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Swine Flu
School closure most effective at start of swine flu outbreak: WHO
GENEVA - The World Health Organisation said Friday that school closures appear to be the most effective way of preventing the spread of the swine flu virus when implemented early in the outbreak.
Agence France-Presse 09/13/2009 10:21 PM
Swine flu infects cells deep in lungs: study
PARIS - Swine flu can infect cells deeper in the lungs than seasonal flu, thus helping to boost the severity of the illness, a study released on Thursday said.
Agence France-Presse 09/10/2009 6:16 PM
China says swine flu situation 'grim', France cases explode
BEIJING - China said Tuesday the country was facing a "grim" situation in its efforts to stave off fresh outbreaks of swine flu, as monitors in France said the number of cases there was much higher than claimed.
Agence France-Presse 09/08/2009 9:45 PM
2,000 students at US university report swine flu symptoms
SAN FRANCISCO, California – Some 2,000 students at Washington State University have reported symptoms of swine flu, university officials said, in one of the largest reported outbreaks of the virus on a US college campus.
Agence France-Presse 09/07/2009 11:05 AM
H1N1's in the hood and rap doc fights back
NEW YORK – Want to beat the swine flu rap? Then rap with New York's Doctor John Clarke.
Agence France-Presse 09/07/2009 9:50 AM
US universities see early bouts of swine flu
WASHINGTON - Swine flu has begun to spread through American universities where more than 1,600 cases of A(H1N1) infections were recorded in the first week of classes, a health group said Thursday.
Agence France-Presse 09/06/2009 11:01 PM
Rocker Johnny Hallyday cancels gig over swine flu
PARIS – Veteran French rocker Johnny Hallyday has cancelled a concert in Reunion due to the rapid spread of swine flu on the Indian Ocean Island, his producer said on Friday.
Agence France Presse 09/05/2009 12:33 PM
OFW in Bahrain dies of A (H1N1)
Isang 30 anyos na OFW ang unang kaso ng namatay dahil sa A (H1N1) virus sa Bahrain. Malala na ang karamdaman ni Jane Diale nang isugod sa Salamania Medical Complex ng isang kaibigan Miyerkules nung isang linggo. Bukod sa tumamang virus, may sakit na raw talaga sa baga ang Pinay.
09/05/2009 12:28 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