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Report on handling H1N1 cases: Use masks with airtight seals

2009-09-03T17:36:00.004-04:00

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- An advisory panel is recommending a major step up in protection for health workers dealing with patients suspected or confirmed to have H1N1 influenza.

The institute provides independent, evidence-based advice to policymakers, health professionals, private entities and the public. It is one of four groups that make up the National Academies. The study released Thursday was requested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. "Scientists do not know to what extent flu viruses spread through the air or whether infection requires physical contact with contaminated fluids or surfaces," a summary of the report says. It calls for "a boost in research to answer these questions and to design and develop better protective equipment that would enhance workers' comfort, safety and ability to do their jobs.""Based on what we currently know about influenza, well-fitted N95 respirators offer health care workers the best protection against inhalation of viral particles," said committee chairman Kenneth Shine, executive vice chancellor for health affairs at the University of Texas in Austin. He is a former president of the institute. "But there is a lot we still don't know about these viruses, and it would be a mistake for anyone to rely on respirators alone as some sort of magic shield." Health care workers should use several strategies to guard against infection, such as innovative triage processes, washing hands, disinfecting, wearing gloves, getting vaccinated and using antiviral drugs, Shine said. The institute was asked specifically to evaluate personal protective equipment designed to guard against respiratory infection, and therefore the committee focused on the efficacy of medical masks and respirators.

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2009-09-03T16:23:00.001-04:00


Surveillance for Pediatric Deaths Associated with 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection --- United States, April--August 2009 Source: cdc.gov

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AIDigest has shared: Assessment of the 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Outbreak on Selected Countries in the Southern Hemisphere

2009-09-03T16:14:00.001-04:00


Assessment of the 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Outbreak on Selected Countries in the Southern Hemisphere Source: flu.gov

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New Study Finds Wild Pikas Are Natural Mammalian Hosts To H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus

2009-08-25T15:21:00.001-04:00

New Study Finds Wild Pikas Are Natural Mammalian Hosts To H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus

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Lessons From the Flu of '57: Pandemic Spread Quickly Among Young People - washingtonpost.com

2009-08-25T15:17:00.001-04:00

Lessons From the Flu of '57: Pandemic Spread Quickly Among Young People - washingtonpost.com

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Duncan, Sebelius Unveil Recommendations for Schools on How Learning Continues in Case of Flu Outbreak

2009-08-25T14:56:00.001-04:00

Duncan, Sebelius Unveil Recommendations for Schools on How Learning Continues in Case of Flu Outbreak

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2009-08-25T13:03:00.001-04:00

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CIDRAP >> Panel urges HHS to prepare for H1N1 vaccine safety concerns

2009-08-24T21:09:00.001-04:00

CIDRAP >> Panel urges HHS to prepare for H1N1 vaccine safety concerns

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CIDRAP >> Presidential panel calls for planning czar, faster vaccine

2009-08-24T21:07:00.001-04:00

CIDRAP >> Presidential panel calls for planning czar, faster vaccine

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PCAST_H1N1_Report.pdf (application/pdf Object)

2009-08-24T20:52:00.001-04:00

PCAST_H1N1_Report.pdf (application/pdf Object)

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The White House - Blog Post - Diligence on H1N1

2009-08-24T20:50:00.001-04:00

The White House - Blog Post - Diligence on H1N1

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Healthcare, etc.: H1N1: Why we are unprepared

2009-08-24T14:20:00.001-04:00

Healthcare, etc.: H1N1: Why we are unprepared

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Northern countries watching swine flu in the south | Canada | News | Toronto Sun

2009-08-24T14:14:00.001-04:00

Northern countries watching swine flu in the south | Canada | News | Toronto Sun

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Flu still spreading in U.S., CDC says | Health | Reuters

2009-08-24T12:22:00.001-04:00

Flu still spreading in U.S., CDC says | Health | Reuters

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The Great Beyond: WHO: no drugs for healthy H1N1 victims

2009-08-24T12:18:00.001-04:00

The Great Beyond: WHO: no drugs for healthy H1N1 victims

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Flu pandemic claims 3 more lives, toll climbs to 72

