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Disabilities and the Flu

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:02:58 +0000

Having a disability alone may not place someone at higher risk for complications from the H1N1 virus, but other factors may put a person with disabilities at higher risk.
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FDA Commissioner Addresses Nation’s Doctors on H1N1 Vaccine

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:02:58 +0000

FDA Commissioner thanks doctors for their efforts and provides information on the safety of H1N1 vaccines.
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Interim Guidance: Considerations Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Intrapartum and Postpartum Hospital Settings

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This interim guidance has been updated to replace previously posted guidance entitled “Considerations Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Settings”, dated July 6, 2009. This document clarifies clinical considerations related to management of suspected or confirmed maternal infection with 2009 H1N1 influenza virus infection within labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care settings in hospitals. A cautious approach to the management of ill mothers and their newborns is still recommended, but several options are provided based on hospital configuration, staffing, and surge capacity.
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FDA Expands Approved Use of H1N1 Vaccines to Include Infants and Children

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the CSL Limited’s 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine to include children ages 6 months and older. This vaccine was previously approved only for use in adults, ages 18 years and older. “Because children are among those most vulnerable to the 2009 H1N1 virus, having a broader range of children’s vaccines available is an important step in responding to the H1N1 outbreak,” said Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D., commissioner of food and drugs.
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Information for Pregnant Women Working in Education, Child Care, and Health Care Settings Concerning 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:02:58 +0000

All 2009 H1N1 guidance is interim and subject to review and revision as more is learned about this novel influenza virus. This guidance may be revised in the event that the 2009 H1N1 pandemic increases in severity compared with the situation in spring/summer 2009.
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WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:02:58 +0000

As of 8 November 2009, worldwide more than 206 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 6250 deaths.
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FTC Warns Internet Peddlers that Marketing Unproven H1N1 Flu Products May Be Illegal

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:02:58 +0000

The Federal Trade Commission last week sent 10 warning letters to Web site operators who made questionable claims that their products can prevent, treat, or cure the H1N1 flu, commonly known as swine flu.
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FDA Approves Additional Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has approved a fifth vaccine for protection against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.
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Immune System of Healthy Adults May Be Better Prepared Than Expected to Fight 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:02:58 +0000

A new study shows that molecular similarities exist between the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus and other strains of seasonal H1N1 virus that have been circulating in the population since 1988.
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WHO: Safety of Pandemic Vaccines

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:02:58 +0000

To date, WHO has received vaccination information from 16 of around 40 countries conducting national H1N1 pandemic vaccine campaigns.
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