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WHO: Antiviral Medicine Can Save Lives From H1N1

WHO issues new guidelines Thursday on clinical treatment of people who contract swine flu

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U.S. World Health Organization Assistant Director Keiji Fukuda attends a conference on swine flu in Cancun, Mexico (File)

WHO Says H1N1 World's Dominant Flu Virus

WHO Special Pandemic Influenza Adviser, Dr. Keiji Fukuda, says H1N1 virus has been particularly active in Northern Hemisphere in recent

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An Afghan motorcyclist adjusts a newly purchased surgical mask at a market place in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 Nov 2009

Afghanistan Closes Schools Due to Increasing H1N1 Cases

Since July, officials have diagnosed nearly 350 people with swine flu virus; total of 772 confirmed cases, 10 people have died

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Map of Nigeria

Nigeria Says It's Ready to Contain Swine Flu

Health Minister assures Nigerians that the government has ways and means to ensure adequate protection

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People everywhere are trying to protect themselves against the swine flu

H1N1 Virus Goes Global

Health officials say it could ebb and flow for up to 3 years, with more than 30 percent of world's population affected

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A CDC Image of H1N1 influenza virus

Health Officials Report 7 Swine Flu Deaths in Iraq

Almost half of all infected are international forces, but no deaths among troops

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WHO Experts Say H1N1 Pandemic Flu Vaccine Safe

World Health Organization says just concluded meeting of worldwide independent experts finds people will suffer very few if any adverse

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The H1N1 intranasal vaccine, Boston, 09 Oct 2009

US Faces H1N1 Flu Vaccine Shortage

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is not enough H1N1 vaccine available for everyone in the United States

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A CDC Image of H1N1 influenza virus

Obama Declares Swine Flu A 'National Emergency'

Proclamation gives US hospitals more flexibility if they need to handle large numbers of flu patients

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Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Capitol Hill, 21 Oct 2009

Government Officials: US Equipped to Handle Swine Flu Epidemic

Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius says flu cases are more widespread and severe in US this year

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A girl receives an H1N1 vaccination

Safety of H1N1 Vaccine, Hospital Readiness Worry Americans

Health experts stress vaccination is best way to beat new flu

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A CDC Image of H1N1 influenza virus

Health Officials Warn of Sicker Swine Flu Patients

World Health Organization says virus can cause life-threatening viral pneumonia that may be particularly dangerous to otherwise healthy

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Chinese Health Official: Tens of Millions Could be Infected With H1N1

Deputy director of ministry's health emergency office says fatalities would be 'unavoidable'

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Studies: Only One Swine Flu Shot Needed

Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says trials show that adults, who got single dose of vaccine, were pr

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5 Simple Measures to Help Protect from Swine Flu

International Federation of Red Cross, Red Crescent Societies launches global information campaign to help deal with Swine flu virus

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China Approves One-Dose H1N1 Vaccine

Development defies previous expectations vaccines against so-called 'swine flu' would need two doses to work

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'Sesame Street' to Combat Swine Flu

US government enlists popular children's show for health campaign designed to battle likely swine flu resurgence

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H1N1: Do Rich Nations Have Obligation to Help Developing World Tackle Flu Pandemic?

Initial scarcity of vaccine may delay availability for poor nations

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Panel Warns of 90,000 Possible US Flu Deaths

Report from President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology says H1N1 virus could infect as much as half US population

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US Unveils Business Guidelines to Contain Swine Flu

US officials urge businesses to develop plans to deal with upcoming flu season, be flexible in dealing with increased absences

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