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Ten dead as H1N1 flu returns to Britain

Ten dead as H1N1 flu returns to Britain

The H1N1 swine flu virus which swept the globe last year has returned to Britain with 10 people dying in the last six weeks, health officials said Saturday.

 

Swine flu no longer a major threat to USA

Swine flu no longer a major threat to USA

Most people are immune to the H1N1 flu virus that caused last season's pandemic, health officials report Tuesday.

 

Flu experts assess whether H1N1 pandemic peaked

Flu experts assess whether H1N1 pandemic peaked

Flu experts convened Tuesday to assess whether the H1N1 pandemic has peaked, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.

 

U.S. swine flu epidemic shows signs of being over

U.S. swine flu epidemic shows signs of being over

Is the U.S. swine flu epidemic over? Federal health officials won't go so far as to say that, but on Friday they reported for ...

 

Flu pandemic easing, but risks remain: WHO

The H1N1 flu pandemic appears to be easing, but a third wave of infections could yet strike, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

 

Mass H1N1 swine flu vaccinations begin today

Mass H1N1 swine flu vaccinations begin today

The vaccine for the H1N1 swine flu will be made widely available to San Mateo County residents starting today, county officials announced. County officials said the health system received a large enough supply of the vaccine in recent weeks to offer it ...

 

China’s Tough Measures on Flu Appear to Be Effective

China’s Tough Measures on Flu Appear to Be Effective

China’s actions, especially quarantines of foreign visitors, brought criticism abroad, but health officials say the spread of H1N1 may have been slowed.

 

Senators debate requiring U.S. sick leave for flu

Senators debate requiring U.S. sick leave for flu

A proposed U.S. law requiring employers to provide paid sick leave would help stop the spread of swine flu and increase productivity, supporters argued on Tuesday.

 

Adviser: H1N1 vaccine catching up to demand

A senior adviser to President Obama says the government will catch up to the demand for swine flu vaccine within a week.

 

Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency

Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency

Health officials said almost 100 children have died from the flu, known as H1N1, and 46 states now have widespread flu activity.

 

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