News tagged with swine flu
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GSK swine flu drug approved in US: company
British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline has announced that US regulators have approved its swine flu vaccine for adults in the United States.
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Nov 11, 2009 |
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Google launches online flu shot finder
Google on Tuesday launched an online tool for tracking down where to get vaccinations against H1N1 and seasonal influenza in the United States.
Nov 11, 2009 |
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Island village hit by suspected swine flu
(AP) -- Suspected swine flu is sweeping a traditional Eskimo whaling village on a remote Alaska island - prompting an urgent medical mission to deliver help.
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Nov 07, 2009 |
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In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only
(AP) -- In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vaccine is going to wealthy ...
Nov 06, 2009 |
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Goldman Sachs, Citigroup got swine flu vaccine
(AP) -- Some of New York's biggest companies, including Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, received doses of swine flu vaccine for at-risk employees, drawing criticism that the hard-to-find vaccine ...
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Nov 05, 2009 |
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WHO: Swine flu virus is top strain worldwide
(AP) -- The World Health Organization's flu chief said the swine flu virus has now become the predominant flu strain worldwide.
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Nov 05, 2009 |
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Scientists track swine flu virus for tiny changes that would cause big problems
As the H1N1 flu virus spreads at breakneck speed, a team of scientists are close behind. They are watching its evolution through a cutting-edge technology in hopes of answering the question: Where did it come from -- and ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Nov 04, 2009 |
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Commercial pigs in Ind. test positive for H1N1
(AP) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that pigs in a commercial herd in Indiana have tested positive for swine flu, making it the first time the virus has been found in such hogs.
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Nov 04, 2009 |
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Officials: Swine flu confirmed in Iowa cat
(AP) -- The swine flu virus has been confirmed in a cat treated at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Nov 04, 2009 |
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Initial results show pregnant women mount strong immune response to one dose of 2009 H1N1 vaccine
Healthy pregnant women mount a robust immune response following just one dose of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine, according to initial results from an ongoing clinical trial sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and ...
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Nov 02, 2009 |
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Sneezing in times of a flu pandemic
The swine flu (H1N1) pandemic has received extensive media coverage this year. The World Health Organization, in addition to providing frequent updates about cases of infection and death tolls, recommends hyper vigilance ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 02, 2009 |
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Researchers sequence swine genome
(PhysOrg.com) -- A global collaborative has produced a first draft of the genome of a domesticated pig, an achievement that will lead to insights in agriculture, medicine, conservation and evolution.
Nov 02, 2009 |
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New group helps US monitor swine flu shot safety
(AP) -- Independent health advisers begin monitoring safety of the swine flu vaccine on Monday, an extra step the government promised in this year's unprecedented program to watch for possible side effects.
Nov 02, 2009 |
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Ukraine calls for help fighting swine flue
Ukraine made an urgent appeal to world powers for help battling swine flu on Sunday, after 60 people died from respiratory problems in a week.
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Nov 01, 2009 |
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Govt says swine flu vaccine catching up to demand
(AP) -- A senior adviser to President Barack Obama says the government will catch up to the demand for swine flu vaccine within a week.
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Nov 01, 2009 |
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