2009-08-24T12:15:00.001-04:00

Flu pandemic claims 3 more lives, toll climbs to 72

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Quarantine is most vital step

2009-08-24T08:57:00.001-04:00

Quarantine is most vital step

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Nursing in Practice - Public "may refuse pandemic vaccine"

2009-08-24T08:54:00.001-04:00

Nursing in Practice - Public "may refuse pandemic vaccine"

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TheStar.com | Opinion | Stronger oversight for public health

2009-08-24T08:52:00.001-04:00

TheStar.com | Opinion | Stronger oversight for public health

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Five dead from New Caledonia influenza A/H1N1_English_Xinhua

2009-08-24T08:47:00.001-04:00

Five dead from New Caledonia influenza A/H1N1_English_Xinhua

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Quick Takes: H1N1 Outbreaks - Inside Higher Ed

2009-08-24T08:34:00.001-04:00

Quick Takes: H1N1 Outbreaks - Inside Higher Ed

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World Bank rates Nigeria high in curbing Avian Flu _English_Xinhua

2009-08-23T20:22:00.001-04:00

World Bank rates Nigeria high in curbing Avian Flu _English_Xinhua

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CIDRAP >> WHO: In treating H1N1, save antivirals for high-risk cases

2009-08-23T20:18:00.001-04:00

CIDRAP >> WHO: In treating H1N1, save antivirals for high-risk cases

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Flu in other species a worry - Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca

2009-08-23T20:09:00.001-04:00

Flu in other species a worry - Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca

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US Hospitals Urged to Take Survey on Ventilator Numbers by September 10 | News | RT for Decision Makers in Respiratory Care

2009-08-23T19:54:00.001-04:00

US Hospitals Urged to Take Survey on Ventilator Numbers by September 10 | News | RT for Decision Makers in Respiratory Care

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CDC Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year

2009-08-23T19:51:00.001-04:00

CDC Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year

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WHO | WHO Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza and other Influenza Viruses

2009-08-23T19:45:00.001-04:00

WHO | WHO Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza and other Influenza Viruses

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Swine Flu – A Lose-Lose Situation for Public Health Authorities | Brain Blogger

2009-08-23T19:36:00.001-04:00

Swine Flu – A Lose-Lose Situation for Public Health Authorities | Brain Blogger

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HHS SECRETARY ANNOUNCES $25.7 MILLION IN GRANTS TO EXPAND, IMPROVE HEALTH CENTER SERVICES

2009-08-23T19:33:00.001-04:00

HHS SECRETARY ANNOUNCES $25.7 MILLION IN GRANTS TO EXPAND, IMPROVE HEALTH CENTER SERVICES

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Swine flu interactives: World map, U.S. timeline and how the strain emerged - USATODAY.com

2009-08-23T18:59:00.001-04:00

Swine flu interactives: World map, U.S. timeline and how the strain emerged - USATODAY.com

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HEALTH: Swine Flu Hits Ramadan Gatherings - IPS ipsnews.net

2009-08-23T14:16:00.001-04:00

HEALTH: Swine Flu Hits Ramadan Gatherings - IPS ipsnews.net

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Adaptive vaccination strategies to mitigate pandemic influenza - a knol by Gerardo Chowell

2009-08-23T12:13:00.001-04:00

Adaptive vaccination strategies to mitigate pandemic influenza - a knol by Gerardo Chowell

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Swine origin influenza A (H1N1) virus and ICU capacity in the US - a knol by Marya D. Zilberberg

2009-08-22T10:23:00.001-04:00

Swine origin influenza A (H1N1) virus and ICU capacity in the US - a knol by Marya D. Zilberberg

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Reducing inﬂuenza spreading over the airline network - a knol by Jose Marcelino

2009-08-21T21:11:00.001-04:00

Reducing inﬂuenza spreading over the airline network - a knol by Jose Marcelino

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Reassortment Patterns in Swine Influenza Viruses - a knol by Hossein Khiabanian

2009-08-21T21:09:00.001-04:00

Reassortment Patterns in Swine Influenza Viruses - a knol by Hossein Khiabanian

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PLoS Currents: Influenza - a collection by PLoS

2009-08-21T21:02:00.001-04:00

PLoS Currents: Influenza - a collection by PLoS

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Unsurprisingly Surprising Swine Flu Battle Continues : ScienceInsider

