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. AP Interview: WHO flu chief: World still ‘relatively early’ in swine flu pandemicGENEVA — The global swine flu epidemic is still in its early stages, even though reports of over 100,000 infections in England alone last week are plausible, the World Health Organization’s flu chief said Friday, 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. Roche says half-year profit down 29 percent with Genentech buy, but boosted by TamifluGENEVA — Pharmaceuticals maker Roche Holding AG on Thursday posted a 29 percent drop in six-month net profit because of costs related to the takeover of California-based Genentech. However, sales were strong, helped by the popularity of antiviral Tamiflu in the face of the swine flu pandemic. Arab states warn sick, old and infirm against Mecca pilgrimage for swine flu fearsCAIRO — Arab health ministers decided in a late night meeting Thursday to ban children, the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions from attending the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia this year in effort to slow the spread of swine flu. Global health officials debate how to slow spread of swine flu until vaccine becomes availableGENEVA — Some Muslim countries are advising pregnant women not to attend the hajj pilgrimage. China is quarantining any visitor suspected of having a fever, while priests in New Zealand have been banned from placing Communion wafers on worshippers’ tongues. South Africa launches AIDS vaccine trial in shadow of revelations of funding cutsCAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa launched a high-profile trial of an AIDS vaccine created by its own researchers Monday, a proud moment in a nation where government denial, neglect and unscientific responses have helped fuel the world’s worst AIDS crisis. Don’t travel, go to crowded places or get pregnant: Critics question British swine flu adviceLONDON — Health officials in Britain have issued a torrent of conflicting advice on swine flu, telling people to avoid travel, stay away from crowds and even advising women to delay getting pregnant until the virus subsides. South Africa tests AIDS vaccine its scientists developed with help from USCAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa is launching clinical trials of the first AIDS vaccines created by a developing country, a feat by scientists who forged ahead even when some of their political leaders shocked the world with unscientific pronouncements about the disease. Count of swine flu cases surpasses 40,000, hospitalizations near 4,800, CDC saysATLANTA — The last time the government embarked on a major vaccine campaign against a new swine flu, thousands filed claims contending they suffered side effects from the shots. This time, the government has already taken steps to head that off. World Health Organization stops counting swine flu cases; Virus monitoring continues
Fights over swine flu vaccine doses loom, could provoke battles among govts, broken contractsLONDON — An ugly scramble is brewing over the swine flu vaccine — and when it becomes available, Britain, the United States and other nations could find that the contracts they signed with pharmaceutical companies are easily broken. Wyeth says regulators in Chile grant 1st marketing approval to new type of Prevnar vaccineCOLLEGEVILLE, Pa. — Wyeth on Tuesday reported the first marketing approval for a new version of its vaccine Prevnar, as the drug was cleared by regulators in Chile. Nomination of Alabama doctor may _ or may not _ draw spotlight to surgeon general postATLANTA — The U.S. Surgeon General has been described as “the nation’s doctor,” a “national nanny” and the person who puts warning labels on cigarette packs. But lately, the position has been mostly called something else: invisible. Study: Deadly 1918 pandemic took years to evolve, through pigs, offering lessons for todayWASHINGTON — History’s deadliest flu pandemic, in 1918, may not have made a sudden jump from birds to people after all. Survivors of 1918 flu seem immune to swine flu, which thrives more in lungs than regular fluWASHINGTON — The way swine flu multiplies in the respiratory system is more severe than ordinary winter flu, a new study in animals finds. WHO: Swine flu vaccine may not be fully licensed until end of 2009LONDON — A fully licensed swine flu vaccine might not be available until the end of the year, a top official at the World Health Organization said Monday, in a report that could affect many countries’ vaccination plans. Ex-cons mediate in rough neighborhoods from Kansas City to Chicago before feuds turn violentKANSAS CITY, Mo. — An argument earlier in the day between teens from rival neighborhoods had Jason Broom worried as he stood in a pothole-riddled parking lot pondering his next move. Swine flu shots at schools: Obama urges states to gird now for fall outbreaks, vaccinationsWASHINGTON — U.S. swine flu vaccinations could begin in October with children among the first in line — at their local schools — the Obama administration said Thursday as the president and his Cabinet urged states to figure out now how they’ll tackle the virus’ all-but-certain resurgence. Swine flu in the fall: Obama, top advisers urge states to gird now for vaccinations, outbreaksWASHINGTON — U.S. swine flu vaccinations could begin in October with children at schools among the first in line, the Obama administration said Thursday as the president and his Cabinet urged states to figure out now how they’ll tackle the virus’ all-but-certain resurgence. HHS says if pending studies go well, swine flu vaccinations will probably begin in OctoberWASHINGTON — The Obama administration says vaccinations against swine flu are likely and probably will begin in mid-October, assuming soon-to-start studies go well. WHO approves cervical cancer vaccine Cervarix, donors can buy doses for poor countriesLONDON — The World Health Organization has approved a second cervical cancer vaccine, this one made by GlaxoSmithKline, meaning U.N. agencies and partners can now officially buy millions of doses of the vaccine for poor countries worldwide. Obama officials bring states to swine flu summit to gauge readiness for fall outbreakWASHINGTON — The Obama administration put the states on notice Thursday: Swine flu vaccinations are likely to be ready this fall with the looming threat of the disease’s resurgence, so figure out now how to deliver them. New food safety standards for eggs, meat, vegetables being adopted by Obama administrationWASHINGTON — The White House is trying to make Americans’ food safer after recent recalls of popular products like peanut butter and cookie dough. SC employer of 4 killed in NC fireworks explosion previously fined for 2001 explosionCOLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina company that employed four workers who died following an explosion as they unloaded fireworks in North Carolina was fined after a previous accident. UN chief says $1 billion may be needed for antivirals, vaccines against swine flu this yearGENEVA — The United Nations may need more than $1 billion this year to help poor countries fight the global swine flu epidemic, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday. Mexico’s gets praise, Argentina and Britain criticism for swine flu response as caseload growsCANCUN, Mexico — As swine flu runs rampant in the Southern Hemisphere winter, world health experts are concerned that some hard-hit countries have been reluctant to take forceful measures to protect public health. Researchers say swine flu inefficient in binding to nose and throat, but could get worseWASHINGTON — With swine flu continuing to spread around the world, researchers say they have found the reason it is — so far — more a series of local blazes than a wide-raging wildfire. World health officials tackle swine flu pandemic, spreading in Southern Hemisphere, EuropeCANCUN, Mexico — Swine flu is running wild in the Southern Hemisphere and is spreading rapidly through Europe, with Britain projected to reach 100,000 daily cases by the end of August. The virus is even showing signs of rebounding in Mexico. Britain revamps swine flu strategy to handle 100,000 new cases a day by end of AugustLONDON — Britain faces a projected 100,000 new swine flu cases a day by the end of August and must revamp its flu strategy to cope, the nation’s health minister said Thursday. |
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