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Swine Flu
Health professionals don't fear H1N1 vaccine, but public does
Chandler, AZ—Arizona is now armed with 70,000 H1N1 vaccines. But even with a declared national emergency of the swine flu, some Fil-Ams are not willing to take it.
By Fleur Magbanua-Mansur, North America News Bureau 11/04/2009 11:19 AM
Pinoys in Austria more cautious after 1st reported A(H1N1) death
VIENNA, Austria – Majority of Filipinos in the Austria are now taking measures to prevent getting infected with the A(H1N1) virus.
by Hector Pascua, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau, Austria 11/03/2009 7:23 PM
Children flu deaths spike in US amid vaccine shortage
WASHINGTON - The United States will release its entire stock of children's Tamiflu antivirals, a top health official said Friday, as the pediatric swine flu toll spiked well above the annual toll for kids from seasonal flu.
Agence France-Presse 10/31/2009 9:07 AM
Ukraine closes all schools, cinemas over swine flu
KIEV - Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko on Friday ordered a three-week closure of Ukraine's schools and cinemas in the toughest measures adopted yet to combat the swine flu virus in Europe.
Agence France-Presse 10/30/2009 10:44 PM
NAIA deploys additional thermal scanners vs A(H1N1)
Nagdagdag ng mas modernong thermal scanners sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport sa harap ng panibagong bugso ng A (H1N1) virus na pinangangambahan sa Amerika! Pinawi naman ng DOH ang pangamba na pasukin ang bansa ng mas mabagsik na virus! Exclusive, nagpa-Patrol, Anthony Taberna. TV Patrol World, Lunes, Oktubre 26, 2009
10/26/2009 9:04 PM
Kevin Costner scared of swine flu
Kevin Costner is terrified his children will catch swine flu. The 54-year-old actor - who is currently touring Germany with his country band Kevin Costner and Modern West - has banned his family from traveling with him to keep them safe from the potentially fatal virus.
Bang Showbiz 10/25/2009 4:28 PM
Obama declares swine flu emergency
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama declared swine flu a "national emergency" on Saturday, as the United States reels from millions of cases of infection and more than 1,000 deaths.
Agence France-Presse 10/25/2009 10:34 AM
US sees millions of swine flu cases, over 1,000 deaths
WASHINGTON - Swine flu has infected "many millions" and killed over 1,000 people in the United States -- around a fifth of the world's total -- since the outbreak began six months ago, a top health official said Friday.
Agence France-Presse 10/24/2009 8:04 AM
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Philippine Department of Health
World Health Organization
- Swine Influenza information page
- Swine Influenza Frequently Asked Questions
- Current Phase of Alert in the WHO Global Influenza Preparedness Plan
- Swine Influenza Virtual Press Briefings (audio files and transcripts)
- International Health Regulations 2005
- CDC updates on Twitter
US Center for Disease Control
- Swine flu information page
- Key Facts
- Swine Flu Video
- Brochure: Swine Influenza in Pigs and People
- Swine Flu: Antiviral Drugs (April 29, 2009)
- Guidance for Clinicians and Public Health Professionals
- Travelers' Guide
- Risk of Swine flu Associated with Travel to Affected Areas
- Human Swine Flu Daily Updates
- Swine flu public announcements