The World Health Organisation said Wednesday that vaccines to be prepared for the southern hemisphere's 2010 flu season should offer protection against the pandemic swine flu virus.
The World Health Organisation said Wednesday that vaccines to be prepared for the southern hemisphere's 2010 flu season should offer protection against the pandemic swine flu virus.
However, the UN health agency added that it would issue a recommendation after an expert meeting end-October on whether or not a single vaccine would cover both pandemic and seasonal flu or whether separate shots may be needed.
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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.
In addition, two other viruses covering seasonal flu should be also be included.
"At this time, WHO is not in a position to advise whether there should be one trivalent influenza vaccine containing all three viruses, or whether there should be separate vaccines for pandemic and seasonal influenza," it said.
GSK Begins Trials of Swine Flu Vaccine in Germany
British pharmaceuticals group GlaxoSmithKline said Friday it had begun clinical trials in Germany of a vaccine to combat the swine flu pandemic, with results expected from next month.
British pharmaceuticals group GlaxoSmithKline said Friday it had begun clinical trials in Germany of a vaccine to combat the swine flu pandemic, with results expected from next month.
Vaccine production for the southern hemisphere's 2010 flu season should begin during the last quarter of 2009.
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UN Says $1.5 Billion Needed for Poor States in Flu Pandemic
The United Nations said Wednesday that some 1.48 billion dollars in funding is required to help poor countries deal with the swine flu pandemic.
The United Nations said Wednesday that some 1.48 billion dollars in funding is required to help poor countries deal with the swine flu pandemic.
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One Shot Enough Against Swine Flu, US Studies Confirm
A single dose of vaccine could be enough to immunize adults against swine flu, a top US health official said Friday, allaying fears of a scramble for a tight supply of shots when flu season returns.
A single dose of vaccine could be enough to immunize adults against swine flu, a top US health official said Friday, allaying fears of a scramble for a tight supply of shots when flu season returns.
