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More H1N1 flu deaths in NZ
WELLINGTON – THE number of H1N1 flu deaths in New Zealand has risen to six and vaccine supplies are dwindling, officials said on Monday, despite the World Health Organisation declaring the pandemic over.
WHO sets up independent review of swine flu response (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation said Monday it would go ahead next month with an independent review of the response to the swine flu pandemic, after criticism of its role in declaring a global alert.
Global swine flu toll reaches 16,713: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Swine flu has claimed at least 16,713 lives around the world since it was first uncovered in Mexico and the United States last April, the World Health Organisation said Friday.
WHO says too early to declare swine flu peak over (AFP via Yahoo! News)
It is too early to say that the swine flu pandemic has peaked in all parts of the world, the World Health Organisation’s emergency committee said.
Too early to change swine flu pandemic phase: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation said Wednesday that it was “not appropriate” to change its pandemic phases to show that the peak of the swine flu is over.
WHO says too early to declare swine flu peak over (AFP via Yahoo! News)
It is too early to say that the swine flu pandemic has peaked in all parts of the world, the World Health Organisation’s emergency committee said.
WHO says too early to declare swine flu peak over (AFP via Yahoo! News)
It is too early to say that the swine flu pandemic has peaked in all parts of the world, the World Health Organisation’s emergency committee said.
Global swine flu death toll creeps towards 16,000: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The global death toll from swine flu approached the 16,000 mark as the pandemic waned in much of Europe and Asia, the World Health Organisation said Friday.
Swine flu to be included in north’s seasonal vaccine (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation said Thursday that the swine flu pandemic virus would threaten again next winter in the northern hemisphere and recommended its inclusion in the regular influenza vaccine.
WHO: Add swine flu to regular vaccine (3news)
The World Health Organisation is recommending that swine flu be added to the regular flu vaccine next season.
Global swine flu death toll falls in past week: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The global death toll from swine flu has risen to 15,174, up 463 from a week ago, but the pandemic is steadily losing momentum around the world, the World Health Organisation said on Friday.
Swine flu could have been a disaster | Mark Honigsbaum (Guardian Unlimited)
We were right to prepare for a swine flu pandemic – and it must not stop us anticipating future global health risks Swine flu is no longer sickening very many people but that does not mean it is no longer newsworthy. On the contrary, in recent weeks a succession of critics have rounded on “happy-go-lucky” [...]
Global swine flu death toll rises to 14,711: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The death toll from the swine flu pandemic has risen to at least 14,711, up 569 from a week ago, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Friday.
Swine flu toll reaches 14,142: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The death toll from the swine flu pandemic has risen to at least 14,142, up 588 from a week ago, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday.
Swine Flu: FG, WHO in Talks over Vaccines (This Day)
Sequel to the outbreak of the A: H1N1 also known as swine flu which claimed two lives in Nigeria, Federal Government and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have begun talks on the possibility of providing the country with swine flu vaccines.
‘Swine flu scare exaggerated to sell drugs’ (Independent Online)
Euro health chief Wolfgang Wodarg claims the makers of flu drugs and vaccines influenced the World Health Organisation to declare swine flu a pandemic to cash in on a worldwide scare.
WHO chief vaccinated against swine flu (AsiaOne)
GENEVA – World Health Organisation chief Margaret Chan has been vaccinated against the swine flu, a spokeswoman said Tuesday, adding that the UN health agency recommends vaccination for everyone.
WHO chief warns against swine flu complacency (AFP via Yahoo! News)
World Health Organisation chief Margaret Chan warned Tuesday against complacency on the swine flu pandemic, noting that influenza viruses are “highly unpredictable” and could still mutate.
Global swine flu pandemic deaths pass 10,000: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The number of swine flu deaths worldwide passed the 10,000 mark about eight months after the pandemic strain was uncovered in April, reaching 10,582, World Health Organisation data showed Friday.
Too early to declare end to swine flu pandemic: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Senior World Health Organisation official Keiji Fukuda said Thursday that it was too early to declare the swine flu pandemic over, as it continues at “high levels” in parts of Europe and central Asia.
