Nation girding for fall’s return of swine flu and a surprisingly younger face of influenzaWASHINGTON — The alarm sounded with two sneezy children in California in April. Just five months later, the never-before-seen swine flu has become the world’s dominant strain of influenza, and it’s putting a shockingly younger face on flu. Sebelius says preemptively closing schools wouldn’t likely stop spread of swine flu virusWASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday that a massive school closing wouldn’t stop the spread of the swine flu virus, saying vaccinations must be the defense against a menace that one report said could infect up to half of the population. Sec’y Sebelius: Preemptively closing schools wouldn’t likely stop spread of swine flu virusWASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday that a massive school closing wouldn’t stop the spread of the swine flu virus, saying vaccinations must be the defense against a menace that one report said could infect up to half of the population. WHO flu chief urges more drug makers to donate flu vaccines to poorer countriesBEIJING — The World Health Organization’s flu chief urged drug makers on Saturday to donate swine flu vaccines to the world’s poorest countries, which are more vulnerable in the fight against the pandemic. Australia expects to begin swine flu vaccinations next monthCANBERRA, Australia — Australia said Thursday it expects to launch swine flu vaccinations starting next month, in what may turn out to be the first such program since the emergence of the disease in April. Government officials call on employers to help get swine flu vaccine to vulnerable workersWASHINGTON — Government officials are calling on U.S. businesses to help manage swine flu this fall by getting vaccines to vulnerable workers and encouraging employees with symptoms to stay home. Swine flu inspires video game designed by Dutch researchers; aim is to control pandemicLONDON — Since swine flu first emerged in April, it has sparked panic, vaccine production and now, a video game. AP ENTERPRISE: Hundreds of schools already planning swine flu shots, to help keep doors openWASHINGTON — Hundreds of schools are heeding the government’s call to set up flu-shot clinics this fall, preparing for what could be the most widespread school vaccinations since the days of polio. Nigeria’s polio outbreak proves viruses in the vaccine can mutate into a more dangerous formLONDON — Polio, the dreaded paralyzing disease stamped out in the industrialized world, is spreading in Nigeria. And health officials say in some cases, it’s caused by the vaccine used to fight it. Volunteers in 8 US cities begin testing new swine flu vaccine; 2,800 expected in federal studyST. LOUIS — Hundreds of Americans in eight cities are lining up for experimental swine flu shots in a race to get a vaccine out in case the new flu virus regains strength this fall and winter. No need to close many schools for swine flu, US says _ and sick kids can come back soonerWASHINGTON — Don’t panic, schools. Government seeks calmer response to swine flu in schools this fallWASHINGTON — The government said Friday that schools should only close this fall if large numbers of students have swine flu, and could allow their sick kids to return 24 hours after a fever is gone. French drugmaker Sanofi Pasteur starts testing swine flu vaccine in US
Education Sec’y Duncan says efforts to contain spread of swine flu virus will focus on schoolsWASHINGTON — Education Secretary Arne Duncan says the nation’s schools will be a focal point of efforts to protect this fall against the spread of the swine flu virus. Flu shot season early and long, thanks to swine flu; will Americans make time for 3 shots?ATLANTA — Get ready to roll up your sleeve three times for flu shots this fall. Government to advise schools on what to do when swine flu strikesWASHINGTON — Swine flu is expected to return when kids go back to school, and the government is hoping its new advice on when to shut down schools during an outbreak will prevent the panic and confusion that led to hundreds of school closures last spring. WHO: Swine flu vaccine production on track, first deliveries expected in SeptemberLONDON — Swine flu vaccine manufacturers are on track to start delivering the first batches of it in September, the World Health Organization said Thursday. Manufacturers shipping seasonal flu vaccine early as swine flu pandemic concerns boost demandTRENTON, N.J. — The swine flu pandemic is spurring makers of seasonal flu vaccines to ship them to the U.S. market well ahead of schedule, and supplies are tightening as distributors and others snap up vaccine vials. Novartis starts testing swine flu vaccine, first person in Europe injected 10 days agoLONDON — Swiss drugmaker Novartis has begun injecting its swine flu vaccine into people in the company’s first human tests, a spokesman said Wednesday. The vaccine is being tested in a yearlong trial of 6,000 people of all ages in Britain, Germany and the United States, Novartis spokesman Eric Althoff told The Associated Press, adding that the vaccine will likely be on the market before the trial finishes. Novartis starts testing its swine flu vaccine, 1st person in Europe injected 10 days agoLONDON — Swiss drugmaker Novartis has begun injecting its swine flu vaccine into people in the company’s first human tests, a spokesman said Wednesday. Glaxo: 9 more countries order 96 million doses of swine flu vaccineLONDON — Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline says that nine additional countries have ordered 96 million doses of swine flu vaccine since last month. Argentina experts: No mutations in swine flu virus, and regular flu remains more deadlyBUENOS AIRES — Argentina has the most swine flu deaths outside the United States, but the virus is still killing fewer people than normal seasonal flu — good news for a world waiting to see how it evolves in the southern winter. US panel: Pregnant women, kids, others should be 1st in line for limited swine flu vaccineATLANTA — Pregnant women, health care workers and children six months and older should be placed at the front of the line for swine flu vaccinations this fall, a government panel recommended Wednesday. Study: Pregnant women with swine flu more than 4 times as likely to be hospitalizedLONDON — Pregnant women who get swine flu are at least four times as likely to be hospitalized as other people with the virus, a new study says. Pregnant women may be among first to get swine flu shots; they account for 6 pct of deathsATLANTA — Swine flu has been hitting pregnant women unusually hard, so they are likely to be among the first group advised to get a new swine flu shot this fall. Europe fast-tracking swine flu vaccine _ raising concerns among some expertsLONDON — In a drive to inoculate people against swine flu before winter, many European governments say they will fast-track the testing of a vaccine, arousing concern among some experts about safety and proper doses. US projects swine flu may hit up to 40 percent in 2 years without vaccine, many deathsATLANTA — In a disturbing new projection, health officials say up to 40 percent of Americans could get swine flu this year and next and several hundred thousand could die without a successful vaccine campaign and other measures. US projects swine flu could sicken 20 to 40 percent over 2 years without effective vaccineATLANTA — U.S. health officials say swine flu could strike up to 40 percent of Americans over the next two years and as many as several hundred thousand could die if a vaccine campaign and other measures aren’t successful. UN health agency’s flu chief: safety of swine flu vaccine ‘cannot be compromised’GENEVA — The World Health Organization’s flu chief says there must be no doubt over the safety of swine flu vaccines before they are given to the public. Arab states ban young, old and infirm from performing Mecca pilgrimage for swine flu fearsCAIRO — Arab health ministers banned children, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses from attending the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia this year over fears the mass gathering could speed the spread of swine flu. |
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LONDON — French drugmaker Sanofi Pasteur began human trials of its swine flu vaccine this week in about 2,000 people in the United States, the company said Friday — becoming the third company conducting clinical trials on swine flu vaccines.
