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Second H1N1 flu case in Scotland

Feb 26 2013, 9:00am CST | by

Edinburgh, Feb 26 (IANS) A second case of H1N1 flu has been reported in Scotland as a toddler was struck down with the potentially deadly flu virus, local media reported Tuesday.

Edinburgh, Feb 26 — A second case of H1N1 flu has been reported in Scotland as a toddler was struck down with the potentially deadly flu virus, local media reported Tuesday. The 18-month-old boy from...

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Swine Flu, Bird Flu And Pandemic Vaccination

Source: Medical News Today  |   May 25 2013, 3:25am CDT

Main Category: Swine Flu Also Included In: Bird Flu / Avian Flu Article Date: 25 May 2013 - 0:00 PDT As the world prepares for what may be the next pandemic strain of influenza virus, in the H7N9 bird flu, ...

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"The pandemic definition is based on the novelty of the virus strain and on deaths, but mortality does not need to be enormous for it to be considered a pandemic ... The 2009 swine flu was an excellent example of a virus strain with relatively lenient mortality."


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H7N9 bird flu and swine flu can combine and mutate, HKU researchers warn

Source: SCMP  |   May 24 2013, 3:33pm CDT

The H7N9 bird flu virus may combine with the swine flu and mutate into a new virus strain, a University of Hong Kong research team warns. The team's study, reported by the South China Morning Post yesterday, confirme ...

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2009 H1N1 swine flu deadliest for those age 65 and younger

Source: United Press International  |   May 24 2013, 12:52pm CDT

53,692 pneumonia, influenza U.S. deaths from 2009 H1N1 swine flu. An H1N1 Flu vaccine clinic at Carlin Springs Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia on January 7, 2010. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg License ...

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Second H1N1 flu case in Scotland

Feb 26 2013, 9:00am CST | by

Edinburgh, Feb 26 (IANS) A second case of H1N1 flu has been reported in Scotland as a toddler was struck down with the potentially deadly flu virus, local media reported Tuesday.

Edinburgh, Feb 26 — A second case of H1N1 flu has been reported in Scotland as a toddler was struck down with the potentially deadly flu virus, local media reported Tuesday.

The 18-month-old boy from southern Scotland was admitted to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary with symptoms, Xinhua reported.

He was being treated in their children's ward, said hospital staff, without giving details of his condition, the online Herald Scotland said.

A 27-year-old woman from the same area was confirmed to have the disease Sunday.

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