Swine Flu Map - H1N1 Flu Map » CDC http://swineflumaps.com H1N1 Map, Swine Flu Maps, News, Resources, and Updates Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:17:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 H1N1 Swine Flu Headlines for 5/22/09 http://swineflumaps.com/h1n1-swine-flu-headlines-for-52209/ http://swineflumaps.com/h1n1-swine-flu-headlines-for-52209/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 19:50:36 +0000 admin http://swineflumaps.com/?p=205

WHO Chief Resists Calls to Quickly Declare Influenza Pandemic

Voice of America - ?1 hour ago?
By Lisa Schlein The director-general of the World Health Organization, Margaret Chan, has closed the agency’s annual conference with a warning that nations …

Disease Hunters Add Swine Flu Genome to Arsenal

Wired News - ?1 hour ago?
By Alexis Madrigal The genetic portrait of the novel swine flu strain that’s still spreading around the globe has been completed, but some mysteries remain. …

WHO: swine flu to get worse

Radio Netherlands - ?2 hours ago?
The World Health Organisation warns that swine flu infections are likely to become worse and cause more deaths. It calls for the H1N1 strain to be watched …

CDC tests candidate viruses for swine flu vaccine

The Associated Press - ?2 hours ago?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Government scientists are moving a step closer to a possible swine flu vaccine, analyzing two candidate viruses that might be used to brew …

Tests of new flu virus suggests more are out there

Reuters - ?3 hours ago?
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) – The most complete analysis yet of the new H1N1 swine flu virus shows it must have …

Swine flu round up

Nature.com (subscription) - ?4 hours ago?
All Nature’s swine flu coverage is collected on our news special page. These regular updates on The Great Beyond round up the latest from other news sources …

WHO chief warns of danger, unpredicability of A/H1N1 virus

Xinhua - ?4 hours ago?
GENEVA, May 22 (Xinhua) — The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday again warned governments of the danger and unpredictability of the …

Three more test positive for (A)H1N1 virus

Taipei Times - ?4 hours ago?
By Jimmy Chuang Three more people have tested positive for the (A)H1N1 flu virus, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday, bringing Taiwan’s …

UK swine flu cases rise to 120

The Press Association - ?4 hours ago?
Five new cases of swine flu have been confirmed, taking the UK total to 117, health officials said. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) said the new cases …

Let’s not sit back over flu threat

Daily Nation - ?5 hours ago?
By HENRY OWOURPosted Friday, May 22 2009 at 18:35 It was first named Mexican flu and when Mexico protested, it was renamed swine flu and this annoyed animal …

Swine flu genes circulated undetected for years

The Associated Press - ?5 hours ago?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Genes included in the new swine flu may have been circulating undetected in pigs for at least a decade, according to researchers who have …

Eight more UK cases of swine flu

BBC News - ?5 hours ago?
Eight new cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the UK, bringing the total number to 120, while 169 other possible cases are under investigation. …

UK confirms 5 new cases of swine flu

GMA news.tv - ?5 hours ago?
LONDON — British health authorities have confirmed five new cases of swine flu, bringing the country’s total to 117. The Health Protection Authority said …

WHO: 42 Countries Report Swine Flu Cases

Voice of America - ?5 hours ago?
By VOA News The World Health Organization says 42 countries are reporting there have been more than 11000 cases of the swine influenza A-H1N1 virus. …

Pig populations need to be monitored for emerging flu viruses in …

The Canadian Press - ?6 hours ago?
TORONTO — An international team of researchers warns pig populations will need to be closely monitored in future for emerging influenza viruses. …

Warning as swine flu surges past 10000 mark

Brisbane Times - ?6 hours ago?
GENEVA: The global swine flu caseload has reached the 10000 mark and the crisis has escalated in Asia, despite stringent government efforts to contain the …

‘Subtle, sneaky’ swine flu could hit poor nations: WHO

AFP - ?2 hours ago?
GENEVA (AFP) — World Health Organisation chief Margaret Chan urged developing countries on Friday to be prepared for more severe cases of the “subtle, …