Too early to declare end to swine flu pandemic: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Senior World Health Organisation official Keiji Fukuda said Thursday that it was too early to declare the swine flu pandemic over, as it continues at “high levels” in parts of Europe and central Asia.
Swine flu in France is rising: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
France remains the only western European nation where swine flu is rising as the pandemic sweeps eastwards across the northern hemisphere, the World Health Organisation said Friday.
Severely ill hospital patients need swine flu drug boost: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation on Wednesday recommended boosted antiviral treatment for hospital patients with severely weakened immune systems who contract swine flu, following recent clusters of Tamiflu resistance.
Swine flu deaths soar, Ukraine closes schools (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The number of global swine flu deaths spiked by 700 in a week, the World Health Organisation said Friday, as Ukraine closed schools and cinemas in the toughest measures taken in Europe over the virus.
Swine flu deaths soar, Ukraine closes schools (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The number of global swine flu deaths spiked by 700 in a week, the World Health Organisation said Friday, as Ukraine closed schools and cinemas in the toughest measures taken in Europe over the virus.
Swine flu deaths jump by 700 in a week: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The number of swine flu deaths jumped by 700 in a week, reaching at least 5,700 worldwide since the virus was first uncovered in April, World Health Organisation data indicated Friday.
Swine flu toll climbs to 4,735: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
At least 4,735 people have died from swine flu infections since the A(H1N1) virus was uncovered in April, the World Health Organisation said Friday.
Poorer nations to get donated swine flu vaccine: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
About 100 developing countries will receive international donations of swine flu vaccines, maybe as soon as November, a World Health Organisation official said Monday.
Swine flu toll climbs to 4,525: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
At least 4,525 people have died from swine flu infections since the A(H1N1) virus was uncovered in April, the World Health Organisation said Friday.
WHO reports mild adverse effects in China swine flu jabs (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation said Tuesday that four people in China had reportedly suffered mild “adverse” effects after being vaccinated against swine flu.
Swine flu death toll reaches 3,917: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Some 3,917 people have died from swine flu infections since the A(H1N1) virus was uncovered in April, the World Health Organisation said on Friday.
WHO says 2010 vaccines should cover swine flu (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation said Wednesday that vaccines to be prepared for the southern hemisphere’s 2010 flu season should offer protection against the pandemic swine flu virus.
WHO warns of major shortfall in swine flu vaccine (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Production of swine flu vaccines will fall “substantially” short of the amount needed to protect the global population, the World Health Organisation warned Friday as the pandemic death toll rose.
WHO warns of major shortfall in swine flu vaccine (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Production of swine flu vaccines will fall “substantially” short of the amount needed to protect the global population, the World Health Organisation warned Friday as the pandemic death toll rose.
Swine flu vaccine production lags as death toll mounts (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Production of swine flu vaccines will fall “substantially” short of the amount needed to protect the global population, the World Health Organisation warned Friday as the pandemic death toll rose.
Global swine flu toll reaches 3,486: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The global swine flu death toll has reached 3,486, up 281 from a week ago, the World Health Organisation said Friday.
Global swine flu toll reaches 3,486: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The global swine flu death toll has reached 3,486, up 281 from a week ago, the World Health Organisation said Friday.
WHO says swine flu vaccines ‘to fall short’ (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation warned Friday that the annual production of swine flu vaccines is expected to fall well short of the 4.9 billion doses that it had earlier forecast.
Swine flu death toll reach 3,205: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation said on Friday that at least 3,205 people have died from swine flu since the new A(H1N1) virus was uncovered in April.
Closing schools most effective against swine flu: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation said on Friday that studies indicate school closures show the “greatest benefits” against the spread of the swine flu virus when implemented early in the outbreak.
Swine flu deaths climb past 2,800: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation said Friday that at least 2,837 people had died from swine flu virus infections.
