The World Health Organization said Friday, swine flu has claimed at least 16,713 lives around the world since it was first uncovered in Mexico and the United States last April.
The pandemic, which has spread to 213 countries and territories, has since waned in much of Europe and North America, but data indicated that transmission may be increasing in West Africa.
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.
More cases were being detected in Senegal, Ivory Coast and Rwanda, it said.
The A(H1N1) virus was also spreading in Southeast Asia, with transmission "most active in Thailand," added the UN health agency.
Swine Flu Virus may Become Resistant to Tamiflu
Researchers at the Ohio State University, in a new study analyzing the behavior of seasonal H1N1 suggests that pandemic flu may become resistant to Tamiflu, the main drug used against it.
Researchers at the Ohio State University, in a new study analyzing the behavior of seasonal H1N1 suggests that pandemic flu may become resistant to Tamiflu, the main drug used against it.
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Flying Rabbis Try to Protect Israel from Swine Flu
In a never seen before sight, a group of rabbis and Jewish mystics are circling Israel from the air and blowing religious horns to ward off swine flu from the country.
In a never seen before sight, a group of rabbis and Jewish mystics are circling Israel from the air and blowing religious horns to ward off swine flu from the country.
Children Should be Among First to Get Swine Flu Vaccine: Study
Children should be among the first people to be vaccinated against swine flu if health officials hope to temper the severity of the epidemic, a study published Thursday has found.
Children should be among the first people to be vaccinated against swine flu if health officials hope to temper the severity of the epidemic, a study published Thursday has found.
