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WHO says too early to declare swine flu peak over
GENEVA - 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 here.
Agence France-Presse 02/24/2010 10:32 AM
WHO experts to determine if worst of flu pandemic is over
GENEVA, Switzerland - The World Health Organisation said Thursday that its emergency panel of swine flu experts would meet this month to formally determine whether the pandemic has passed its peak.
Agence France-Presse 02/12/2010 12:21 AM
Colder Baguio weather raises A (H1N1) fears
MANILA, Philippines - Residents of Baguio City are wearing warmer clothing for fear of catching cold and even the A (H1N1) virus after the city's temperature continued to drop in recent days.
abs-cbnNEWS.com 01/14/2010 5:31 PM
Under fire WHO ready to review handling of flu pandemic
GENEVA, Switzerland - The World Health Organisation said Tuesday that it was ready to hold an independent review of its response to swine flu, amid growing criticism of official handling of the pandemic.
Agence France-Presse 01/12/2010 8:55 PM
At least 12,220 dead from H1N1 around world: WHO
GENEVA – At least 12,220 deaths from H1N1 flu have been formally confirmed around the globe but the pandemic appears to be declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
Reuters 12/31/2009 8:12 AM
WHO chief yet to be vaccinated against swine flu
GENEVA – World Health Organization chief Margaret Chan revealed Tuesday that she has yet to be vaccinated against the swine flu virus, which has killed over 11,500 people world-wide.
Agence France-Presse 12/30/2009 12:11 PM
Flu pandemic that has the world on alert
PARIS, France - The first flu pandemic of the 21st century, swine flu, has been less deadly than feared since it emerged this year but has taken an unusually high toll among the world's young, leaving thousands dead.
Agence France-Presse 12/22/2009 8:06 AM
800,000 H1N1 vaccine doses for young children recalled
One of the five manufacturers supplying H1N1 vaccine to the United States is recalling hundreds of thousands of flu shots because they aren't as potent as they should be.
By Miriam Falco, CNN Medical News Managing Editor 12/16/2009 4:54 PM
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- Swine Influenza information page
- Swine Influenza Frequently Asked Questions
- Current Phase of Alert in the WHO Global Influenza Preparedness Plan
- Swine Influenza Virtual Press Briefings (audio files and transcripts)
- International Health Regulations 2005
- CDC updates on Twitter
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- Swine flu information page
- Key Facts
- Swine Flu Video
- Brochure: Swine Influenza in Pigs and People
- Swine Flu: Antiviral Drugs (April 29, 2009)
- Guidance for Clinicians and Public Health Professionals
- Travelers' Guide
- Risk of Swine flu Associated with Travel to Affected Areas
- Human Swine Flu Daily Updates
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