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Looking for the lates news on the flu? You will find it here. Click on an article below to read more.  “ Swine flu shot campaign could involve 600M doses ” A potential fall swine flu immunization campaign may involve an unprecedented 600 million doses of vaccine, though officials said Friday they haven't figured out how to administer so many doses or accurately track side effects if a seasonal vaccine is given simultaneously. “ N.J. summer camps prepare for swine flu virus ” With most New Jersey summer camps scheduled to begin within the next few weeks, camp administrators are preparing to contend with the threat of H1N1 influenza. “ Kids may get swine flu shots first ” Schoolchildren could be first in line for swine flu vaccine this fall — and schools are being put on notice that they might even be turned into shot clinics. “ World now at the start of 2009 influenza pandemic ” In late April, WHO announced the emergence of a novel influenza A virus. “ Green introduces bipartisan pandemic preparedness, flu prevention bill ” U.S. Rep. Gene Green (D-TX) joined by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA) introduced HR 2596, the No Child Left Unimmunized Against Influenza Act of 2009. “ WHO on verge of declaring H1N1 flu pandemic ” The World Health Organisation (WHO) is on the verge of declaring the first influenza pandemic in more than 40 years, but wants to ensure countries are well prepared to prevent a panic, its top flu expert said on Tuesday. “ Swine Flu Now Reported in All 50 States ” Swine flu cases have now been reported in all 50 states, with the total number of people infected probably surpassing 200,000, U.S. health officials said Monday. “ A Cytokine Storm? Why are younger people who usually fight off flu succumbing to the swine flu? ” H1N1 (swine) flu, with nearly 13,000 confirmed cases worldwide through May 27, and with at least 80 deaths blamed on it in Mexico, its place of origin, remains high on the World Health Organization's radar screen. “ Swine Flu Strain From California Recommended by WHO for Vaccine ” The World Health Organization said it identified a variant of the swine flu virus that drugmakers should consider using in any vaccine against the new H1N1 strain. “ U.S. Says Older People Appear Safer From New Flu Strain ” Confirming the first impressions of many American and Mexican doctors, federal health officials said on Wednesday that people born before 1957 appear to have some immunity to the swine flu virus now circulating. “ U.S. officials consider bumping up flu shot season ” U.S. health officials said on Wednesday they are considering starting the vaccination campaign for seasonal flu earlier this year to make room for a possible second round of shots against the new H1N1 flu. “ WHO warns of unfolding pandemic ” Humanity may be witnessing an influenza pandemic unfold, the head of the World Health Organisation said on Monday, as Japan reported a big jump in infections with the newly-discovered H1N1 virus. “ A New Influenza Virus ” Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in April, 2009. The virus is infecting people and is spreading from person-to-person, sparking a growing outbreak of illness in the United States. “ What's in a cough? 20,000 viruses ” The next time you cough or sneeze, there is good reason to cover your mouth. “ H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) ” Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in April, 2009. The virus is infecting people and is spreading from person-to-person, and has sparked a growing outbreak of illness in the United States with an increasing number of cases being reported internationally as well. “ H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) ” CDC continues to take aggressive action to respond to an expanding outbreak caused by novel H1N1 flu. “ Commentary: Keeping your hands free of flu virus ” The rapid spread of the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (also known as swine flu) from Mexico to at least 19 other countries in less than 10 days is a cause of major concern. “ Expert: A healthy nose helps prevent flu ” There is no vaccine to prevent swine flu disease, but a U.S. doctor says there are simple ways to help reduce risk of all infections including influenza. “ Governor Perdue Signs House Bill 217 ” Governor Sonny Perdue today signed House Bill 217, the “Access to Flu Vaccines Act,” which permits pharmacists and nurses to order and dispense flu shots pursuant to a protocol agreement with a physician. The bill also grants the Governor broader emergency powers if a pandemic influenza is declared by the World Health Organization or the Centers for Disease Control. “ FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Influenza Medicines ” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in response to requests from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) to make available to public health and medical personnel important diagnostic and therapeutic tools to identify and respond to the swine flu virus under certain circumstances. The agency issued these EUAs for the use of certain Relenza and Tamiflu antiviral products, and for the rRT-PCR Swine Flu Panel diagnostic test.  
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