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United States: call for mandatory flu vaccination for all healthcare workers
Experts are calling for all healthcare workers to be vaccinated against influenza...
Updated: 02 September 2010
 
Taiwan: H5N1 vaccination for high-risk groups
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has launched a vaccination program against . . .
Updated: 02 September 2010
 
Egypt: avian influenza H5N1 patient dies
A 33-year-old woman from Qalyubia governorate is suspected to be infected with . . .
Updated: 31 August 2010
 
Finland: outbreak of H1N1 2009 in pigs
An outbreak of over 1000 cases of H1N1 2009 in pigs was confirmed in . . .
Updated: 31 August 2010
 
EMA reviews 2009 H1N1 vaccine following cases of narcolepsy
European Medicines Agency (EMA) officials have set up a . . .
Updated: 29 August 2010
 
WHO influenza situation update 115
According to the latest situation report by the World Health Organization (WHO). . .
Updated: 28 August 2010
 
Indonesia: H5N1 outbreak in poultry
Media sources reported that, at least 60 dead chickens in . . .
Updated: 26 August 2010
 
Finland: Influenza A H1N1 (2009) vaccination suspended
Finnish health officials have temporarily suspended immunization . . .
Updated: 25 August 2010
 
WHO update 114
In their latest update, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that H1N1 activity remained . . .
Updated: 21 August 2010
 
United States: government thinking of ways to speed vaccine production, pandemic response
A report by the US government calls the country's ability to respond to outbreaks as . . .
Updated: 19 August 2010
 
Indonesia: suspected bird flu H5N1 cases
One new suspected case, and one suspected case determined NOT infected . . .
Updated: 18 August 2010
 
International organizations focus on avian influenza
With pandemic H1N1 2009 waning, international organizations are now . . .
Updated: 18 August 2010
 
H5N1 infection in pigs may have implications for bird flu transmission
Influenza A (H5N1) infection detected in apparently healthy pigs . . .
Updated: 17 August 2010
 
Study: comparison of pandemic H1N1 and seasonal flu patients
There may some differences between people with confirmed pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and seasonal flu infections who were ill during the same time period . . .
Updated: 14 August 2010
 
2010-2011 flu waves in Europe unlikely to be severe
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) experts anticipate lower flu activity for forthcoming flu season (2010-2011) in Europe than were seen . . .
Updated: 14 August 2010
 
Indonesia: proper preventive measures may help prevent future outbreaks
News sources are quoting the head of the Jakarta Agriculture, Maritime and Animal Husbandry Agency stating . . .
Updated: 14 August 2010
 
WHO Update 113
In their latest influenza update, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that . . .
Updated: 14 August 2010
 
Canadian health organizations examine pandemic response
Three national health organizations have published a document to help improve future pandemic response . . .
Updated: 13 August 2010
 
Egypt: 111th case of bird flu
A two-year old girl from Cairo governorate may be infected with . . .
Updated: 12 August 2010
 
WHO reveals members of Emergency Committee that advised pandemic policy
As promised, the World Health Organization (WHO) has published the identities of members of its Emergency Committee . . .
Updated: 11 August 2010
 
Study: preparedness for a health event can reduce absenteeism among health staff
Better awareness and solid pandemic preparedness plans can help . . .
Updated: 11 August 2010
 
WHO declares H1N1 pandemic over
In a press conference, the World Health Organization....
Updated: 10 August 2010
 
US: some pandemic-only vaccines getting shortened shelf life
The expiration date will be pushed up for some pandemic H1N1 vaccines made by Sanofi Pasteur . . .
Updated: 09 August 2010
 
WHO Update 112: pandemic flu activity continues at low levels
Overall pandemic influenza activity remained low in most parts of the world, except some regions in South Asia and tropical South and Central America.
Updated: 07 August 2010
 
US, UK: do not use CSL vaccine in young children
More cautions againts using a CSL product in young children . . .
Updated: 05 August 2010
 
Study: children with H1N1 contagious for a longer period
Children with pandemic H1N1 flu may need to be kept in isolation for more time than infected adults . . .
Updated: 05 August 2010
 
United States: influenza H3N2 cases on the rise
The US CDC issued a health advisory following . . .
Updated: 05 August 2010
 
Possible re-infection of two cases with pandemic H1N1
People with chronic illnesses may be able to get pandemic H1N1 flu more than once . . .
Updated: 04 August 2010
 
Unites States: One Health Approach for responding to future pandemics
Experts proposed that implementation of the “One Health Approach”, would improve . . .
Updated: 04 August 2010
 