2009-08-21T21:00:00.001-04:00

Unsurprisingly Surprising Swine Flu Battle Continues : ScienceInsider

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Prescription of anti-influenza drugs for healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis : The Lancet Infectious Diseases

2009-08-20T18:28:00.001-04:00

Prescription of anti-influenza drugs for healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis : The Lancet Infectious Diseases

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Two new cases of swine flu confirmed

2009-08-20T18:18:00.001-04:00

Two new cases of swine flu confirmed

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Leaders In Medicine, Public Health Tackle Swine Flu : NPR

2009-08-20T17:58:00.001-04:00

Leaders In Medicine, Public Health Tackle Swine Flu : NPR

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Faster-growing flu vaccine could speed production - health - 20 August 2009 - New Scientist

2009-08-20T17:56:00.001-04:00

Faster-growing flu vaccine could speed production - health - 20 August 2009 - New Scientist

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SABCNews - South Africa > Health

2009-08-20T17:55:00.001-04:00

SABCNews - South Africa > Health

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Focus Diagnostics Launches 2009 H1N1 Flu Test Kit to Commercial Laboratories in the U.S.: PRNewswire Business News - MSN Money

2009-08-20T17:51:00.001-04:00

Focus Diagnostics Launches 2009 H1N1 Flu Test Kit to Commercial Laboratories in the U.S.: PRNewswire Business News - MSN Money

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Study questions U.S. flu vaccine guidelines

2009-08-20T17:44:00.001-04:00

Study questions U.S. flu vaccine guidelines

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Flexible Sick Leave Urged Ahead of Possible Swine Flu Outbreak - washingtonpost.com

2009-08-19T15:05:00.001-04:00

Flexible Sick Leave Urged Ahead of Possible Swine Flu Outbreak - washingtonpost.com

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Factory logjam could delay some swine flu shots - Yahoo! News

2009-08-18T22:01:00.001-04:00

Factory logjam could delay some swine flu shots - Yahoo! News

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Flu.gov

2009-08-18T21:59:00.001-04:00

Flu.gov

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More antivax distortion: the Swine flu version | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine

2009-08-18T19:52:00.001-04:00

More antivax distortion: the Swine flu version | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine

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Nurses' Survey of Hospitals Shows Critical Gaps in Swine Flu Preparedness and Growing RN Infections

2009-08-18T18:14:00.001-04:00

Nurses' Survey of Hospitals Shows Critical Gaps in Swine Flu Preparedness and Growing RN Infections

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allAfrica.com: Zimbabwe: Doctors Remain on Strike Increasing Fears Around Swine Flu Pandemic (Page 1 of 1)

2009-08-18T16:06:00.001-04:00

allAfrica.com: Zimbabwe: Doctors Remain on Strike Increasing Fears Around Swine Flu Pandemic (Page 1 of 1)

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Europe Offers Vaccinations to Contain Swine Flu - NYTimes.com

2009-08-18T15:55:00.001-04:00

Europe Offers Vaccinations to Contain Swine Flu - NYTimes.com

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Swine Flu Pandemic: What May Lie Ahead : NPR

2009-08-18T15:52:00.001-04:00

Swine Flu Pandemic: What May Lie Ahead : NPR

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Tobacco Plants Produce The First Vaccine For The Dreaded 'Cruise Ship Virus' - Health News - redOrbit

2009-08-18T15:47:00.001-04:00

Tobacco Plants Produce The First Vaccine For The Dreaded 'Cruise Ship Virus' - Health News - redOrbit

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Staff cuts and swine flu prompt global nurse protests | News | Nursing Times

2009-08-18T15:31:00.001-04:00

Staff cuts and swine flu prompt global nurse protests | News | Nursing Times

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ReliefWeb » Document » WHO urges behavioural change to fight pandemic influenza in South-East Asia

2009-08-18T15:28:00.001-04:00

ReliefWeb » Document » WHO urges behavioural change to fight pandemic influenza in South-East Asia

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DR Congo reports first swine flu case - MSN African - News

