G-7 and Mexico agree health workers, high-risk groups should get first swine flu vaccinesBRUSSELS — Pregnant women, health workers and people with risky health conditions will be the first to receive swine flu vaccinations, according to an agreement reached Friday by the world’s seven largest economies and Mexico. Vical says its developing swine flu vaccine prompts immune responses in mice, rabbitsSAN DIEGO — Biotechnology company Vical Inc. said Thursday its developing swine flu vaccine prompted “robust” immune responses in 100 percent of animals infected with distinct strains of the virus. HIV testing proposed to be added to Medicare coverageWASHINGTON — The government proposed Wednesday to have Medicare cover tests for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. 3 killed in suspected US missile strike in Pakistan’s northwestMIR ALI, Pakistan — Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S missile attack has killed three people close to the Afghan border. Pakistan resumes vaccinating children in Swat for polio after Taliban halted practiceISLAMABAD — Authorities in Pakistan’s Swat Valley have resumed vaccinating children for polio, a practice the Taliban had banned as un-Islamic before they were beaten back by an army offensive, an official said Tuesday. In Pakistan’s Swat, officials resume polio vaccination for children, once banned by TalibanISLAMABAD — Authorities in Pakistan’s Swat Valley have resumed vaccinating children for polio, an act once banned by Taliban militants, now beaten back by an army offensive. France squeals as swine flu fears lead some to kiss goodbye to traditional ‘bise’PARIS — It’s a ubiquitous French tradition, as familiar as a baguette or an espresso at the neighborhood cafe. Now, “la bise,” the cheek-to-cheek peck that the French use to say hello or goodbye, has come under pressure from a globalized threat: swine flu. Roche says Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cases running at very lower percentageBASEL, Switzerland — Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche Holding AG said Monday that it has had reports of 13 cases of pandemic swine flu becoming resistant to Tamiflu, which it calls a very low percentage. Roche says it has reports of 13 cases of Tamiflu-resistant swine flu, watching closelyBASEL, Switzerland — Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche Holding AG said Monday that it has had reports of 13 cases of pandemic swine flu becoming resistant to Tamiflu, which it calls a very low percentage. US nuclear tests in Pacific lead to migration tensions, costly health obligations for HawaiiHONOLULU — Pius Henry fears his adopted government will kill him, that the United States won’t live up to a health care obligation to people from Pacific islands where it tested nuclear bombs. China’s security minister blames Muslim separatists for syringe attacks; 5 killed in protestsURUMQI, China — China’s security chief blamed Muslim separatists Friday for a string of bizarre needle attacks that drew thousands of angry protesters into the streets as officials disclosed five people were killed and 14 injured during demonstrations in this restive city. Swine flu deaths surge to at least 2,837: WHO
Study: New, unlicensed swine flu treatment could help patients with Tamiflu-resistant virusesLONDON — A new and unlicensed treatment for swine flu could be used in patients who have Tamiflu-resistant viruses, doctors say. Novartis becomes 3rd company to say its swine flu vaccine may work with single doseBARCELONA, Spain — A third company signaled Thursday that its swine flu vaccine may protect people with just one shot instead of two — another hopeful sign for flu prevention efforts. Novartis says its swine flu vaccine may work with just 1 dose, potentially boosting suppliesBARCELONA, Spain — Swiss drugmaker Novartis said Thursday one of its swine flu vaccines may work with just one dose, rather than two as previously expected, yet another finding that could potentially boost global supplies. China approves single-dose swine flu vaccine, experts say could be good newsBEIJING — The answer may be at hand to a crucial question about vaccination for the advancing swine flu — one shot or two? Chinese officials approved a vaccine Thursday that they say prevents the new flu in a single dose. China set to approve single-dose swine flu vaccines, experts say could be good newsBEIJING — The answer may be near to a crucial question about vaccine for the advancing swine flu — one shot or two? Homeland Security’s Napolitano: Fall likely to bring ‘big influx’ of new swine flu infectionsWASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday that people should expect “a big influx” of swine flu cases this fall and prepare as best they can. China detains 15 parents for unrest over lead poisoning, claims links to banned sectBEIJING — Police in central China detained 15 parents for a violent protest over factory pollution that left hundreds of local children with lead poisoning, and accused them of links to the banned Falun Gong spiritual movement, villagers said Wednesday. Free swine flu vaccinations, posting flu data for NYC, epicenter for earlier US outbreakNEW YORK — The nation’s largest school district said Tuesday it will offer free swine flu vaccinations to its 1 million-plus schoolchildren as New York City takes bold steps to avoid becoming the country’s flu epicenter again in the fall. Light presidential schedule includes flu briefing, Ramadan dinnerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is starting September with a briefing on the latest efforts to prepare for the H1N1 flu virus. Obama says government preparing for swine flu outbreak, all should consider getting vaccineWASHINGTON — With a potentially deadly swine flu outbreak looming, President Barack Obama is urging Americans to take steps to prevent infection. Animal study shows how easily swine flu overtakes regular flu strains, eases ’superbug’ fearsWASHINGTON — Put swine flu in a room with other strains of influenza and it doesn’t mix into a new superbug — it takes over, researchers reported Tuesday. University of Maryland researchers deliberately co-infected ferrets to examine one of the worst fears about the new swine flu. But fortunately, the flu didn’t mutate. The researchers carefully swabbed the ferrets’ nasal cavities and found no evidence of gene-swapping. Free swine flu vaccination for NYC schoolchildren, ‘flu fighters’ part of plan to fight virusNEW YORK — Any school-age child in New York City can get a free swine flu vaccination under Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to contain the deadly virus this fall and winter. Experts: swine flu epidemic could lead to worldwide spike in heart patient deathsBARCELONA, Spain — Experts are concerned about the impact the swine flu epidemic will have on people with heart disease, with some doctors warning it could be a deadly mix leading to a worldwide spike in heart patient fatalities. Free swine flu shots for NYC schoolchildren is part of city’s plan to fight virusNEW YORK — All New York City schoolchildren can get free swine flu shots under Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to contain the virus this fall and winter. Report: Communities should make it easier for families to make fat-fighting healthy choicesWASHINGTON — Where you live matters when it comes to children’s waistlines, says a report that finds lots of options localities could and should use to fight child obesity — from easy bike paths, to luring healthier stores, to taxes on junk food. Swine flu basics: Who’s at risk, when to expect shots _ and by the way, pork’s OKATLANTA — Since it first emerged in April, the global swine flu epidemic has sickened more than 1 million Americans and killed about 500. It’s also spread around the world, infecting tens of thousands and killing nearly 2,000. Colombia’s Uribe recovering from swine flu, defense minister showing symptomsBOGOTA — Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is still recovering from the swine flu, and now his defense minister is showing some symptoms of the illness, officials said Monday. Controversial cervical cancer vaccine more suggestion than mandate for schoolgirls in Va., DCRICHMOND, Va. — Only Virginia and the District of Columbia have moved toward requiring sixth-grade girls to get vaccinated for a potentially cancerous sexually transmitted disease, three years after federal health officials recommended the shots. |
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GENEVA — The World Health Organization says at least 625 people have been reported dead from swine flu in the last week.