WHO Warns Of Severe Form Of Swine Flu
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Doctors are reporting a severe form of swine flu that goes straight to the lungs, causing severe illness in otherwise healthy young people and requiring expensive hospital treatment, the World Health Organisation said on Friday.
Swine flu virus now most prevalent strain of flu: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation said Friday that the swine flu virus has overtaken other viruses to become the most prevalent flu strain.
Swine flu death toll surpasses 2,100: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation said Friday that 2,185 people have died from swine flu, with some tropical countries reporting “moderate strains” on their healthcare systems amid surges in infections.
Swine flu death toll surpasses 2,100: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
At least 2,185 people have died in the swine flu pandemic since the new virus was uncovered in April, the World Health Organisation said Friday.
Swine flu vaccine orders pass one billion: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Northern hemisphere countries have so far ordered more than one billion doses of swine flu vaccine, the World Health Organisation said Tuesday.
Swine flu toll hits 1,462, infections slow in south (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation on Tuesday said some 1,462 people had died from swine flu, and that infections were starting to decline in the southern hemisphere but picking up in several Asian countries.
WHO advises swine flu drugs for pregnant women (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation is recommending that pregnant women should have immediate access to antiviral drugs to treat swine flu because they appear to be more vulnerable, a spokeswoman said Friday.
Swine flu death toll at 816: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Swine flu has caused the deaths of 816 people around the world, with most of the victims in the Americas region, according to data published Monday by the World Health Organisation.
Factfile: What is swine flu? (AFP via Yahoo! News)
“Swine flu” is the name commonly given to a new form of flu. From a first known case in Mexico, the outbreak has spread at exceptional speed, prompting the UN’s World Health Organisation (WHO) to declare a pandemic on June 11. The official designation is A(H1N1) influenza.
Swine flu virus has spread to almost every country: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Swine flu has spread to nearly every corner of the globe, the World Health Organisation has said, admitting it was still unknown how the virus would mutate in the northern hemisphere’s winter.
Swine flu virus has spread to almost every country: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Swine flu has spread to nearly every corner of the globe, the World Health Organisation said Friday, admitting it was still unknown how the virus would mutate in the northern hemisphere’s winter.
Swine flu has spread to almost every country: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The swine flu virus has spread to almost every country in the world since it was discovered at the end of March, the World Health Organisation said Friday.
Swine flu virus has spread to almost every country: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The swine flu virus has spread to almost every country in the world since it was discovered at the end of March, the World Health Organisation said Friday.
Global swine flu death toll jumps above 700: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Swine flu has killed more than 700 people around the world since the outbreak began some four months ago, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday.
Swine flu sweeping world at ‘unprecedented speed’: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Swine flu has swept the globe at “unprecedented speed,” the World Health Organisation said Friday, as a study warned the pandemic could tip the world into deflation and delay the economic recovery.
Swine flu sweeping world at ‘unprecedented speed’: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Swine flu has swept the globe at “unprecedented speed,” the World Health Organisation said Friday, as a study warned the pandemic could tip the world into deflation and delay the economic recovery.
WHO stops giving global swine flu tally (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation said Friday that the swine flu pandemic is moving around the globe at an “unprecedented” speed as it stopped giving figures on numbers affected.
WHO stops giving global swine flu tally (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation said Friday that the swine flu pandemic is moving around the globe at an “unprecedented” speed as it stopped giving figures on numbers affected.
Swine flu vaccine still months away: WHO chief (AFP via Yahoo! News)
World Health Organisation chief Margaret Chan cast doubt Wednesday on the government’s plans to start vaccinating from next month those most at risk of contracting swine flu.
WHO chief: Swine flu vaccine still months away (AFP via Yahoo! News)
World Health Organisation chief Margaret Chan cast doubt Wednesday on the government’s plans to start vaccinating from next month those most at risk of contracting swine flu.
WHO to ask infected countries to stop testing swine flu cases (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The World Health Organisation said Tuesday it would ask countries with large caseloads of swine flu to move away from laboratory testing of individual cases towards collecting more macro-trends of the disease.