2009-08-18T15:23:00.001-04:00

DR Congo reports first swine flu case - MSN African - News

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Indonesia's A/H1N1 flu cases exceed 900 _English_Xinhua

2009-08-18T15:14:00.001-04:00

Indonesia's A/H1N1 flu cases exceed 900 _English_Xinhua

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Global Health Magazine | Article

2009-08-18T14:52:00.001-04:00

Global Health Magazine | Article

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Swine Flu - US News and World Report

2009-08-18T14:50:00.001-04:00

10 Things You Didn't Know About Swine Flu - US News and World Report

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The Daily Star - Details News

2009-08-18T14:48:00.001-04:00

The Daily Star - Details News

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Canadian scientist warns against rushed, massive vaccination of A/H1N1 flu_English_Xinhua

2009-08-18T14:45:00.001-04:00

Canadian scientist warns against rushed, massive vaccination of A/H1N1 flu_English_Xinhua

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WAHID Interface - OIE World Animal Health Information Database

2009-08-18T14:43:00.001-04:00

WAHID Interface - OIE World Animal Health Information Database

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Nurses leery of swine flu vaccine

2009-08-18T14:39:00.001-04:00

Nurses leery of swine flu vaccine

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Swine flu precautions lead to chaos at Cairo airport - USATODAY.com

2009-08-18T14:14:00.001-04:00

Swine flu precautions lead to chaos at Cairo airport - USATODAY.com

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UPDATE 2-Animal tests show Novavax flu vaccine works-company | Reuters

2009-08-18T13:34:00.001-04:00

UPDATE 2-Animal tests show Novavax flu vaccine works-company | Reuters

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CORRECTED - Tamiflu shelf-life extension up to countries - WHO | Reuters

2009-08-18T13:32:00.001-04:00

CORRECTED - Tamiflu shelf-life extension up to countries - WHO | Reuters

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Protecting Yourself Against Swine Flu - WSJ.com

2009-08-18T13:27:00.001-04:00

Protecting Yourself Against Swine Flu - WSJ.com

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The Post - Influenza has put additional pressure on Africa’s health systems – WHO

2009-08-17T15:48:00.001-04:00

The Post - Influenza has put additional pressure on Africa’s health systems – WHO

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Pregnant women should get flu vaccines first, CDC says

2009-08-17T15:17:00.001-04:00

Pregnant women should get flu vaccines first, CDC says

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St. Jude study links Parkinson's, bird flu | NewsChief.com | News Chief | Winter Haven, FL

2009-08-17T14:46:00.001-04:00

St. Jude study links Parkinson's, bird flu | NewsChief.com | News Chief | Winter Haven, FL

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UPDATE 2-BioSante says its adjuvant raises H1N1 vaccine efficacy | Markets | Markets News | Reuters

2009-08-17T14:26:00.001-04:00

UPDATE 2-BioSante says its adjuvant raises H1N1 vaccine efficacy | Markets | Markets News | Reuters

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allAfrica.com: Africa: Full Impact of H1N1 'Yet to Be Seen' (Page 1 of 1)

2009-08-17T14:03:00.001-04:00

allAfrica.com: Africa: Full Impact of H1N1 'Yet to Be Seen' (Page 1 of 1)

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TheStar.com | SwineFlu | Canada needs health czar for swine flu: doctors

2009-08-17T13:59:00.001-04:00

TheStar.com | SwineFlu | Canada needs health czar for swine flu: doctors

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India upgrades its disease surveillance network : Nature News

2009-08-17T13:55:00.001-04:00

India upgrades its disease surveillance network : Nature News

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News - South Africa: Thousands of swine flu cases confirmed in SA

2009-08-17T13:11:00.001-04:00

News - South Africa: Thousands of swine flu cases confirmed in SA

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Sacramentans opt for the middle road on swine flu response - Health

2009-08-16T15:02:00.001-04:00

Sacramentans opt for the middle road on swine flu response - Health & Fitness - sacbee.com

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The Canadian Press: US swine flu patients on immunosuppressant drugs develop Tamiflu resistance

2009-08-14T19:56:00.001-04:00

The Canadian Press: US swine flu patients on immunosuppressant drugs develop Tamiflu resistance

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From Plague to Leprosy: 7 Diseases We'd Forgotten About - ABC News

