The Karnataka Health Department has fixed an upper limit fee of Rs. 2,500 for testing H1N1 samples in private laboratories authorised to conduct tests.
H1N1 Vaccine Harmless for Pregnant Women
Vaccinating women against H1N1 virus during pregnancy is safe, finds a study.
Vaccinating women against H1N1 virus during pregnancy is safe, finds a study.
Mr. Khader said the State had a stock of 400 testing kits, which would be provided to NIMHANS. “Both patients from private and government hospitals can get the test done for free here. We have asked Manipal (Udupi) to conduct the tests free and the government will reimburse the cost,” he said.
“There is no shortage of H1N1 medicines in the State. We have stocks not only to meet the requirements in our State, but also to provide it to other affected States, or even directly to the Centre if they require it,” the Minister added.
Risk of Guillain-Barre Syndrome and H1N1 Vaccine
Rapidly developing motor weakness and the absence of reflexes are the classic signs of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS).
Rapidly developing motor weakness and the absence of reflexes are the classic signs of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS).
Source-Medindia
Pediatric Liver-Transplant Patients Do Not Receive Adequate Protection From Single-Dose H1N1 Vaccine
Researchers from Australia determined that pediatric liver transplant patients who received a single-dose of the H1N1 vaccine were not adequately protected against the virus compared
Researchers from Australia determined that pediatric liver transplant patients who received a single-dose of the H1N1 vaccine were not adequately protected against the virus compared
Less Protection from Pandemic Influenza With H1N1 Vaccine Observed in Patients With RA
Responses to flu vaccines in 340 RA patients in regular follow-up compared to 234 healthy patients were assessed in a Brazilian hospital-based study.
Responses to flu vaccines in 340 RA patients in regular follow-up compared to 234 healthy patients were assessed in a Brazilian hospital-based study.
