Keep swine flu leaflets safe – McGimpsey
Keep swine flu leaflets safe – McGimpsey – Over 800,000 leaflets giving the public important information about swine flu will begin dropping through letter-boxes across Northern Ireland today.
Swine Flu
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.
Swine flu – Influenza A H1N1 update 22
Influenza A(H1N1) – update 22 – 25 countries have officially reported 2500 cases. – As of 16:00 GMT, 8 May 2009, 25 countries have officially reported 2500 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.
Influenza A and safety of pork
To avoid any misunderstanding FAO, WHO and OIE would like to reissue their joint statement originally issued on 30 April. – In the ongoing spread of influenza A(H1N1), concerns about the possibility of this virus being found in pigs and the safety of pork and pork products have been raised.
Swine influenza – 1893 cases in 23 countries
Influenza A(H1N1) – update 18 – 23 countries have officially reported 1893 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection. – As of 16:00 GMT, 6 May 2009, 23 countries have officially reported 1893 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.
Swine Flu update for people with heart disease
Influenza of all types can pose greater dangers for people with heart failure, or with any cardiovascular disease. – In general, influenza of all types can pose greater dangers for people with heart failure, or with any cardiovascular disease. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.
No case of influenza A swine flu reported, India
Update on influenza A (HINI) by Press Information Bureau, India. – World Health Organization has reported 1516 laboratory confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1 infection with 30 deaths from twenty two countries. There are 403 laboratory confirmed human cases in USA with one death.
Social separation stops flu spread
Social distancing interventions are important measure guaranteed to be available against a novel strain of influenza in the early phases of a pandemic. – A disease spread simulation has emphasized that flu interventions must be imposed quickly, if they are to be effective. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Public Health have shown that staying at home, closing schools and isolating infected people within the home should reduce infection, but only if they are used in combination, activated without delay and maintained for a relatively long period.
No swine flu case in India
No swine flu case in India – Update on influenza A (HINI) as on 3rd May 2009. – In a report released by Indian Health officials it is confirmed that there is no swine flu case identified, and all the samples are negative of passengers coming to India.
Influenza A update – 18 countries 898 cases of swine flu
18 countries have officially reported 898 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection, says World Health Organization, Switzerland. – As of 1600 GMT, 3 May 2009, 18 countries have officially reported 898 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection, says World Health Organization, Switzerland.
Americans concerned about their family during swine flu pandemic
Survey finds nearly half of Americans concerned they or their family may get sick from swine flu. – Following the declaration of a public health emergency due to the new H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, the Harvard Opinion Research Program at the Harvard School of Public Health conducted a poll about how concerned Americans are about the outbreak, how they are responding and what they believe about transmission, prevention and treatment.