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Influenza A (H1N1) Epidemic

Swine flu poses "serious health threat" to US, could kill 90k Americans: White House

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a report on Monday, saying the H1N1 swine flu poses a serious health threat to the United States and could kill as many as 90,000 Americans.

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Bookkeeping: Closing Allegiant Travel (ALGT) - Swine Flu Not a Threat? Aug 25, 2009 3:25PM

As I scroll through the charts of positions on the long side, Allegiant Travel (ALGT) has one of the most challenged.It tried to rally through a key resistance the past 3 days and has been rejected - setting this up to be more of a short term technical short, rather than long.But truth be told, this... Read more

WHO chief urges swine flu vigilance Aug 17, 2009 10:54AM

The world must remain on its guard against H1N1 influenza, which has been mild so far but could become more serious as the northern hemisphere heads into winter, the head of the World Health Organization said on Sunday. Read more

"Three amigos" summit dominated by swine flu, trade Aug 10, 2009 9:15AM

Leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada gather on Monday to present a united front to try to limit the spread of the H1N1 swine flu, but there is less unity on simmering trade issues. Read more

ALDA Pharmaceuticals Corp. (APCSF.OB) Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer Confirmed to Eliminate Swine Flu Virus in 15 Seconds Aug 07, 2009 10:21AM

ALDA Pharmaceuticals Corp. announced this morning that tests conducted at an independent laboratory have confirmed its T36® Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer of being capable of completely killing the new H1N1 Virus (Swine-like H1N1 Influenza A virus Strain A/California/04/2009) in 15 seconds or less. Dr. ... Read more

H1N1 breaks out in Hong Kong hospital Jul 31, 2009 2:59PM

Hong Kong's Hospital Authority reported on Friday the H1N1 outbreak in the city's hospital, with five patients in a ward infected H1N1 and totally 64 hospital staff confirmed with H1N1. Read more

Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corp. (ADMP.OB) Influenza Vaccine Demonstrates Efficiency in Immunity against the Virus Jul 31, 2009 3:25AM

Though it’s not getting the frenzy of media attention it received in the past several months, the World Health Organization and Center for Disease Control say the H1N1 (swine flu) is still spreading worldwide and remains a constant threat. Pharmaceutical companies are working to overcome modern c... Read more

Wal-Mart weighs role in U.S. H1N1 vaccination plans Jul 30, 2009 3:02PM

Wal-Mart Stores Inc is discussing with U.S. health officials the possibility of putting vaccination sites at some of its stores for an H1N1 swine flu inoculation campaign this fall, a company official said on Thursday. Read more

Sinovac Biotech. Ltd. (SVA) Begins H1N1 testing program in China, Enters into Agreement with Philippine Distributor Jul 30, 2009 6:13AM

Some products provide solutions to global issues. These products are often more a need rather than a want. Being able to capitalize on this unfortunate reality is the key. Of course management needs to be cognizant of the moral questions that go along with these types of products, but the opportunit... Read more

Five groups of people should get swine flu vaccine first (video) Jul 29, 2009 8:06PM

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a panel of medical experts from around the country that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Wednesday that five groups of people should be vaccinated first. Read more
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