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(UPDATE) Muslims celebrate Eid amid caution over swine flu
CAIRO - Muslims worldwide on Sunday celebrated Eid al-Fitr marking the end of Ramadan, but authorities urged caution as large gatherings and returning Mecca pilgrims fuelled fears of swine flu spreading.
Agence France-Presse 09/21/2009 7:07 AM
Flu on campus: What works, what doesn't
CHICAGO, Sept 18 - Cramped living quarters on college campuses increase students' chances of being infected with all kinds of flu, but scrupulous hand hygiene and simple face masks may help some stay healthy, at least until swine flu vaccines become available next month, health experts say.
Reuters 09/21/2009 12:58 AM
China warns of stability threat from H1N1 flu
BEIJING – China's public security ministry has warned police to be on guard against any threats to public order linked to the spread of the H1N1 strain of flu, including the spreading of rumors and price-gouging for drugs.
Reuters 09/19/2009 2:19 PM
Bolivians told no anti-flu masks to avoid bank heists
LA PAZ – Bolivian banks have banned customers from wearing masks on their premises, in a bid to curb an epidemic of robberies by people taking advantage of swine flu fears to hide their faces.
Agence France-Presse 09/17/2009 7:57 AM
Flu experts gear up for pandemic of vaccine worry
WASHINGTON - One million heart attacks, 700,000 strokes and 900,000 miscarriages -- U.S. public health officials want Americans to know these will happen every single year with or without a swine flu vaccine campaign.
Reuters 09/17/2009 2:34 AM
Saudis dismiss Hajj swine flu fears but other states worry
DUBAI - Saudi Arabia has dismissed fears of swine flu striking the hundreds of thousands of Muslims expected normally to perform the Hajj (pilgrimage) in Mecca despite other Arab nations' concerns over the A(H1N1) virus.
Agence France-Presse 09/16/2009 7:02 PM
WHO chief warns of swine flu threat to poor countries
COPENHAGEN - Swine flu will have a "devastating effect" on poor countries where lives will be lost due to ill-equipped health care facilities, the World Health Organization warned on Tuesday.
Agence France-Presse 09/15/2009 11:15 PM
40% of swine flu patients young and healthy: WHO
VIENNA - About 40 percent of people who have died of swine flu or fallen seriously ill were young and otherwise healthy, an expert from the World Health Organisation told a conference in Vienna Monday.
Agence France-Presse 09/15/2009 12:47 AM
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Philippine Department of Health
World Health Organization
- Swine Influenza information page
- Swine Influenza Frequently Asked Questions
- Current Phase of Alert in the WHO Global Influenza Preparedness Plan
- Swine Influenza Virtual Press Briefings (audio files and transcripts)
- International Health Regulations 2005
- CDC updates on Twitter
US Center for Disease Control
- Swine flu information page
- Key Facts
- Swine Flu Video
- Brochure: Swine Influenza in Pigs and People
- Swine Flu: Antiviral Drugs (April 29, 2009)
- Guidance for Clinicians and Public Health Professionals
- Travelers' Guide
- Risk of Swine flu Associated with Travel to Affected Areas
- Human Swine Flu Daily Updates
- Swine flu public announcements