Flu Spreads, but Some Countries Ease Measures

New York Times - ?8 hours ago?
By SHARON OTTERMAN Japanese authorities began to ease measures aimed at controlling the spread of swine flu on Friday, saying the virus was not as lethal as …

Japan’s Mask Supply Falters as Flu and Fear Spread

Wall Street Journal - ?8 hours ago?
By JURO OSAWA TOKYO — Japanese makers of surgical masks say that despite boosting production amid the spread of A/H1N1 influenza, they can’t keep up with …

Japan eases anti-swine flu measures

AFP - ?8 hours ago?
TOKYO (AFP) — Japan on Friday eased its measures aimed at controlling the spread of swine flu, saying the virus was not as virulent as feared, …

Asia-Pacific to enter flu season

Straits Times - ?9 hours ago?
MANILA – THE change of seasons in the Asia-Pacific region could make it easier for swine flu to spread, World Health Organisation (WHO) officials warned on …

Swine Flu Must Be Global to Spark Pandemic, WHO Says

Bloomberg - ?9 hours ago?
By Jason Gale Japan’s swine flu taskforce eased policies on quarantine and flight inspections and downplayed the severity of the virus in new guidelines …

When is a pandemic not a pandemic?

Nature.com (subscription) - ?9 hours ago?
Arguments about the pandemic status of swine flu are a distraction from tackling the outbreak, warns Declan Butler. As the influenza A (H1N1) swine flu …

WHO warns of double influenza threat as south hemisphere enters winter

Xinhua - ?10 hours ago?
MANILA, May 22 (Xinhua) — The spread of the influenza A/H1N1 virus may pick up in the Asia Pacific region with the onset of southern winter and the threat …

WHO tally on A(H1N1): 11168 cases, 86 deaths

GMA news.tv - ?11 hours ago?
GENEVA — The World Health Organization says Chile, Japan and the United States have reported dozens of new swine flu cases, taking the global tally to 11168 …

Japan revises policies regarding new flu

Xinhua - ?11 hours ago?
TOKYO, May 22 (Xinhua) — The Japanese government revised its policies on fighting against the A/H1N1 flu due to relatively low fatality, even though the …

Japan eases flu controls as global infections rise

AFP - ?11 hours ago?
TOKYO (AFP) — Japan followed Mexico City in easing measures aimed at halting the spread of swine flu on Friday, saying it is not as virulent as first feared …

Two more countries report confirmed A/H1N1 flu cases

Xinhua - ?12 hours ago?
BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — Two more countries in Latin America and Asia — Honduras and the Philippine — have reported their first confirmed A/H1N1 …

Swine Flu Infects More People in Japan; US Death Toll Climbs

Bloomberg - ?14 hours ago?
By Stuart Biggs and Eijiro Ueno May 22 (Bloomberg) — Swine flu spread to more people in Japan as the government moderated its response to the outbreak, …

US swine flu toll rises to nine

Hindustan Times - ?14 hours ago?
The number of confirmed deaths from the A(H1N1) influenza virus in the US rose to nine after the death of a young man in Utah, the federal Centres for …
]]> http://swineflumaps.com/h1n1-swine-flu-headlines-for-52209/feed/ 0 Swine Flu Headlines for 5/7/09 http://swineflumaps.com/swine-flu-headlines-for-5709/ http://swineflumaps.com/swine-flu-headlines-for-5709/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 07:14:30 +0000 admin http://swineflumaps.com/?p=151 Officials Note Youth of Serious Flu Cases
New York Times
Gregory Bull/AP By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Although very few Americans have developed serious swine flu complications, those who have are surprisingly young, …

Clear vision of flu pandemic needed to avoid unnecessary panic

Xinhua
GENEVA, May 6 (Xinhua) — As the A/H1N1 flu virus continues to spread, the World Health Organization (WHO) has indicated recently that it’s possible to …

US health official: ‘I’d be surprised if no flu pandemic’

AsiaOne
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2009 (AFP) – A leading US health official said Wednesday he still expects the swine flu outbreak to reach the level of a pandemic, …

