Archive for November 10th, 2009

Globe and Mail

Hundreds Take Part in Loudoun Swine Flu ClinicLoudoun IndependentWith swine flu dominating the news, it's little surprise a mass of people turned out for flu vaccinations in Leesburg Nov. 7. According to Loudoun County …FACTBOX-Measures to fight H1N1 swine flu in EuropeReutersSwine flu vaccine not only for pupilsNew York Daily NewsThe H1N1 Swine [...]

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Los Angeles Times

Swine flu adding to Afghanistan's many problemsCTV.caThe Afghan Ministry of Public Health reported Monday that 710 of the 779 cases of swine flu in the nation have been among military personnel. …Afghanistan ill-prepared for swine fluLos Angeles Times11 Afghans die of swine flu, troops sufferingThe Associated PressSwine Flu Death Toll Rises To 11 [...]

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Swine flu in the region – Tehran Times

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Swine flu in the regionTehran TimesFirst was SARS, then the bird flu and now swine flu. The disease has become epidemic in 177 countries around the world. A total of 449000 people around the …Salwan: Swine flu: The saga continuesSan Jose Mercury NewsWho is most likely to get swine flu?Tampa Tribune'I had the swine flu [...]

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WWL First News

State says vaccine now available as Swine Flu deaths climbWWL First NewsThe Swine flu is continuing to spread across Louisiana, and today the Department of Health and Hospitals reported 3 new deaths from flu complications. …More Swine Flu DeathsKTAL3 more deaths blamed on flu2TheAdvocate
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Swine flu claims 9th Palm Beach County victimPalm Beach PostBy Palm Beach Post Staff Report WEST PALM BEACH — A 70-year-old man has become Palm Beach County's ninth swine flu victim, county health department …Beach man likely had swine flu, his widow saysVirginian PilotVirginia Beach to hold vaccination clinics Thursday, FridayThe Virginian-Pilot
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Reuters

US sick leave policy toughens swine flu fightKhaleej TimesWASHINGTON – Swine flu is causing “an American emergency” as employees who lack paid sick leave go to work despite being ill and spread the disease, …Senators Debate Requiring US Sick Leave For FluNew York TimesGet Paid to Stay Home With Swine Flu?MyFox WausauBill calls for paid [...]

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Americans infected by the H1N1 flu virus would be guaranteed paid sick leave under emergency legislation U.S. Senator Chris Dodd plans to unveil on Tuesday in response to the swine flu pandemic.

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Age Limits Expanded For Swine Flu Vaccine

State health officials have expanded the eligibility for the H1N1 vaccine to cover people up to age 24.

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Jordan okays use of swine flu vaccines

The state-run Jordan Food and drug Administration on Tuesday endorsed the public use of the anti-H1N1 virus vaccine, saying its “safety” was established through multiple lab-testing. “The JFDA has decided to allow the public circulation of the vaccine after its safety was proven through the conducting of tests at three local laboratories over the …

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The U.S. Defense Department says a small shipment of swine flu vaccine has arrived at the Guantanamo Bay military prison.

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