swine flu

Swine Flu is a strain of the influenza virus primarily associated with pigs, and known as swine influenza virus or SIV.

The 2009 swine flu outbreak, largely believed to have originated in Mexico, is believed by health officials to be a new strain of influenza A virus subtype H1N1. The source, though unconfirmed, is likewise thought to be one strain of human influenza virus, one strain of avian influenza virus, and two separate strains of swine influenza virus.

The 2009 outbreak has created enough concern to close schools, and given cause for the World Health Organization (WHO) to issue a Level Four Warning, indicating significant human to human transmission, and considered one level short of a pandemic.

Reports of the outbreak have been confirmed worldwide, including cases in Mexico, Canada, Spain, Scotland, and at least ten states in the U.S. — where President Obama has acknowledged cause for concern. Obama urged citizens who are sick to stay at home, but has also said there is no cause for panic.

On the blogosphere, there is plenty of talk about the Swine Flu at such sites as the Sciencebase Science Blog.

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• German Media Breaks Silence, Reports Evidence Swine Flu Virus Came From Lab

  
  Newsvine - Pamela Drew's Column - Articles and Seeds — Authority: 127
  Thanks to Trond in Norway for this google translation of a report in the Financial Times Deutschland (see German below)Swine influenza laboratory could be an accident
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• Swine flu fear leads to shortage of garlic in China

  
  Family: News and advice on family matters children and parents — Authority: 972
  The Chinese have begun hoarding garlic as fears of swine flu grow, leading to a shortage of the bulb believed to bring health benefits.
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• Innovation on the internet is only limited by our imagination…introducing GoEyeball

  
  Senses: A blog about the Thirdi Software perception — Authority: 131
  I love being introduced to new companies, especially innovative ones with good and original ideas. There’s  something about start-ups and newer companies that are gaining momentum that makes me really excited. Just recently I posted about Lendingclub.com who may be the closest thing we’ve seen to a profit ...
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• Swine flus deadliest week

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 987
  Thirty-one deaths is highest weekly number since outbreak began, although number of infections falls for third week in a row More people have died from swine flu in the past seven days than in any week since the outbreak began, the Department of Health revealed today. Thirty-one deaths associated with the H1N1 ...
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• H1N1 Virus – Swine Flu Season in Full Flow

  
  DARnet Andy Roberts — Authority: 108
  Swine Flu Season in Full Flow – H1N1 Virus check It’s been more than six months since the swine flu epidemic erupted worldwide and in that time we have seen at least two major waves of illness around the northern hemisphere. The first was in our summer as the new virus spread in pockets after international ...
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  Balauru's Bazar — Authority: 147
  Posted in diverse, humor Tagged: gripa porcina, swine flu
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• Swine flu cases fall in England

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 987
  Sixth patient tests positive for Tamiflu-resistant strain of swine flu in Cardiff The number of people catching swine flu in England is falling, figures out today show. There were an estimated 46,000 new cases in the last week, down from 53,000 in the week before. The number of people in hospital has also dropped, ...
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• India’s swine flu deaths reach 561 (Lead)

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) One swine flu death was reported Thursday from Punjab, taking the total toll in India to 561, health authorities said here.Also, 260 new cases were reported in the country, taking the total number of people affected with the contagious flu to 17,486.With Thursday’s one death in Punjab, the ...
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• Recognize the signs: Pneumonia cases on the rise in H1N1 swine flu complications

  
  EmpowHer.com - Site Activity Feed — Authority: 547
  You may have heard reports this week that the number of new cases of H1N1 flu has leveled off. That’s good news, though it may bring a false sense of security. This is one of the busiest travel and shopping weekends of the year, and it wouldn’t be surprising if a new round of contagion began as millions of people ...
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• Ten Tips for Staying Healthy and H1N1-Free This Holiday Season

  
  Beth's Blog — Authority: 155
  The holidays are here and with them family, friends, parties and germs. This year, in light of the H1N1 outbreak, many fear that the most wonderful time of the year will end up being the unhealthiest, too. "While crowded shopping malls and holiday parties certainly increase our risk of getting sick this time of year, ...
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• Kim Jun Got the Flu

