Monthly Archives: May 2010

Video Digest: H1N1 Retrospective; H1N1 Vaccines Discarded in CA; Weak H1N1 Vaccine Demand in Malaysia Comments Off on Video Digest: H1N1 Retrospective; H1N1 Vaccines Discarded in CA; Weak H1N1 Vaccine Demand in Malaysia

   

Categories: Care and Treatment,International News,US News,Vaccine Updates,Video and Media

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May 28, 2010 – 9:00 am
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H1N1 Research: On a “Heading” Toward a Universal Influenza Vaccine Comments Off on H1N1 Research: On a “Heading” Toward a Universal Influenza Vaccine

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 this area. […]

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May 27, 2010 – 9:00 am
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H1N1 Transitions: Three New H1N1 Variants Detected in India Comments Off on H1N1 Transitions: Three New H1N1 Variants Detected in India

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 *********************************************** A ProMED-mail […]

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May 26, 2010 – 12:30 pm
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H1N1 Lessons: Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Production Capacity: Ready for the Next Pandemic ? Comments Off on H1N1 Lessons: Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Production Capacity: Ready for the Next Pandemic ?

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 […]

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May 26, 2010 – 8:30 am
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Op-Ed: H1N1 Ebbs Worldwide, Legacies and Lessons Continue Comments Off on Op-Ed: H1N1 Ebbs Worldwide, Legacies and Lessons Continue

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. The World Health Organization […]

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Published:
May 25, 2010 – 4:21 pm
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