Obama: US will share 10 percent of swine flu vaccines with other nationsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the United States will share 10 percent of its swine flu vaccine supply with other nations to help fight the deadly virus’ global spread. SAfrican health industry sees reform coming, wants to influence shape of governing party planJOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s governing party is looking to phase in government-administered universal health care within the next five years, and unlike the raging battle in the United States most here believe the plan will pass. Expecting to get a swine flu vaccine at the office? Limits on first doses could prevent thatTRENTON, N.J. — Plan on getting your swine flu shot at work? Don’t count on it. Federal officials issue guidelines to help small businesses weather swine fluWASHINGTON — Federal officials said Monday small business owners should be prepared to operate with fewer employees this fall as swine flu spreads across the country. Novel flu drug proves effective; Tamiflu saves lives, not just shortens illness, studies showSAN FRANCISCO — Researchers delivered a double dose of good news Sunday in the fight against flu: successful tests of what could become the first new flu medicine in a decade, and the strongest evidence yet that such drugs save lives, not just shorten illness. 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. 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. 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. 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. |
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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.
