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FDA Produces 2009H1N1 Frequently Asked Quesations

June 26, 2009 – 1:14 pm

In response to increased public awareness of Influenza A virus H1N1 strain, the FDA has released a list of 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus and Antivirals Questions and Answers

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Influenza A Virus H1N1 Strain Day by Day Chronology

June 22, 2009 – 1:01 am

Thompson says there’s “ongoing discussions” at WHO about other potential names. Ideas abound: Some have suggested talking about the “North American flu” in an effort to continue the geographic tradition without singling out any country.

Influenza A Virus H1N1 Strain, Swine Flu Outbreak – Day by Day. Jon Cohen of the Science Insider has compiled this chronology of the H1N1 pandemic. This record will updated regularly as news breaks and past events come to light. This information and all hyperlinks have been provided by the Science Insider. If you use or refer to any if this information in your own research, please cite the Science Insider and include track back links. The Science Insider is a great publication and deserves our respect and support.

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Quel Surprise! Swine Flu Is Ready

June 19, 2009 – 5:05 pm

The World Health Organization last week raised the pandemic level to phase 6, calling for the implementation of “individual, societal, and pharmaceutical measures” as well as implementation of contingency plans for health systems. WHO continues to recommend no restrictions on travel and no border closures, however. Some 100,000 doses of Protein Sciences’ PanBlok vaccine, being produced from this week forward, will be targeted for clinical trials and for vaccinations in countries that have granted regulatory clearance. Meanwhile, following the WHO announcement, GlaxoSmithKline says it is going to increase production of its anti-viral Relenza, and continue developing a swine flu vaccine. Separately, Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac Biotech says it hopes to put its H1N1 vaccine through its first clinical trial by the end of July.

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