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WHO to review its handling of H1N1 flu pandemic

January 12, 2010
WHO to review its handling of H1N1 flu pandemic

The WHO is to examine its handling of the H1N1 pandemic, the group said Tuesday, after accusations by some politicians that it exaggerated the dangers of the virus under pressure from drug companies. The United Nations health agency will review the way it dealt with the outbreak of swine flu once the pandemic has subsided, [...]

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Most Americans do not want A/H1N1 vaccine shot: poll

November 19, 2009
Most Americans do not want A/H1N1 vaccine shot: poll

A majority of Americans said that they do not want to take A/H1N1 vaccine shot despite the U.S. government’s encouragement, according to a poll released on Wednesday. Allene Diaz (L), 11, and her mother, Christina, wait in line for the H1N1 vaccine in Haltom City, Texas Oct. 30, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters, File Photo)The survey by CNN and [...]

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Early H1N1 vaccination saves lives: study

October 6, 2009
Early H1N1 vaccination saves lives: study

In terms of stemming the H1N1 virus pandemic, early vaccination will save more lives and costs less, a new study suggests. Vaccinating 40 percent of the people in October or 35 percent in November saves lives, cuts medical costs and shortens the pandemic, compared with later vaccination, according to the study appearing in the Oct. [...]

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U.S. announces plan to expand fight against global H1N1 pandemic

September 18, 2009
U.S. announces plan to expand fight against global H1N1 pandemic

The U.S. government will supply 10 percent of its H1N1 vaccine to other countries, as part of its plan to expand the fight against the global H1N1 pandemic. “The United States will continue to act aggressively to stop the global spread of the pandemic 2009-H1N1 influenza virus and is prepared to make 10 percent of [...]

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Studies show one dose of H1N1 vaccine may be enough

September 12, 2009
Studies show one dose of H1N1 vaccine may be enough

LookAtVietnam – Two studies published Thursday confirmed that a single dose of swine flu vaccine can protect people from the pandemic H1N1 virus.  A technician works at a product line of the Inactivated H1N1 Influenza Vaccine in Sinovac Biotech Ltd., a Chinese vaccine making company, in Beijing, September 3, 2009.LookAtVietnam – Two studies published Thursday [...]

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Studies show one dose of H1N1 vaccine may be enough

September 11, 2009
Studies show one dose of H1N1 vaccine may be enough

A technician works at a product line of the Inactivated H1N1 Influenza Vaccine in Sinovac Biotech Ltd., a Chinese vaccine making company, in Beijing, September 3, 2009 Two studies published Thursday confirmed that a single dose of swine flu vaccine can protect people from the pandemic H1N1 virus – welcome news to global health officials [...]

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H1N1 tally rises to 215 in Vietnam as seven more cases recorded

July 5, 2009
H1N1 tally rises to 215 in Vietnam as seven more cases recorded

Bakery employees wear surgical masks in Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina on Thursday The Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed seven more cases of influenza A, also known as the H1N1 virus, with five in the south and two others in the north. The new patients raised Vietnam’s total to 215 as of 8 p.m. yesterday, [...]

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16 more A/H1N1 cases on July 2

July 3, 2009
16 more A/H1N1 cases on July 2

The restricted area for A/H1N1 patients at a hospital in Hanoi.VietNamNet Bridge – The Health Ministry on July 2 announced an additional 16 flu patients in Vietnam, raising the total number to 181. Of the new patients, 13 are from HCM City, one from the southern province of Dong Nai, one from the central city of [...]

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Vietnam to produce A/H1N1 vaccine

June 9, 2009
Vietnam to produce A/H1N1 vaccine

Producing vaccine in Vietnam.LookAtVietnam – Vietnam can produce A/H1N1 vaccine because the production process of flu vaccines is similar. The WHO is handing over an A/H1N1 virus strain to Vietnam this week. There are many strains of flu virus in Vietnam, including seasonal flu, A/H5N1 and recently A/H1N1. The existence of various flu viruses leads to a [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...