H1N1 flu or Swine influenza (Swine flu, Influenza A H1N1) refers to influenza cases that are caused by Orthomyxoviruses endemic to populations of pigs. The viruses are referred to as Swine influenza virus (SIV). SIV strains isolated to date have been classified either as Influenza virus C or one of the various subtypes of the genus Influenza virus A.
Duncan, Sebelius Unveil Recommendations for Schools on How Learning Continues in Case of Flu Outbreak – US Department of Education is suggesting to help education stakeholders start planning and acting now for the impact that seasonal and 2009 H1N1 influenza could have this fall and winter on schools and the learning process.
H1N1 update as on 17th August 2009 – Health screening of passengers coming from affected countries is continuing in 22 International airports. 42,024 passengers have been screened on 16.8.2009 of which 30,644 passengers were from affected countries.
Is influenzinum right homeopathic remedy for H1N1 flu in India? – There is no doubt that swine flu or Influenza A H1N1 cases are rising in India. Most worrying point is that number of deaths from swine flu also increasing suddenly inspite of all screenings at airports and sea-ports.
NIAID set to launch clinical trials to test 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine candidates – Scientists in a network of medical research institutions across the United States are set to begin a series of clinical trials to gather critical data about influenza vaccines, including two candidate H1N1 flu vaccines.
Obama Administration Calls on Nation to Begin Planning and Preparing for Fall Flu Season & the New H1N1 Virus – In US, the Obama Administration sent a strong message to the nation that it is time to start planning and preparing for the fall flu season and the ongoing H1N1 flu outbreak.
Influenza A (H1N1) update — Scotland has 35 new confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu virus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 189. – Scotland has 35 new confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu virus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 189.
Government of Canada announces funding for research to further protect Canadians from the H1N1 flu virus – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, is pleased to announce another measure to address the H1N1 flu virus. The Government of Canada will fund a national influenza research network focused on pandemic vaccine evaluation.
