Category: H1N1 Virus

Tamiflu resistant swine flu case diagnosed in Canada

July 22, 2009 by srrpenna

Canada has recorded its first case of Tamiflu-resistant swine flu virus in a man who had been given the drug to prevent infection.

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Australian Companies began human trials of Swine flu Vaccine

July 22, 2009 by srrpenna

Two biotechnology companies in Australia have begun the first human trials of a vaccine for the 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) virus.

Adelaide-based Vaxine Pty Ltd and Melbourne-based CSL Biotherapies injected the first adult volunteers this week in separate trials starting days apart.

Now in its winter flu season, Australia has reported about 15,000 confirmed cases of the new H1N1 virus and 41 deaths. That has made Australian health officials and drug manufacturers anxious to get a vaccination program under way as soon as possible.

Thirty first death related to swine flu in West Midlands region

July 22, 2009 by srrpenna

A person from the West Midlands has died after contracting swine flu, the NHS has said.

The death of the person, who had tested positive for the H1N1 virus, was being investigated, NHS Walsall said.

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