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Swine flu vaccine orders pass one billion: WHO
PARIS - Northern hemisphere countries have so far ordered more than one billion doses of swine flu vaccine, the World Health Organisation said Tuesday.
Agence France-Presse 08/19/2009 2:29 AM
Costa Rican leader Arias recovers from swine flu
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Costa Rican President Oscar Arias has recovered from a bout of H1N1 swine flu and will return to his normal routine on Tuesday, his office said on Monday.
Reuters 08/18/2009 6:55 AM
US striker Donovan treated for swine flu
CHICAGO – United States forward Landon Donovan has been quarantined suffering from swine flu and his team mates are to be treated as a precaution, the US Soccer Federation said on Friday.
Reuters 08/15/2009 7:38 PM
Beckham teammate Donovan struck by swine flu
LOS ANGELES - US forward Landon Donovan has contracted swine flu but is not contagious and he might play for the Los Angeles Galaxy in a Major League Soccer match on Saturday against visiting Seattle.
Agence France-Presse 08/15/2009 8:42 AM
Holding hands, kissing during Mass OK'd
MANILA - The Archdiocese of Manila lifted on Friday a ban on holding of hands during Mass that was imposed two months ago to prevent the spread of Influenza A (H1N1).
abs-cbnNEWS.com 08/14/2009 4:36 PM
University in Vigan suspends classes due to A(H1N1)
Classes in all levels in University of Northern Philippines in Vigan City have been suspended until August 18 after 6 persons were found positive for A(H1N1) virus infection.
abs-cbnNEWS.com 08/13/2009 11:45 PM
Flying rabbis fight swine flu with prayer, trumpets
JERUSALEM – Dozens of Israeli rabbis versed in the esoteric secrets of the Kabbalah have taken to the skies to pray for an end to the swine flu epidemic.
Agence France-Presse 08/13/2009 10:28 AM
Tamiflu should not be given to children with flu: study
PARIS - Children with seasonal flu should not be given antivirals such as Tamiflu because harmful side effects outweigh relatively meager benefits, according to a study released Monday.
Agence France-Presse 08/10/2009 8:14 PM
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Philippine Department of Health
World Health Organization
- 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
US Center for Disease Control
- 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
- Swine flu public announcements