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Narendra Modi down with swine flu, isolated for a week (Second Lead)GANDHINAGAR - Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is down with swine flu, doctors said Friday, two days after his return from Russia. He has been quarantined for a week, is on a liquid diet and those who interacted with him recently have been advised medical caution. Two more deaths take India’s swine flu toll to 465 (Roundup)NEW DELHI - Two more swine flu deaths were reported in India Friday, taking the total toll in the country due to Influenza A (H1N1) virus to 465, health authorities said here. Children need only one swine flu vaccine shot: WHOGENEVA/VIENNA - World Health Organisation (WHO) advisors recommend that children get only one shot of swine flu vaccine, a WHO official said Friday in Geneva, reversing the organisation’s previous view that children should receive two doses. Narendra Modi downed with swine flu
Chandigarh gets five new positive cases of swine fluCHANDIGARH - Five new positive cases of influenza A (H1N1) virus were detected in this union territory Thursday, a health official said here Friday. Narendra Modi down with swine fluGANDHINAGAR - Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is down with swine flu two days after returning from Russia, doctors at a hospital said Friday. Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor, Zocor, may improve flu survival, study findsmore images Swine flu prompts hundreds of schools to close, keeping tens of thousands of students homemore images Sebelius urges Americans to try again for swine flu vaccine, as supply slowly grows
From Elmo to ‘Happy Birthday’ hand washing, kids learn their part in preventing spread of flumore images Six swine flu deaths take India’s toll to 457NEW DELHI - Six swine flu deaths, including four from Puducherry, were reported Wednesday, taking the toll due to Influenza A (H1N1) virus in India to 457, health authorities said here. GlaxoSmithKline third quarter profit up 11 percent; expects more gains in final quarter
Triple-combo drug may treat resistant swine fluWASHINGTON - A triple-combo experimental drug has shown promise in treating the resistant H1N1 swine flu virus, says a virology researcher. Experimental drug cocktail may help fight antiviral-resistant swine fluWASHINGTON - A cocktail of three drugs, already on the market, offers the best hope in developing a single agent to treat drug-resistant H1N1 swine flu, say researchers. Malia and Sasha Obama get their swine flu shots; Obama and first lady to wait a little longer more images Industry experts tell Congress pork industry’s woes exacerbated by fears about swine fluExperts: Swine flu exacerbates pork industry woes WASHINGTON — The pork industry is facing one of its worst struggles in memory and an unwanted link to the so-called swine flu is exacerbating problems, experts told Congress on Thursday. India’s swine flu toll jumps to 329NEW DELHI - Thirteen swine flu deaths, 10 in Maharashtra alone, were reported Thursday in the country, taking the total toll to 329, health authorities said here. French supplier of seasonal flu vaccines acknowledges delay in producing doses for USSeasonal flu vaccine delayed for some US providers The biggest manufacturers of seasonal flu vaccines for the U.S. said they are delaying or reducing the number of doses shipped to health care providers — partly because of the crunch to produce millions of doses of the swine flu vaccine. Taiwan launches world’s first anti-swine flu sprayTAIPEI - A Taiwan company Thursday launched what it called the world’s first spray capable of destroying the swine flu virus. Seven swine flu deaths take India’s toll to 316 (Roundup)NEW DELHI - Seven swine flu deaths, including four in Karnataka, were reported Wednesday, taking India’s total toll to 316, health authorities said here. Two more swine flu deaths in Delhi, toll 13NEW DELHI - At least two people succumbed to influenza A (H1N1) in Delhi Wednesday, taking the death toll in the capital to 13, health authorities said. Obama says $5B in stimulus grants from NIH will help research cures for cancer, diseasesObama says $5B in grants will aid medical research WASHINGTON — The government on Wednesday awarded $5 billion in grants that President Barack Obama said would pay for research into cures for cancer and other diseases, and