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Denmark finds 1st case of H1N1 resistance to Tamiflu

Scientists have established the first case of the new H1N1 influenza strain showing resistance to Tamiflu, the main antiviral flu drug, Danish officials and the manufacturer said on Monday.

 

Travelers to China risk 'random' quarantine

Travelers to China risk 'random' quarantine

Travelers to China who display flu-like symptoms may be randomly quarantined over concerns of the swine flu virus, the U.S. State Department warned.

 

Kids may be first in line for swine flu shots

Kids may be first in line for swine flu shots

Schoolchildren may be first in line for swine flu vaccine this fall — and might even be able to get the shot right at school.

 

Swine flu cases nears 30,000 worldwide

Swine flu cases nears 30,000 worldwide

The number of swine flu cases is closer to reaching 30,000, the World Health Organization reported Friday, a day after declaring the start of a global pandemic.

 

First batch of swine flu vaccine produced

First batch of swine flu vaccine produced

Swiss pharmaceuticals company Novartis AG said Friday it has successfully produced a first batch of swine flu vaccine weeks ahead of expectations.

 

WHO 'declares swine flu pandemic'

WHO 'declares swine flu pandemic'

The World Health Organization has declared a global flu pandemic after an emergency meeting, reports suggest.

 

WHO May Declare First Pandemic in 41 Years

WHO May Declare First Pandemic in 41 Years

The World Health Organization said Tuesday a spike in swine flu cases in Australia may push it to finally announce the first flu pandemic in 41 years. It also expressed concern about an unusual rise in severe illness from the disease in Canada.

 

New Orleans mayor quarantined in China

The mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana, has been quarantined in China after possible exposure to the H1N1 virus, his office said Sunday.

 

WHO inches closer to declaring swine flu pandemic

WHO inches closer to declaring swine flu pandemic

The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is "getting closer" to declaring a global outbreak of the swine flu virus as the infection appears to be taking hold outside of North America.

 

Flu Immunity Is Found in Elderly

Flu Immunity Is Found in Elderly

Study's finding may prove useful when and if a vaccine to new swine-flu strain becomes available.

 

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