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5000 Swine Flu Deaths World Wide
We have seen earlier how the currently ongoing H1N1 Swine flu virus has been so much more of a killer than the H5N1 Bird Flu virus and now the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that about 5000 worldwide have already died from the Swine Flu virus. This number however is considered to be something [...]
Shutting Schools Maybe a Good Idea After all Says WHO
While in many cities of India schools were being shut in order to stop the spread of the H1N1 Swine Flu virus, this was often criticized as being a ‘panic reaction’ or ‘needless overreaction’ or even labeled ‘unnecessary’. In fact even the health ministry indicated that this shutting of entire schools where children tested positive [...]
WHO Warns of Winter Swine Flu Surge
The World Health Organization has warned today that South East Asia may see a huge uptrend in Swine Flu infections in the coming winter months. Nations of the region were told to continue taking measures to combat the spread of the H1N1 Swine Flu virus. “WHO continues to closely monitor the geographical spread of the [...]
WHO Says Over 2800 have died from the Swine Flu Worldwide
The World Health Organisation has announced that till date, about 2,800 lives have been claimed by the H1N1 Swine flu virus all over the world. The reason for this is not that this virus stain is particularly virulent but that it is spreading very fast, according to this Medical News Today report. The report indicates [...]
Why Screening for Swine Flu is not of Use Anymore
To begin with, screening at airports and other entry points into the country, enabled the authorities to check the entry of the H1N1 Swine flu virus in the country. Now however, this virus is ‘established’ within the country, and there is on real way to containing it, though everyone can do their bit to limit [...]
WHO: No Tamiflu For Healthy People With Swine Flu
The World Health Organization says healthy people who catch swine flu don’t need antiviral drugs like Tamiflu. In new advice issued to health officials on Friday, the U.N. agency said doctors don’t need to give Tamiflu to healthy people who have mild to moderate cases of swine flu. WHO said the drug should definitely be [...]
WHO Predicts Explosion Of Swine Flu Cases
The global spread of swine flu will endanger more lives as it speeds up in coming months and governments must boost preparations for a swift response, the World Health Organization said Friday. There will soon be a period of further global spread of the virus, and most countries may see swine flu cases double every [...]