Schools reopen as disease-trackers change flu guidance

MarketWatch
The novel strain of flu virus that’s been stoking fear of a pandemic appears to be acting a lot like regular flu in the United States, except that it tends …

Developments on swine flu worldwide

The Associated Press
Key developments on swine flu outbreaks, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and government …

The latest on swine flu in BC

Vancouver Sun
Eight additional cases have been confirmed today for a total of 54 in British Columbia. The individuals have either recovered or are recovering. …

Swine flu hits youth the hardest

San Francisco Chronicle - ?7 hours ago?
(05-06) 17:28 PDT SAN FRANCISCO — Even as Bay Area children returned to school Wednesday with reassurance from public health officials that the swine flu …

No change in swine flu situation

New Zealand Herald
There had been no increase in the number of confirmed and suspected cases of swine flu overnight, the Ministry of Health said today. …

Inside The New Flu Virus

NPR
by Richard Knox The H1N1 swine flu virus in the influenza laboratory at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. …

Flu hitting the young: 15 is median age

USA Today
The H1N1 flu virus is hitting younger people harder than the rest of the population, US officials said today. In the United States the median age for …

Swine Flu: Remain Vigilant!

Huffington Post - ?10 hours ago?
Swine flu came to international attention within the past two weeks. Now, almost as quickly, it seems to be fading from the attention of the news media at …

US swine flu cases jump to 642

NEWS.com.au - ?10 hours ago?
THE number of confirmed US swine flu cases surged by 60 per cent today to 642 from 403, with infections reported in three more states and the death toll now …

School Closings Not Recommended for H1N1 Outbreak

FOXNews - ?10 hours ago?
by Jonathan Serrie School closings are no longer recommended for controlling the spread of the H1N1 “swine flu” virus. The Centers for Disease Control and …

Younger Age of More Severe Swine Flu Cases Worries Experts

Atlanta Journal Constitution - ?11 hours ago?
WEDNESDAY, May 6 (healthday News) — While the large majority of US cases of swine flu continue to be mild, those who are hospitalized with more severe …

NJ health officials say 2 more ‘probable’ cases of swine flu …

The Star-Ledger – NJ.com - ?11 hours ago?
by AP Matt Rainey/The Star-ledgercommissioner of the state Department of Health and Senior Services Heather Howard, center, testifies at a hearing on swine …

NYC has 6 more cases of swine flu; total is 80

Newsday - ?11 hours ago?
of NYC outbreaks; INCORPORATES material in BC-NY–Swine Flu-NY Schools Reopen; CHANGES dateline. ALBANY, NY (AP) _ New York state Health Commissioner …

Confirmed cases of A/H1N1 flu soar in US state of Illinois

Xinhua - ?11 hours ago?
CHICAGO, May 6 (Xinhua) — There are now 225 confirmed case of A/H1N1 flu in the US state Illinois, the Department of Public Health of the state said in a …

Swine flu: Avoid crowds World Health Organisation recommends

Telegraph.co.uk - ?11 hours ago?
Avoid crowds as much as possible to prevent the spread of swine flu, the World Health Organisation and European agencies have advised. by Rebecca Smith, …

US reports 642 cases of new H1N1 flu

Reuters - ?12 hours ago?
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States now has 642 confirmed cases of the new H1N1 flu, with two deaths, …

2 more probable swine flu cases reported in NJ

Philadelphia Inquirer - ?12 hours ago?
AP TRENTON, NJ – Health officials say two more probable cases of swine flu have been identified in New Jersey. The Burlington County Health Department said …

15 is median age of US swine flu hospital cases

The Associated Press - ?12 hours ago?
ATLANTA (AP) — People hospitalized in the United States for swine flu are turning out to be younger than is typical for regular flu. …

Flu Cases Rise in US; Mexico Reports More Deaths

Wall Street Journal - ?15 hours ago?
By JENNIFER CORBETT DOOREN WASHINGTON — Federal health officials said Wednesday they remain concerned about the new H1N1 influenza strain despite lifting a …

Four new A/H1N1 flu cases confirmed in Britain

Xinhua - ?15 hours ago?
LONDON, May 6 (Xinhua) — Four new cases of the A/H1N1 flu cases were confirmed on Wednesday in Britain, bringing the total number to 32 in the country. …