create tens of thousands of jobs. Six deaths in India take swine flu toll to 309NEW DELHI - Six swine flu deaths, including two in Maharashtra, were reported Tuesday, taking India’s toll due to the influenza A (H1N1) virus to 309, health authorities said here. Swine flu vaccine ready, enters EuropeNEW DELHI - Global pharma major Novartis Friday announced it is ready with a swine flu vaccine and has started first deliveries to governments in Europe, giving hopes to people in many parts of the world. Nine swine flu deaths in India, toll 286 (Roundup)NEW DELHI - Nine swine flu deaths in the country Friday, including five from Maharashtra, took the toll due to influenza A (H1N1) in India to 286, health authorities said. Second swine flu case reported in Himachal PradeshSHIMLA - An MBA student in Himachal Pradesh has tested positive for Influenza A (H1N1) virus, making her the second case of swine flu in the state, a health department official said Friday. As swine flu spreads among students, many schools lack nurses to respond to H1N1 outbreaksSchool nurse shortage hampers swine flu response SAN FRANCISCO — As schools grapple with a resurgence of swine flu, many districts have few or no nurses to prevent or respond to outbreaks, leaving students more vulnerable to a virus that spreads easily in classrooms and takes a heavier toll on children and young adults. Swine flu could slow US economic growth furtherWASHINGTON - H1N1 influenza could slow growth in key industries and stall the already-weak GDP growth in the third and fourth quarters of 2009 in the US, says a report. Karnataka swine flu toll rises to 83BANGALORE - With three new swine flu deaths being reported in Karnataka, the death toll due to the H1N1 virus in the state reached 83, a health official said here Thursday. Study: Flu shot more effective than nasal spray among healthy adultsStudy: Flu shot better than nasal spray in adults LOS ANGELES — Hate to get flu shots? A new comparison of flu vaccines gives adults a good reason to roll up their sleeves and get a jab in the arm instead of a squirt in the nose. About 39,000 given swine flu vaccine shots in ChinaBEIJING - In their bid to control the fast spreading swine flu epidemic, authorities in China have so far administered H1N1 vaccine shots to more than 39,000 people, an epidemic control expert said Wednesday. Delhiites shying away from swine flu checkupNEW DELHI - With a surge in flu cases in the Indian capital, Delhi health officials Wednesday said people were staying away from taking immediate medical help even after showing symptoms of the disease. Five deaths take India’s swine flu toll to 262 (Roundup)NEW DELHI - Five swine flu deaths, including three in Karnataka, were reported Tuesday, taking India’s total toll due to the contagious influenza A (H1N1) virus to 262, health authorities said here. Ninth swine flu death in DelhiNEW DELHI - The national capital recorded its ninth swine flu death Tuesday as a 20-year-old woman succumbed to the contagious influenza A (H1N1) virus, health authorities said. Navratra festivities overcome swine flu scare in GujaratAHMEDABAD - The onset of Navratras has overtaken the swine flu fear factor in Gujarat. Hordes of youngsters are turning up at Garba dance venues in Gujarat. FESTIVAL SPIRIT OVERCOMES SWINE FLU SCARE IN INDIA. (TAPE NO: 5227 FM )NATURAL WITH ENGLISH, HINDI SPEECH DURATION: 3.09 SOURCE: ANI TV AND WEB RESTRICTIONS: NONE 2009 H1N1 vaccine shows promise in childrenWASHINGTON - The preliminary trials testing the efficacy of 2009 H1N1 vaccine in kids aged of 10 to 17 has shown promising results. Swine flu pandemic may spark heart attacksLONDON - Doctors have warned that failure to control swine flu may increase the rates of heart attacks. Clinical audit to find causes of Karnataka swine flu deathsBANGALORE - With the number of swine flu deaths in Karnataka touching 80, a worried state government has initiated a clinical audit, a health official said here Tuesday. Mexico has 4 spots in agents’ top 10 travel list despite swine fluMexico on agents’ top 10 travel despite swine flu MINNEAPOLIS — Mexico took four of the top 10 spots on a list of international destinations booked by agents, managers and agency owners from the Travel Leaders company (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates). Govt says 1 swine flu shot enough to protect kids 10 and