Swine Flu

As of April 2009 the swine flu A/H1N1 virus infection has taken hold in several countries. swine flu virus has the potential to mutate or evolve to be passed between humans in the future, and so become a pandemic, swine flu is a respiratory disease normally found in pigs but human cases can be transmitted in the same way as seasonal flu. Antiviral drugs are available which can effectively prevent and treat the infection. Preventive measures are of utmost importance to prevent spread.

Swine Flu News

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

NY prioritizes the weakest in swine flu fight: officials
AFP
NEW YORK (AFP) — New York officials Monday said their fight against swine flu will focus on those weakened by pre-existing conditions, as was the case in ...
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New York Daily News

Manhattan school closes as swine flu unease spreads; Experts: As ...
New York Daily News - New York,NY,USA
By Matt Lysiak AND Helen Kennedy Mayor Michael Bloomberg tries to allay New Yorkers' fears concerning swine flu at a Monday press conference. ...
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WHO May Raise Alert Level as Swine Flu Cases Leap in Japan
New York Times - United States
Japan was rushing to contain a widening outbreak of swine flu. By HIROKO TABUCHI and DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. TOKYO — Japan rushed to contain a widening ...
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