Overview of H1N1 (Swine Flu) influenza virus The newly emergent 2009 H1N1 influenza virus is a novel virus with pandemic potential. Consistent with the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza, HHS is committing funds for the production of pilot lots for clinical studies, as … [Read more...] about Health and Human Services Reports 2009 H1N1Vaccine Development Activities
Let’s Do More for Young Mothers at the Margin
We Need to Invest in Female Teens Born Into Poverty, Violence, Abuse and Other Destructive Cycles Original article written by Jeannette Pai-Espinosa, WeNews commentator, and published in the June 23, 2009 issue of Women's eNews and reprinted here with permission. Editor's … [Read more...] about Let’s Do More for Young Mothers at the Margin
Common Chemo Drug Kills Women
The RADAR pharmacovigilance program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has identified another side effect caused by a commonly used chemotherapy drug -- death... This week's Natural News lead with an eye-pop ping headline that asked readers to think about … [Read more...] about Common Chemo Drug Kills Women
Flu Vaccine Fact Sheet
The Truth About The Flu Shot "By 1853, Parliament began passing laws to make the untested vaccine compulsory throughout the British Empire. Other countries of Europe followed suit. Once the economic implications of compulsory vaccinations were realized, few dared to disagree. … [Read more...] about Flu Vaccine Fact Sheet
FDA Has Issued Emergency Use Authorizations for Two Antiviral Treatments — Tamiflu (oseltamavir) and Relenza (zanamivir)
Stockpiled Antivirals at or Nearing ExpirationDuring this public health emergency, the FDA has issued Emergency Use Authorizations that expand access to medical products that may become necessary. Two antiviral treatments covered by Emergency Use Authorizations, Tamiflu … [Read more...] about FDA Has Issued Emergency Use Authorizations for Two Antiviral Treatments — Tamiflu (oseltamavir) and Relenza (zanamivir)