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Sri Lanka reports first swine flu death

AFP - Sun Nov 8, 6:41 am ET

A 16-year-old Sri Lankan boy became the first victim in the country of influenza A(H1N1), or swine flu, doctors said Sunday.

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Preparis unveils new website to help businesses and employees prepare for swine flu pandemic
News-Medical-Net - Fri Nov 6, 7:58 am ET
Preparis, Inc. today associated the rapid spread of H1N1 pandemic to the high percentage of companies that are not doing enough to prevent its spread in the workplace. In response, the company has unveiled a special website dedicated to helping businesses and their employees prepare for the “swine flu” pandemic. This free service, called H1N1 Central, takes a decidedly business-centric and hands ...
Bulgaria Health Ministry Declares National Swine Flu Epidemic
Novinite.com - Fri Nov 6, 8:50 am ET
Bulgaria's Health Ministry announced Friday afternoon the declaration of a state of national swine flu epidemic over the rising number of patients with A(H1N1).
Arroyo Grande prepares for H1N1 virus pandemic
Santa Maria Times - Sat Nov 7, 2:45 am ET
Anticipating the continued spread of the so-called swine flu, the city of Arroyo Grande has adopted an H1N1 Pandemic and Influenza Disease Plan designed to keep employees healthy and deal with a potentially depleted workforce.
Iran: 271 schools in Tehran Province temporarily closed due to swine flu
Payvand Iran News - Sun Nov 8, 1:44 pm ET
Some 271 schools in cities across Tehran Province have been temporarily closed due to the swine flu epidemic, the Tehran Education Departmentâs public relations officer for provincial cities said on Saturday. The Health Ministry has said 23 citizens have died of the H1N1 virus so far.
India's swine flu toll touches 485
Calcutta News - Sun Nov 8, 9:10 am ET
One swine flu death was reported Sunday, taking the total toll due to Influenza A (H1N1) virus in India to 485, health authorities said here. Also, 71 new cases were reported in the country, taking the total number of people affected with the virus to 14,477.
Bulgaria Opens Reserves to Aid Ukraine over Swine Flu Epidemic
Novinite.com - Sat Nov 7, 8:20 am ET
Acting on Ukraine's call for international aid in fighting the swine flu epidemic, the Bulgarian government has allocated aid worth BGN 250 000. The aid to Ukraine consists of medications and medical equipment.
WHO says pandemic flu on rise in China, Japan
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Fri Nov 6, 12:07 pm ET
H1N1 swine flu is on the rise in China and Japan after triggering an unusually early start to the winter influenza season in Europe, Central Asia and North America, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
More than 38 million vaccine doses available against swine flu
Los Angeles Times - Fri Nov 6, 11:03 pm ET
'As supplies increase things should go better,' says a CDC official, who adds that flu activity is widespread in 48 states and 'virtually everything is H1N1.' More than 38 million doses of vaccine against pandemic H1N1 influenza are now available, 11 million more than were available last week and double the number available two weeks ago, officials from the Centers for Disease Control and ...
Keep pets safe from H1N1 swine flu
Fond du Lac Reporter - Sun Nov 8, 10:22 am ET
Pet owners need not be alarmed because one cat has been diagnosed with swine flu, says local veterinarian Dr. Marty Greer.
Potential Allergen In H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine May Put Children At Risk-Only Phadia Reveals Both Presence And Severity ...
Medical News Today - Thu Nov 5, 7:31 am ET
The World Health Organization recently declared H1N1 swine flu a global pandemic, resulting in the creation of rigorous vaccination programs worldwide. Children are among those considered particularly susceptible to contracting swine flu and are viewed as a top priority in receiving this vaccine.