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WHO warns of severe form of swine flu
WASHINGTON – Doctors are reporting a severe form of swine flu that goes straight to the lungs, causing severe illness in otherwise healthy young people and requiring expensive hospital treatment, the World Health Organization said Friday.
Reuters 08/29/2009 2:00 PM
DOH: Second wave of H1N1 more virulent
MANILA - The Department of Health on Friday warned that a more virulent strain of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus could hit the country even as experts search for a vaccine to defeat the virus.
abs-cbnNEWS.com 08/29/2009 8:18 AM
Pinoys in Belgium less affected by A(H1N1)
Filipinos and other residents of Belgium continue to enjoy traveling in and out of the country amid a growing number of people infected by A(H1N1) worldwide.
By Raquel Bernal-Crisostomo, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau 08/27/2009 1:03 PM
Brazil tops global swine flu toll with 557 deaths: officials
SAO PAULO - Brazil now has 557 swine flu deaths, making it the country with the highest number of fatalities in the world from the disease, according to figures announced by the health ministry Wednesday.
Agence France-Presse 08/27/2009 7:52 AM
Back to school in Europe as swine flu fears loom large
LONDON - Millions of children will go back to school across Europe over the next few weeks despite fears that their return could help spark a second wave of swine flu infections.
Agence France-Presse 08/24/2009 11:34 PM
Chilean turkey virus identical to pandemic A(H1N1): official
SANTIAGO - Chilean health officials on Saturday confirmed that a flu outbreak detected on two turkey farms was identical to the pandemic influenza A(H1N1) virus and was transmitted by humans.
Agence France-Presse 08/23/2009 8:26 AM
Swine flu, economic downturn overshadow Muslim holiday
RIYADH - Muslims entered the fasting and feasting month of Ramadan on Saturday with swine flu and the economic downturn adding to the security fears that plague several Islamic countries in dampening the mood.
Agence France-Presse 08/22/2009 7:46 PM
WHO urges China to share swine flu vaccine
BEIJING - With a likely "explosion" of swine flu in the coming months, a leading WHO official has urged China to distribute vaccines to needy nations to help contain the disease.
Agence France-Presse 08/22/2009 5:58 PM
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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