Indonesia: another bird flu fatality confirmed
A 34-year-old woman from Banten Province has . . .
Updated: 04 August 2010
 
Study: improved hand hygiene practices adopted during H1N1 pandemic
Students in South Korea improved . . .
Updated: 03 August 2010
 
Australia: seasonal flu vaccine resumed for young children
Australian authorities said seasonal flu shots for children under five years old . . .
Updated: 02 August 2010
 
Study: perception of disease risk may lead to behavior changes
People are more likely to adopt health interventions if they perceive a disease event as risky . . .
Updated: 01 August 2010
 
New Zealand: school affected by pandemic H1N1 outbreak
Children at a school fell sick with . . .
Updated: 31 July 2010
 
WHO update 111
In their latest flu update, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports low . . .
Updated: 31 July 2010
 
Egypt: another bird flu fatality
A 20 year-old woman is in a critical condition . . .
Updated: 29 July 2010
 
El Salvador: increase in acute respiratory cases
An alert for influenza has been issued . . .
Updated: 29 July 2010
 
Indonesia: death of a suspected bird flu patient
A five-year-old child from West Kalimantan province . . .
Updated: 26 July 2010
 
WHO update 110
In their weekly update, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that overall pandemic activity is. . .
Updated: 24 July 2010
 
Hong Kong: rise in pandemic and seasonal flu activity
There has been an increase . . .
Updated: 23 July 2010
 
Study: H5N1 trends assessed, more cases are expected
Avian influenza H5N1 continues to be reported in . . .
Updated: 23 July 2010
 
Indonesia: possible human bird flu fatality
A 14-year-old girl from Java island is reported to have died from . . .
Updated: 23 July 2010
 
India: increasing pandemic flu activity
India is experiencing a rise in . . .
Updated: 22 July 2010
 
Flu activity in the Southern Hemisphere
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that . . .
Updated: 22 July 2010
 
Study: significant risk for bird flu virus infection among duck hunters
Should bird flu reach the continental United States, there is significant risk of . . .
Updated: 20 July 2010
 
Vietnam to receive Tamiflu from WHO
Vietnam will receive Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) from the World Health Organization (WHO). In a press release, government officials . . .
Updated: 20 July 2010
 
Study: no increased risk of ILI with seasonal influenza vaccine
People who had a seasonal flu vaccine were not more likely to catch pandemic H1N1 . . .
Updated: 19 July 2010
 
ECDC summarizes European reviews of pandemic handling
EU countries evaluation of pandemic handling. . .
Updated: 17 July 2010
 
Experience of the second wave of pandemic H1N1 in the US
Researchers have estimated that 63 million American people were infected. . .
Updated: 17 July 2010
 
ASEAN assists businesses and government agencies to prepare for a flu pandemic
Businesses and national organizations should be prepared for the . . .
Updated: 16 July 2010
 
France parliamentary official calls vaccine order a "failure"
Media outlets are covering an official parliamentary investigation in France which declared the national pandemic vaccination a "failure" . . .
Updated: 15 July 2010
 
School closure was effective during pandemic H1N1
School closure may help reduce the spread of influenza amongst the community, especially children . . .
Updated: 15 July 2010
 
Study: Airport thermal scanners not effective at detecting influenza infection
Infrared thermal image scanners (ITIS) at airports perform moderately well at detecting fever, but not influenza infections . . .
Updated: 15 July 2010
 
India: intranasal H1N1 pandemic flu vaccine launched
A new, domestically produced H1N1 pandemic flu vaccine was launched by . . .
Updated: 15 July 2010
 
WHO may downgrade pandemic level within weeks
The World Health Organization (WHO) may lower the world's pandemic phase, depending on . . .
Updated: 15 July 2010
 
Ukraine: possible spike in respiratory illness investigated
The national Ministry of Health reported an increase in respiratory infections, particularly . . .
Updated: 15 July 2010
 
Vaccination can reduce influenza absenteeism among employees
Vaccinating employees can be more effective than other interventions (like behavior changes) to reduce influenza-related absenteeism . . .
Updated: 13 July 2010
 
Public slow to adopt flu-related health recommendations
Less than five percent of people followed simple advice during the . . .
Updated: 13 July 2010
 
India: low H1N1 vaccination uptake in Maharashtra
The uptake of pandemic H1N1 vaccination in . . .
Updated: 09 July 2010
 
Bangladesh: cleaning and disinfection programs launched to stop spread of Avian Influenza
A cleaning and disinfection (C&D) program has been launched at the live bird market in . . .
Updated: 09 July 2010
 
