Tag archive for ‘Swine Flu’
Swine Flu wanes, but Experts say Pandemic Strain could Reemerge
According to officials from the Centers for Disease Control, we are not out of the woods yet because the H1N1 virus continues to circulate and the chances of a large additional wave are very difficult to predict. Learn more in this article from The Washington Post.
So do you think you’ve got swine flu ? Now there’s help at the click of your computer mouse.
This story from Fox News informs us about a interactive website that is offered to help people decide how bad their flu case really is.
Half of Americans could catch Swine Flu, Healthcare Workers still reluctant to get Vaccinated
According to a presidential panel, close to half of the United States Population could become infected with the H1N1 (Swine Flu) this fall and winter and findings are showing that healthcare workers are hesitant about receiving the vaccine. Learn more in this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
Officials may recommend 3 Flu Shots
This article from The Los Angeles Times informs us that top national and local health officials are cautioning the public that two shots will be needed for the Swine Flu and a third shot for the seasonal flu.
Flu Onset Exposed Supply Problems
Massachusetts has experienced some medical supply shortages of flu-relief pills. This article from Boston.com discusses exposed gaps in our nation’s medical supply chain.
World Health Organization Declares Swine Flu Pandemic
This announcement will cause drug makers to speed up the production of a swine flu vaccine and governments are anticipated to spend more money so to contain the virus. Learn more in this article from Long-Term Living.
Scientists see this Flu Strain as Relatively Mild
Scientists are evaluating the genetic data from this flu outbreak which is indicating that this strain will not prove to be as deadly as that of 1918 or even an average winter flu season. Read the research in this article from The Los Angeles Times.
Swine Flu
There are 40 confirmed cases of Swine Influenza in the United States. Read this article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to learn the everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.
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