Swine influenza (Swine flu) refers to influenza cases that are caused by Orthomyxoviruses endemic to populations of pigs. The viruses are referred to as Swine influenza viruses (SIV). SIV strains isolated to date have been classified either as Influenzavirus C or one of the various subtypes of the genus Influenzavirus A.
Update on Influenza a (H1N1) as on 10th August 2009 – Health screening of passengers coming from affected countries is continuing in 22 International airports. 42,103 passengers have been screened on 9.8.2009 of which 34,366 passengers were from affected countries.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Authorizes Emergency Use of Another Test for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a another diagnostic test for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, whose spread has caused the virus to be characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization.
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.
Update on Influenza a (H1N1) as on 19th July 2009 — 298 positive for Influenza A H1N1 recorded in India – Health screening of passengers coming from affected countries to India is continuing in 22 International airports. 50,858 passengers have been screened on 18.7.2009 of which 40,675 passengers were from affected countries.
HHS Purchases Additional H1N1 Vaccine Ingredients – U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that the health department will commit $884 million to purchase additional supplies of two key ingredients for potential H1N1 vaccine to further prepare the nation for a potential resurgence of the 2009 H1N1 virus.
Update on Influenza a(H1N1) as on 8th July 2009 – 158 positive cases of swine influenza h1n1. – Health screening of passengers coming from affected countries is continuing in 22 International airports. 45,107 passengers have been screened on 7.7.2009 of which 34,233 passengers were from affected countries. 224 doctors and 112 paramedics are manning 81 counters at these airports.
Update on influenza A [H1N1] As On 28th June 2009 in India. – Health screening of passengers coming from affected countries is continuing in 22 International airports in India. 51,648 passengers have been screened on 27.6.2009 of which 39,181 passengers were from affected countries.
Update on influenza a H1N1 as on 26th June 2009 – 80 cases in India – Health screening of passengers coming from affected countries is continuing in 22 International airports in India. 51,140 passengers have been screened on 25.6.2009 of which 29,550 passengers were from affected countries.
Update on influenza a (H1N1) as on 22nd June 2009 – 4 new cases in Delhi, 1 in Mumbai, 1 in Pune, 63 swine influenza cases in India. – 63 swine influenza cases are notified in India till date. Health screening of passengers coming from affected countries is continuing in 22 International airports. 44691 passengers have been screened on 21.6.2009.
Update on Influenza a (H1N1) as on 21st June 2009 – 59 tested positive for novel Influenza A [H1N1]. – Health screening of passengers coming from affected countries is continuing in 21 International airports. 46661 passengers have been screened on 20.6.2009.
