Expired swine flu shots amount to $260 million loss Thu, 1 Jul 2010 21:59:49 GMT
About a quarter of the swine flu vaccine produced for the U.S. public has expired — meaning that a whopping 40 million doses worth about $260 million are being written off as trash.
2009 flu pandemic - Health - United States - Infectious Diseases - Conditions and Diseases
Don't relax. Swine flu not over yet, WHO says Thu, 3 Jun 2010 13:06:39 GMT
The H1N1 pandemic is not yet over although its most intense activity has passed in many parts of the world, the World Health Organization said on Thursday after a review of the flu outbreak by independent experts.
World Health Organization - 2009 flu pandemic - Health - Infectious disease - Influenza
Drug companies no influence in swine flu? Tue, 8 Jun 2010 14:38:25 GMT
The head of the World Health Organization on Tuesday strongly rejected suggestions that her decisions about swine flu were influenced by advisers' links to pharmaceutical companies.
World Health Organization - 2009 flu pandemic - Pharmaceutical industry - Health - Influenza
1 year after H1N1, Mexicans question response Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:41:36 GMT
When this city of 8.7 million awoke one year ago to confusing news of a new virus, it sent the world on a wild six-month roller-coaster ride of fear and frantic action.
Roller coaster - theme park - Recreation - Attractions - Games
WHO: Panel may recommend ending swine flu alert Tue, 1 Jun 2010 10:34:32 GMT
The World Health Organization says an expert panel may recommend Tuesday that the global body declare the swine flu pandemic officially over.
World Health Organization - Health - 2009 flu pandemic - Infectious disease - Conditions and Diseases
Sponsored By: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 10:34:32 GMT
Swine flu test approved for permanent use Mon, 24 May 2010 15:55:19 GMT
The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved the first diagnostic test for 2009 swine flu under its traditional approval system.
Food & Drug Administration - 2009 flu pandemic - Infectious disease - Influenza - Health
Many pregnant H1N1 victims saved by flu drugs Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:01:08 GMT
Quick treatment with flu medicine saved the lives of many pregnant women who were stricken by swine flu last year, according to the most complete analysis of deaths among expectant mothers.
Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 - Infectious disease - Influenza - Pregnancy - Health
WHO admits errors in handling flu pandemic Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:15:28 GMT
The World Health Organization on Monday conceded shortcomings in its handling of the H1N1 swine flu pandemic, including a failure to communicate uncertainties about the new virus as it swept around the globe.
World Health Organization - Influenza pandemic - Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 - Health - Influenza
Swine flu response: Alarmist or legit? Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:31:37 GMT
A group of outside experts will scrutinize the World Health Organization's response to the swine flu outbreak and likely examine whether the term pandemic was appropriate, the World Health Organization said Monday.
World Health Organization - Pandemic - 2009 flu pandemic - Health - Influenza
|
Subscribe: WBOY Top Stories