2009-08-14T15:44:00.001-04:00

From Plague to Leprosy: 7 Diseases We'd Forgotten About - ABC News

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VOA News - Cooperation In North America

2009-08-14T15:40:00.001-04:00

VOA News - Cooperation In North America

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Osteoporosis drugs may kill flu viruses - Cold and flu- msnbc.com

2009-08-14T15:32:00.001-04:00

Osteoporosis drugs may kill flu viruses - Cold and flu- msnbc.com

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CTV.ca | Ont. to study how many residents have had swine flu

2009-08-14T15:30:00.001-04:00

CTV.ca | Ont. to study how many residents have had swine flu

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CIDRAP >> Experts air practical PPE considerations to IOM

2009-08-13T20:40:00.001-04:00

CIDRAP >> Experts air practical PPE considerations to IOM

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Swine flu shuts third Irish college - The Irish Times - Thu, Aug 13, 2009

2009-08-13T20:36:00.001-04:00

Swine flu shuts third Irish college - The Irish Times - Thu, Aug 13, 2009

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What China did to fight the flu pandemic- Hindustan Times

2009-08-13T20:33:00.001-04:00

What China did to fight the flu pandemic- Hindustan Times

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Swine flu kills tourist in North Queensland | The Courier-Mail

2009-08-13T20:29:00.001-04:00

Swine flu kills tourist in North Queensland | The Courier-Mail

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The Canadian Press: Rich countries shouldn't get pandemic vaccine first: Gates Foundation exec

2009-08-13T20:12:00.001-04:00

The Canadian Press: Rich countries shouldn't get pandemic vaccine first: Gates Foundation exec

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Two city labs to test for H1N1 - Hyderabad - City - NEWS - The Times of India

2009-08-13T18:04:00.001-04:00

Two city labs to test for H1N1 - Hyderabad - City - NEWS - The Times of India

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NIOSH-Approved N95 Disposable Particulate Respirators - 3M to I Suppliers List

2009-08-13T13:21:00.001-04:00

NIOSH-Approved N95 Disposable Particulate Respirators - 3M to I Suppliers List

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NEJM -- Poverty, Wealth, and Access to Pandemic Influenza Vaccines

2009-08-13T13:17:00.001-04:00

NEJM -- Poverty, Wealth, and Access to Pandemic Influenza Vaccines

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Swine flu panic hits the Middle East | Middle East | Jerusalem Post

2009-08-13T13:13:00.001-04:00

Swine flu panic hits the Middle East | Middle East | Jerusalem Post

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Tempointeraktif.com - Bird Flu Laboratory in West Java is the Best in Southeast Asia

2009-08-13T13:09:00.001-04:00

Tempointeraktif.com - Bird Flu Laboratory in West Java is the Best in Southeast Asia

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Arab Times :: Six nurses, 4 doctors at Amiri catch ‘H1N1’

2009-08-13T12:59:00.001-04:00

Arab Times :: Six nurses, 4 doctors at Amiri catch ‘H1N1’

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BERNAMA - Peru finds swine flu in Amazon tribe, more at risk

2009-08-13T12:51:00.001-04:00

BERNAMA - Peru finds swine flu in Amazon tribe, more at risk

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SABCNews - Main Feature > Top Stories

2009-08-13T12:44:00.001-04:00

SABCNews - Main Feature > Top Stories

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BBC NEWS | Health | At risk to get flu vaccine first

2009-08-13T12:41:00.001-04:00

BBC NEWS | Health | At risk to get flu vaccine first

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1,014 Swine Flu Cases Reported Locally, 16 Fatal - San Diego News Story - KGTV San Diego

2009-08-13T12:39:00.001-04:00

1,014 Swine Flu Cases Reported Locally, 16 Fatal - San Diego News Story - KGTV San Diego

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BERNAMA - Hospitals Record Increase In Number Of Patients

2009-08-13T12:32:00.001-04:00

BERNAMA - Hospitals Record Increase In Number Of Patients

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WHO | Transparency during public health emergencies: from rhetoric to reality

2009-08-13T11:57:00.001-04:00

WHO | Transparency during public health emergencies: from rhetoric to reality

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