From my archive of press clippings:
Washington Post
Swine Flu
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
In the Health section's special report on swine flu last week, we posed some common questions to Andrew Pekosz, an associate professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. As readers submit further questions, he will continue to offer answers.
-- Rachel Saslow
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Showing posts with label H1N1 flu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label H1N1 flu. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Friday, September 11, 2009
JO - h1n1 - carec shines in transition
From my archive of press clippings:
Jamaica Observer
h1n1 - carec shines in transition
By Clare Forrester
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Partners and stakeholders of the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC) are singing the centre's praises over its response to the region's most recent public health challenge, the (Influenza A) H1N1 epidemic.
Read the whole article here.
Jamaica Observer
h1n1 - carec shines in transition
By Clare Forrester
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Partners and stakeholders of the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC) are singing the centre's praises over its response to the region's most recent public health challenge, the (Influenza A) H1N1 epidemic.
Read the whole article here.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
E.C - H1N1: Traveling with your health in mind
From my archive of press clippings:
Examiner.Com
H1N1: Traveling with your health in mind
June 23, 7:29 PM
Milwaukee International Travel Examiner
Kimberly Anderson
As of May 15, the U.S. Department of State lifted the recommendation to avoid nonessential travel to Mexico (www.travel.state.gov/travel/ is_pa_tw/pa/ pa_3028.html). However, the peculiar strain of influenza which combines genes from the swine, bird, and human flu strains should be taken into account especially if you have plans to travel to Mexico or Canada.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"If you are planning to travel to a high-risk area, the U.S. Department of State recommends precaution above all else. If you are at a higher risk to catch H1N1 you should see your doctor prior to your trip in order to discuss your plans. In addition, make sure you are up-to-date on all your vaccinations - www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/default.htm provides links to child, adolescent and adult vaccinations. Also be sure to find out whether or not your insurance covers treatment during your trip, and if does not, consider purchasing extra coverage in the event that you will require medical care during your visit."
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"(I)f you become ill, seek medical aid. A U.S. consular officer will be able to help you locate treatment centers (call 1-888-407-4747 if you are in Canada or 00-1-202-501-4444 if you are elsewhere)."
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For more info: www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1215.html, www.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.aspx
Examiner.Com
H1N1: Traveling with your health in mind
June 23, 7:29 PM
Milwaukee International Travel Examiner
Kimberly Anderson
As of May 15, the U.S. Department of State lifted the recommendation to avoid nonessential travel to Mexico (www.travel.state.gov/travel/ is_pa_tw/pa/ pa_3028.html). However, the peculiar strain of influenza which combines genes from the swine, bird, and human flu strains should be taken into account especially if you have plans to travel to Mexico or Canada.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"If you are planning to travel to a high-risk area, the U.S. Department of State recommends precaution above all else. If you are at a higher risk to catch H1N1 you should see your doctor prior to your trip in order to discuss your plans. In addition, make sure you are up-to-date on all your vaccinations - www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/default.htm provides links to child, adolescent and adult vaccinations. Also be sure to find out whether or not your insurance covers treatment during your trip, and if does not, consider purchasing extra coverage in the event that you will require medical care during your visit."
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"(I)f you become ill, seek medical aid. A U.S. consular officer will be able to help you locate treatment centers (call 1-888-407-4747 if you are in Canada or 00-1-202-501-4444 if you are elsewhere)."
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For more info: www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1215.html, www.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.aspx
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
CNA - China suspends express visa service for Americans
Channel News Asia
China suspends express visa service for Americans
Posted: 06 May 2009 1134 hrs
BEIJING: China said it had suspended expedited processing of visa applications by US citizens but declined comment on whether it was part of measures to prevent the H1N1 flu reaching Chinese shores.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"A foreign ministry spokesman on Tuesday declined to answer when asked whether the measure was linked to the (A)H1N1 virus and whether China was making similar changes for applicants from other countries.
China has instituted tough measures to try to prevent the spread of the virus onto its soil, including quarantining some foreign visitors."
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"A spokeswoman for the US embassy in Beijing told AFP that China had informed the United States of the change but said she was unaware of the reason."
China suspends express visa service for Americans
Posted: 06 May 2009 1134 hrs
BEIJING: China said it had suspended expedited processing of visa applications by US citizens but declined comment on whether it was part of measures to prevent the H1N1 flu reaching Chinese shores.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"A foreign ministry spokesman on Tuesday declined to answer when asked whether the measure was linked to the (A)H1N1 virus and whether China was making similar changes for applicants from other countries.
China has instituted tough measures to try to prevent the spread of the virus onto its soil, including quarantining some foreign visitors."
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"A spokeswoman for the US embassy in Beijing told AFP that China had informed the United States of the change but said she was unaware of the reason."
Monday, May 11, 2009
NYT - W.H.O. Reports Swine Flu Up to Almost 1,000 Cases
New York Times
W.H.O. Reports Swine Flu Up to Almost 1,000 Cases
By GARDINER HARRIS and ELISABETH MALKIN
Published: May 4, 2009
Closing schools once a student falls ill with swine flu may no longer be worth the toll on students and families, because the illness will soon be present almost everywhere in the country and few cases have been severe, federal health authorities said Monday.
Read the whole article here.
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Gardiner Harris reported from New York, and Elisabeth Malkin from Mexico City. Sharon Otterman contributed reporting from New York.
W.H.O. Reports Swine Flu Up to Almost 1,000 Cases
By GARDINER HARRIS and ELISABETH MALKIN
Published: May 4, 2009
Closing schools once a student falls ill with swine flu may no longer be worth the toll on students and families, because the illness will soon be present almost everywhere in the country and few cases have been severe, federal health authorities said Monday.
Read the whole article here.
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Gardiner Harris reported from New York, and Elisabeth Malkin from Mexico City. Sharon Otterman contributed reporting from New York.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
CNN - Confirmed number of global swine flu cases: 363 and counting
CNN
Confirmed number of global swine flu cases: 363 and counting
May 1, 2009 -- Updated 0209 GMT (1009 HKT)
GENEVA, Switzerland (CNN) -- The number of confirmed swine flu cases across the globe kept rising Friday, but some signs of hope emerged in the battle against the worldwide outbreak.
Read the whole article here.
Confirmed number of global swine flu cases: 363 and counting
May 1, 2009 -- Updated 0209 GMT (1009 HKT)
GENEVA, Switzerland (CNN) -- The number of confirmed swine flu cases across the globe kept rising Friday, but some signs of hope emerged in the battle against the worldwide outbreak.
Read the whole article here.
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