  
  POPSEOUL! — Authority: 493
  Jun, Be O.K. T-MAX member and flower boy, Kim Jun is the third singer to be diagnosed with the flu for November 26, 2009. It seems like flu season isn’t over yet. #4 of the “Boys Over Flowers” F4 was diagnosed with H1N1 influenza , also known as swine flu. The charismatic rapper is now taking Tamiflu ...
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• PARANORMAL DAILY NEWS FOR NOV 26, 2009

  
  Alien UFO & The Paranormal Casebook — Authority: 137
  IF IT HIT THE INTERNET TODAY, YOULL FIND IT BELOW THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009 Alien, UFO & The Paranormal Casebook is a site that specializes in bringing this very days news to its visitors as it appears on the Internet each and every day.All text links and picture links are TROJAN & VIRAL SAFE and open to ...
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• Population reduction: who will make it and who won’t?

  
  Pak Alert Press — Authority: 528
  Fausty’s Libertarian BlogThis is no conspiracy theory.Mark Wallace posted a rather chilling article and accompanying spreadsheet on Conservative Home on the population figures the Optimum Population Trust would like to see in each country of the world.Mark’s article:The Optimum Population Trust, for those of you ...
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• TEN MILLION LIES FROM THE CDC

  
  EndrTimes — Authority: 446
  TEN MILLION LIES FROM THE CDC http://www.pandemicfluonline.com/?p=1489 October 23rd, 2009 By Jon Rappoport http://www.nomorefakenews.com/ In an AP story posted on October 23, the CDC continues to spread the really important virus: propaganda. First we have the headline itself: “US swine flu ...
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• Kim Joon struck by H1N1 virus

  
  allkpop — Authority: 579
  Having been cleared of having H1N1 earlier in the month, it looks like Kim Joon cannot escape his fate as it was revealed late on 26th November that he has gotten H1N1 now. This brings to a total of 3 celebrities who have tested positive for H1N1 on the 26th, with earlier confirmed cases being SHINees Taemin and ...
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• Iraqis urged not to hug or kiss during holiday season

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  Baghdad, Nov 26 (DPA) The government has urged Iraqis not to greet loved ones with hugs or kisses during the coming Eid al-Adha holiday as a precaution against swine flu.The health ministry has flooded the television, radio and mobile-phone airwaves with public service announcements asking Iraqis to be on their guard ...
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• Vaccine Still Effective Despite Swine Flu Mutation

  
  Testing It Up Drug & Health Testing News Test Country Blog — Authority: 144
  There have been cases of swine flu being resistant to Tamiflu , which indicated that the virus may be mutating. This has warranted investigations and is undeniably fueling concerns among people. Despite this, though, health experts in Europe and North America reportedly gave the assurance that swine flu vaccines in ...
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• Swine flu advice for Islington

  
  Bridget's Blog — Authority: 100
  The following invitation has come my way:Would you like to get expert advice and your questions answered on Swine-Flu?You are invited for a presentation and Q&A with Danielle Osborn, Emergency Planning Officer – Islington Councilat Archway Methodist Church, Archway Close, London N19 3TD (on the central island of ...
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• Polio Vaccine, Mesothelioma, SV-40, Smallpox, H1N1 Swine Flu, WHO, United Nations Genocide Link!

  
  Peoples-Blog: Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer — Authority: 144
  restore-health.info Vaccinations Mandates - Good or Bad For Public Health (Debate) restore-health.info Mass Vaccinations Being Prepared For WHO And UN Sponsored Genocide Governments around the world are telling administrators of large facilities such as hospitals, schools and community centres, to prepare for mass ...
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• Coaching centres under vigil to check swine flu

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  Chandigarh, Nov 26 (IANS) After directing schools to screen every child for Influenza A (H1N1), health authorities have decided to check coaching institutes for students with swine flu symptoms, an official said here Thursday.“We have already told coaching institutes to bar students with flu-like symptoms from ...
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