Swine flu bill 'hard to justify'

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Published April 25, 2010 at 12:21 p.m.

The vast amount of money spent on swine flu is difficult to justify, a spokesman for NI GPs argues ...

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Boy died after swine flu mistake

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Published April 22, 2010 at 11:27 a.m.

A diabetic boy who was misdiagnosed with swine flu died as a result of natural causes aggravated by neglect, a coroner rules ...

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NEW: Question & Answer: 2009 H1N1 and Pregnancy

Published April 21, 2010 at 11:36 a.m.

This document provides updated information on pregnancy as a risk factor for serious 2009 H1N1-related complications based on findings from a recent study ...

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UPDATE: CDC estimates of 2009 H1N1 related cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States from April 2009 - March 13, 2010.

Published April 19, 2010 at 12:17 p.m.

CDC has again updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. The new estimates incorporate an additional four weeks of flu data from the previous estimates released on March 12, 2010 ...

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UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending April 10, 2010

Published April 16, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

During week 14 (April 4-10, 2010), influenza activity decreased in the U.S. 52 (2.7%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza ...

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UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to April 3, 2010

Published April 16, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

As of April 16, 2010, the Aggregate Hospitalizations and Deaths Reporting Activity (AHDRA) has concluded for the 2009-2010 flu season. The AHDRA surveillance system was created specifically in response to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, and the system will be maintained for quick implementation in the event of another flu pandemic. CDC will continue to track hospitalizations and deaths through its traditional seasonal flu surveillance systems during the 2010-2011 season. Pneumonia and influenza-related

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MMWR UPDATE: Influenza Activity --- United States, August 30, 2009 - March 27, 2010, and Composition of the 2010 - 11 Influenza Vaccine

Published April 15, 2010 at 1:35 p.m.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) April 16, 2010 / 59(14);423-430 ...

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Swine Flu’s Toll on Military, Young People

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Published April 13, 2010 at 4:01 p.m.

Military personnel and younger people had higher swine flu infection rates when the disease swept Singapore in 2009, a new study finds ...

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NEW: 5 Things Caregivers of People with Disabilities Need To Know About the Flu

Published April 8, 2010 at 10:27 a.m.

If you provide care for a person with a disability either at home or in a community-based setting, read the 5 Things Caregivers of People with Disabilities Need to Know about the Flu ...

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NEW: 5 Things People with Disabilities Need To Know About the Flu

Published April 8, 2010 at 10:25 a.m.

If you are a person with a disability, read the 5 Things People with Disabilities Need to know about the Flu ...

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