India has confirmed a fifth case of swine flu in a man travelling from the United States through London.
India has confirmed a fifth case of swine flu in a man travelling from the United States through London.
According to a Health Ministry statement, the 28-year-old man, who arrived in Hyderabad on May 31, reported symptoms of fever, cold and sore throat.
Swine Flu | Swine Influenza | Hog Flu | Pig Flu
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you're safe this season.
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you're safe this season.
"His close contacts are being traced and advised home quarantine and their health status is being monitored," the statement said.
On June 3, ten cases of swine flu were reported by medical authorities in Coimbatore. Out of the ten patients, two were confirmed to be suffering from swine flu.
Melbourne Becomes Swine Flu Capital Of The World: Report
Australia's second city of Melbourne has become the swine flu capital of the world , according to a report, as the country's confirmed tally of the disease soared to 1,009.
Australia's second city of Melbourne has become the swine flu capital of the world , according to a report, as the country's confirmed tally of the disease soared to 1,009.
Although H1N1 swine flu appears mild, it affects mostly older children and young adults, and experts worry it could change into a more dangerous form.
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WHO Consults Emergency Committee To Discuss Severity Of Swine Flu
The World Health Organisation on began consulting its emergency committee of flu experts on the severity of the swine flu virus and possible travel recommendations.
The World Health Organisation on began consulting its emergency committee of flu experts on the severity of the swine flu virus and possible travel recommendations.
The new flu-a mixture of swine, bird and human viruses-remains most prevalent in North America but has infected nearly 19,000 people in 64 countries, according to the WHO's latest toll, which tends to lag behind national figures but is considered more reliable.
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Obama Urges 2 Billion More Dollars To Fight Swine Flu
President Barack Obama urged Congress Wednesday out of an abundance of caution to boost funding to fight swine flu by an extra two billion dollars.
President Barack Obama urged Congress Wednesday out of an abundance of caution to boost funding to fight swine flu by an extra two billion dollars.
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