The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has said that three swine flu vaccines authorised for use in the EU should still be taken in two doses, although a single injection could be enough for two of them.
The EMEA's committee for medicinal products for human use has reiterated recommendations from September that the three vaccines -- Celvapan, Focetria and Pandemrix -- should be taken as two doses at least three weeks apart.
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.
Celvapan is made by US drugmaker Baxte, Focetria by Novartis of Switzerland and Pandemrix by Britain's GlaxoSmithKline.
The World Health Organisation said Friday nearly 5,000 people have died from swine flu infections since the A(H1N1) virus was detected in April.
Many European Union member states are now starting vaccination programmes as winter approaches in the northern hemisphere.
Source-AFP
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Robot to Diagnose Swine Flu Unveiled in Japan
A robot that can help diagnose swine flu has been unveiled at the Security & Safety Trade Expo (RISCON) in Tokyo.
A robot that can help diagnose swine flu has been unveiled at the Security & Safety Trade Expo (RISCON) in Tokyo.
Bacteria Co-infections Common in Swine Flu Deaths: CDC
Many people who have died from swine flu in the United States were also infected with other bacteria, including one which can cause pneumonia or meningitis, US health officials said Wednesday.
Many people who have died from swine flu in the United States were also infected with other bacteria, including one which can cause pneumonia or meningitis, US health officials said Wednesday.