A/H1N1 flu confirmed cases down to 8 in Asia-Pacific region

Xinhua - ?15 hours ago?
HONG KONG, May 6 (Xinhua) — The number of confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1 in the Asia-Pacific region drops to eight as New Zealand ruled out one case …

Be vigilant amid Influenza A (H1N1) scare

Philippine Star - ?16 hours ago?
MANILA, Philippines – Several times in history, flu viruses mutate so radically that they could trigger a pandemic that could claim millions of lives …

Did We Overreact To Swine Flu Threat?

CBS News - ?16 hours ago?
As Story Starts To Fade From The Headlines, It May Appear So. But As 1918 Example Shows, We Aren’t Out Of The Woods Yet A woman wears a mask as a precaution …

Final 2 NYC schools closed over swine flu reopen

The Associated Press - ?16 hours ago?
NEW YORK (AP) — The two remaining New York City-area schools shuttered over suspected swine flu cases have reopened as concerns over the virus ease. …

Mexico flu death toll jumps

Aljazeera.net - ?16 hours ago?
Mexican authorities have said the number of people who died from the H1N1 virus has risen to 42 from 29 as businesses began to reopen after a five-day …

Mexico swine flu death toll jumps to 42

Reuters –
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The number of Mexicans who died from the new flu virus has jumped to 42, Mexican Health Minister Jose Angel Cordova said on …

Delayed tests take swine flu toll to 42

The Australian –
MEXICO CITY: Mexican health officials last night revealed that testing of backlogged cases has increased the confirmed swine flu death toll from 31 to 42, …
]]> http://swineflumaps.com/swine-flu-headlines-for-5709/feed/ 0 Video – CDC H1N1 Swine Flu Response Actions and Goals http://swineflumaps.com/video-cdc-h1n1-swine-flu-response-actions-and-goals/ http://swineflumaps.com/video-cdc-h1n1-swine-flu-response-actions-and-goals/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 05:10:21 +0000 admin http://swineflumaps.com/?p=100 This video podcast discusses the actions and goals of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, related to the current outbreak of H1N1 flu (swine flu).

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Swine Flu Press Briefings from the CDC

April 30, 2009

April 28, 2009

April 27, 2009

April 26, 2009

April 25, 2009

April 24, 2009

April 23, 2009

]]> http://swineflumaps.com/cdc-press-briefings-links-to-transcripts-and-mp3-files/feed/ 0 Centers for Disease Control – Latest Swine Flu Updates and Links http://swineflumaps.com/centers-for-disease-control-latest-swine-flu-updates-and-links/ http://swineflumaps.com/centers-for-disease-control-latest-swine-flu-updates-and-links/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:03:58 +0000 admin http://swineflumaps.com/centers-for-disease-control-latest-swine-flu-updates-and-links/ Here is the link to the CDC’s page on the Swine Flu. It is updated often with facts and figures related to the Swine Flu situation.

More CDC Quick Links:
Guidance for Professionals
Reports and Publications
CDC Press Briefings
Travel Notices
Past Daily Updates on the Situation

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Dr. Richard Besser is live providing a Press Conference from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). I will add this clip as it becomes available. Tune in to CNN, etc. if you are able for the latest from the CDC.

Quick Notes:
40 Confirmed Cases in 5 States
1 individual hospitalized
All that have been infected have recovered.
Expect to see cases in other areas of the country
No severe disease in US to this point

]]> http://swineflumaps.com/dr-richard-besser-cdc-press-conference-42709-12-noon-cst/feed/ 0 CDC Influenza Division Video on Swine Flu http://swineflumaps.com/cdc-influenza-division-video-on-swine-flu/ http://swineflumaps.com/cdc-influenza-division-video-on-swine-flu/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:01:21 +0000 admin http://swineflumaps.com/?p=35 In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee with the CDC Influenza Division describes Swine Flu – its signs and symptoms, how it is transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can take to protect themselves from it, and what people should do if they do become ill.

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