The more life-threatening consequences of the H1N1 swine flu virus are linked to pneumonia, but that the pneumonia vaccine is being underused, health officials report. Experts say there is little that can be done to stop the spread of swine flu as the school season starts, but the pneumonia vaccine, Pneumovax, may help reduce the number of hospitalizations and deaths associated with it. The vaccine works by stimulating the body's ability to knock out the bacteria responsible for many cases of...
Read moreThe swine flu (H1N1 influenza virus) is still spreading, but there's no need to panic. This flu does not appear to be as virulent (deadly)... