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. Republican senator: White House ready to give up on public option in health insurance overhaulWASHINGTON — A Republican lawmaker says it’s clear to him that the White House is ready to abandon a government-run public health insurance option. 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. FDA unveils electronic database to identify food safety problems reported by companiesWASHINGTON — Food makers must alert government officials of potentially contaminated products within 24 hours under a new rule designed to help federal regulators spot food safety issues sooner. 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. Swine flu deaths surge to at least 2,837: WHO
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. Feds failed clear brush in L.A. wildfire area that could have slowed huge blazeLOS ANGELES — Federal authorities failed to follow through on plans earlier this year to burn away highly flammable brush in a forest on the edge of Los Angeles to avoid the very kind of wildfire now raging there, The Associated Press has learned. Feds didn’t clear brush in L.A. wildfire area, blame bad weather, environmental rulesLOS ANGELES — Federal authorities failed to follow through on plans earlier this year to burn away highly flammable brush in a forest on the edge of Los Angeles to avoid the very kind of wildfire now raging there, The Associated Press has learned. 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? 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. 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. 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. Federal ruling favors Bausch & Lomb in lens-cleaner lawsuits over non-fungal infectionsROCHESTER, N.Y. — Bausch & Lomb Inc., rocked by the worldwide recall of its flagship contact lens solution in 2006, has beaten back scientific claims blaming ReNu with MoistureLoc cleaner for a flurry of non-fungal eye infections. 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. Here’s a look at states’ legislation on a cervical cancer vaccineA look at legislation passed or introduced by states and the District of Columbia since 2007 regarding the HPV vaccine. Several other states provided money for girls to receive the vaccine, either through legislation or the budgeting process. Swine flu returns to US and Europe; schools in a fix about holidays
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. Swine flu: Pigs to people? People to pigs? Virus issues plague summer’s state and county fairsLYNDONVILLE, Vt. — No sow and piglets in the children’s barnyard at this year’s Caledonia County Fair. No baby pig chases, either. World Health Organization says swine flu cases going down in Southern HemisphereGENEVA — The World Health Organization said Friday that swine flu infections are declining in the Southern Hemisphere as its seasonal flu period comes to an end and the pandemic shifts back north. |
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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.
LONDON — As schools around the world reopen, health authorities are bracing for a major spike in swine flu.