Prophylactic antivirals may be effective in reducing the spread of flu
Antivirals were found to be effective in reducing the spread of H1N1 virus . . .
Updated: 09 July 2010
 
WHO provides new strain of H5N1 for vaccine manufacturers
A new strain of influenza A/ (H5N1) virus (bird flu) is available . . .
Updated: 09 July 2010
 
Study: opting out strategy may increase vaccine uptake
Automatic scheduling of flu vaccine appointments may. . .
Updated: 08 July 2010
 
Study: small fraction of those given antivirals in UK had pandemic flu
According to figures published by the BBC, only a little over 10% of all patients in the UK who were granted antiviral drugs by the national pandemic hotline/website . . .
Updated: 07 July 2010
 
Wild bird death in Tibet confirmed as bird flu
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has confirmed that the wild birds found dead in Nagqu prefecture, in Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region . . .
Updated: 05 July 2010
 
UK’s response to pandemic H1N1 assessed
An independent review of the national response to the 2009 influenza pandemic was published by the United Kingdom Cabinet Office . . .
Updated: 05 July 2010
 
Indonesia confirms human bird flu fatality
A 34-year-old woman from Jakarta who died on June 1 has been confirmed by the Indonesian Ministry of Health as a victim of bird flu H5N1. . .
Updated: 04 July 2010
 
Indonesia: death of second suspected bird flu patient
A second patient from Java island is reported to have died from . . .
Updated: 01 July 2010
 
Vaccine manufacturer CSL questioned by US officials
American safety officials want to meet with senior executives from CSL Ltd to discuss possible problems with its manufacturing process.
Updated: 29 June 2010
 
Study: H5N1 infections more common in females
A study conducted in Egypt indicates that females over 15 years old may be more likely to contract H5N1 bird flu . . .
Updated: 28 June 2010
 
Vietnam: bird flu outbreak in poultry in Thai Nguyen
Another province in Vietnam has detected avian flu H5N1 among its poultry.
Updated: 28 June 2010
 
Study: Southern China may be a source of multiple clusters of human H5N1 influenza viruses
Southern China may be the origin of multiple clusters . . .
Updated: 28 June 2010
 
Russia: bird flu outbreak in Ubsu-Nur
Over 360 wild birds were found dead in lake . . .
Updated: 26 June 2010
 
Council of Europe criticizes WHO’s pandemic response
The World Health Organization (WHO) faced renewed criticism of their handling of the H1N1 pandemic.
Updated: 25 June 2010
 
Study: older adults may lose
A recently published study shows that older adults - who appeared to have more immunity to the pandemic H1N1 - may no longer . . .
Updated: 24 June 2010
 
United States: Emergency Use Authorizations discontinued
In April 2009, the H1N1 pandemic triggered US authorities to issue an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allowing “either the use of . . .
Updated: 24 June 2010
 
United States: preventive measures taken by employers during H1N1 pandemic
Most employers in the US took measures to prevent . . .
Updated: 23 June 2010
 
Canada: future endeavors to improve national pandemic preparedness
A white paper published by the Canadian Standards Association presented recommendations to improve the existing . . .
Updated: 21 June 2010
 
Study analyzes the effect of “Fengxiao” in an outbreak
Timely and appropriate non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) may help prevent a or mitigate an outbreak of pandemic flu. A study analyzed the effectiveness of Fengxiao. . .
Updated: 19 June 2010
 
Study: pandemic virus mixed with other flus in pigs
Influenza needs to be more closely examined among animal populations . . .
Updated: 18 June 2010
 
United Kingdom: London’s response to the pandemic H1N1
The National Health Service (NHS London) responded well overall to the challenges of the pandemic according to a report published . . .
Updated: 17 June 2010
 
Indonesia: suspected bird flu patient dies
A 55-year-old man from Java island has died of . . .
Updated: 17 June 2010
 
Global impact of H1N1 pandemic flu
A report published by the National Academy of Sciences gives an comprehensive review of the . . .
Updated: 16 June 2010
 
United States: emergency preparedness standards adopted
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has adopted . . .
Updated: 16 June 2010
 
Study: giving Tamiflu to flu-patient contacts may slow transmission
The impact of pandemic H1N1 outbreak may be reduced by administering Tamiflu (oseltamivir) to . . .
Updated: 13 June 2010
 
WHO: evidence of prior immunity to pandemic H1N1 in elderly people
Elders may have some protection but. . .
Updated: 12 June 2010
 
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