May 22nd, 2009 - ABC News
The swine flu virus may have been spreading undetected among pigs for years, according to researchers who have been studying its genetic sequences.
It's likely that other novel strains have also emerged but have not been noticed, according to a report online in Science from an international team of investigators.
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WHO chief warns H1N1 swine flu likely to worsen
May 22nd, 2009 - Reuters
* Chan says H1N1 could mutate in "unpredictable ways" * Japan relaxes flu measures, but prepares big aid project * U.S. gives companies $1 billion to start vaccine *...
Regular flu lingers, but it's not too late for shots
May 20th, 2009 - MSNBC
People who put off flu vaccinations earlier in the season, particularly those in high-risk groups, still may be able to protect themselves from the worst effects of the seasonal virus that’s lingering longer than normal, said Dr...
Official: Closing schools in face of swine flu may not be best choice
May 19th, 2009 - CNN
The CDC is working with local officials to strike a balance in response to swine flu outbreaks. "Unfortunately, there is no approach that guarantees protection from infectious disease spread by things like influenza viruses," said Dr...
Swine Flu Spreads in Japan, Despite Quarantine Inspections
May 19th, 2009 - Washington Post
TOKYO, May 19 -- To stop swine flu before it could sneak off airplanes arriving from North America, Japan dispatched masked health inspectors with fever-sensing guns to walk among passengers. But the flu has taken hold on this island nation anyway...
CDC: Pregnant women should be wary of swine flu
May 12th, 2009 - USA Today
Pregnant women are especially at risk for complications from the H1N1 flu virus and shouldn't hesitate to use antiviral drugs if they even think they might be infected...
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3:49Swine Flu Song
I felt it was only appropriate to put something up in response to all the coverage of the recent Swine Flu outbreak. Pigs are getting a bad rap on this one. The government is supposedly renaming the virus to H1-N1 ...
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A few local pigs reach out to clarify some misinformation on Swine Flu. Written by Landline. Voiceover by Paul Briganti and Saj Pothiawala. Special thanks to Bobolink Dairy (www.cowsoutside.com) for use of pigs.
4:22Green Jelly - Three little Pigs (Swine Flu Survival Guide)
Three little piggy story of how swine flu is introduced when the story is altered. **Please take the swine flu seriously, pop some pills, inject yourself with the vaccine and enjoy the show.....
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