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Swine flu vaccine effective despite mutations: experts

A person is seen being vaccinated against the flu. Swine flu vaccines are still effective despite reported cases of mutations in the A(H1N1) virus, health experts in Europe and North America said Saturday.

AFP - Sunday, November 22

Swine flu vaccines are still effective despite reported cases of mutations in the A(H1N1) virus, health experts in Europe and North America said Saturday. More »

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Saudi: 4 pilgrims die of swine flu before hajj
AP - Sunday, November 22
Saudi health officials announced the first deaths from swine flu of this year's annual pilgrimage to Mecca, as four pilgrims succumbed to the disease soon after arriving in Saudi Arabia.
Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in NC
AP - Saturday, November 21
Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday.
China to punish those concealing swine flu info
AP - Friday, November 20
China's health ministry said it will punish officials who underreport cases of swine flu after a doctor famous for exposing the extent of the 2003 SARS epidemic said he believes the true number of swine flu deaths is being covered up.
China orders more accurate swine flu tallies
AFP - Friday, November 20
China has ordered more accurate reporting of swine flu deaths after a doctor renowned for helping expose the scale of the 2003 SARS outbreak claimed the true number of fatalities was being covered up.
AP IMPACT: Gripes about swine flu vaccine abound
AP - Friday, November 20
When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right.
WHO plays down 'swine flu vaccination deaths'
AFP - Friday, November 20
The World Health Organisation said on Thursday that checks on many of the 30 deaths recorded following mass pandemic flu vaccinations had so far ruled out a direct link to the vaccines.
Moldovan soldiers given onions to fight swine flu
AP - Friday, November 20
Moldova's army is feeding its soldiers onions and garlic to help them ward off swine flu.
Better not cough: Santas lobby for swine flu shots
AP - Wednesday, November 18
Forget cookies and milk.
Swine flu infects Ukraine's presidential elections
AP - Tuesday, November 17
In Ukraine, swine flu is causing electoral fever.
Koreas record first swine flu at joint complex
AP - Monday, November 16
An official says that a South Korean worker at a joint factory park in North Korea has tested positive for swine flu.
Disney World takes steps to fight swine flu
AP - Sunday, November 15
How about some hand sanitizer before greeting Mickey Mouse?
China investigates 2 deaths after flu vaccinations
AP - Saturday, November 14
Two people in China who received swine flu vaccinations died in the past week but at least one death appears unrelated to the vaccine and the other was being investigated.
China says 2 dead after getting swine flu vaccine
AP - Saturday, November 14
China's health ministry says two people who received vaccinations for swine flu have died though at least one of the death appears to be unrelated.
WHO: Keep flu in mind when holding mass gatherings
AP - Saturday, November 14
Organizers of big sporting and cultural events should take steps to prevent the spread of swine flu, especially if local health systems aren't prepared to handle mass gatherings, the World Health Organization said Friday.
Swine flu causes surge of garlic sales in Serbia
AP - Saturday, November 14
Belgrade's open-air markets were a welter of busy customers on Friday, pushing and shoving to buy one item _ garlic.
WHO: Give at-risk groups anti-flu drugs early
AP - Friday, November 13
Doctors should give anti-viral drugs to pregnant women, young children and other at-risk groups as soon as they show clinical symptoms of swine flu to prevent them developing serious complications, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
India's Cipla launches drug to treat H1N1 virus
Reuters - Wednesday, November 11
MUMBAI, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Indian drug maker Cipla Ltd <CIPL.BO> on Wednesday launched its generic version of Roche's <ROG.VX> Tamiflu, used in the treatment of the H1N1 swine flu virus, the firm said in a statement.