older, but younger may need 2Govt: 1 swine flu shot enough for older kids WASHINGTON — Studies of the new swine flu vaccine show children 10 and older will need just one shot for protection — but younger kids almost certainly will need two. 17 swine flu deaths take India’s toll to 257NEW DELHI - Seventeen swine flu deaths, ten of them in Karnataka alone, were reported Monday, taking the total toll due to Influenza A (H1N1) virus to 257 in India, health authorities said here. UAE uses SMS to raise awareness about swine fluDUBAI - The United Arab Emirates health ministry is sending mobile phone SMSes to the public to raise awareness about the precautionary measures against influenza A (H1N1), WAM news agency reported Monday. Sanofi-Aventis CEO says US deliveries of swine flu vaccine to begin in OctoberSanofi to deliver swine flu vaccine in October PARIS — Sanofi-Aventis SA will begin delivering the first doses of its new swine flu vaccine in the United States by mid-October, the head of France’s largest pharmaceutical company said Monday. H1N1 vaccine production to reach three billion in 2010HONG KONG - The production of swine flu vaccines is on track to reach three billion inoculations within the next year, the head of the World Health Organization, Margaret Chan, said Monday. Simple ways to protect your child from swine fluWASHINGTON - As swine flu continues to infect school kids, parental anxieties have stirred up with each one trying to be cautious enough to avoid the spread of HINI virus that has caused severe illness and deaths worldwide. Five swine flu deaths take India’s toll to 238NEW DELHI - At least five people died of swine flu Saturday, taking India’s influenza A (H1N1) toll to 238, health authorities said. Delhi orders probe into Tamiflu misuse in schoolNEW DELHI - The Delhi government Saturday ordered a probe into the alleged misuse of the swine flue medicine Tamiflu by a leading private school. UAE approves plan to combat swine fluABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has given its approval to an updated executive plan to fight influenza A (H1N1) infection in the country’s schools, WAM news agency reported Saturday. Chandigarh schools get special instructions to tackle swine fluCHANDIGARH - The health department has issued special instructions to school managements here after positive cases of influenza A (H1N1) virus were detected among students of two leading schools. First available doses of swine flu vaccine will be nasal sprayWASHINGTON - The first vaccine doses for the H1N1 influenza, or swine flu, will be available in the form of a nasal spray, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said. 13 people die of swine flu in India, toll now 233 (Roundup)NEW DELHI - A record 13 swine flu deaths, including eight in Maharashtra, were reported Friday, taking India’s influenza A (H1N1) toll to 233, health authorities said. Delhi records 98 new swine flu cases, mostly childrenNEW DELHI - At least 98 people, including 65 children, tested positive for swine flu Friday in the national capital, taking the total number of influenza A(H1N1) cases to 1,687, health authorities said here. Karnataka swine flu toll rises to 75BANGALORE - With two new swine flu deaths being reported from Karnataka, the death toll due to H1N1 virus in the state has reached 75, a health official said here Friday. US to share 10 percent of H1N1 vaccine with other nationsWASHINGTON - The US will share 10 percent of its H1N1 vaccine supply with other countries to combat the global spread of the pandemic, President Barack Obama said Thursday. An oddity for illness, but welcome news for seniors: Swine flu largely targets youngSeniors largely spared of swine flu MIAMI — Seniors who for years have made flu shots a fall ritual are being sent to the end of the line for the swine flu vaccine. And the reason — their age group seems to have a bit of immunity — appears to have warded off most potential grumbling. |
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Billions of people around the world are taking precautions to protect themselves against the Swine Flu. The H1N1 flu is life-threatening and can be fatal if not treated on time. The children, young adults and pregnant women are most susceptible to the disease.
AHMEDABAD - Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has tested positive for swine flu on Friday.