDC This raises questions as […]
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Tagged: flu, h1n1, influenza, swine flu, US News
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- November 15, 2009 – 11:12 pm
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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 […]
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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
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- November 10, 2009 – 6:15 am
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The World Health Organization (WHO) sent an nine-person investigation team on Monday (2 Nov), to Kyiv, Ukraine at the request of the government to investigate H1N1 outbreak affecting the western portion of the country. According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Health, the country has recorded more than 235,000 influenza cases with 235 patients requiring intensive care. […]
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Tagged: flu, h1n1, influenza, International News, swine flu
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- November 4, 2009 – 12:26 am
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According to CDC data for the week ending 24 October, all but two states are reporting widespread influenza activity. Yet there are a handful news accounts and blogs that are raising the question whether H1N1 has peaked. Examples can be found at LA Times and the skepticist Wisdom Bits. Anyone who has hazarded their savings […]
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Tagged: flu, h1n1, influenza, swine flu, US News
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- November 2, 2009 – 7:56 pm
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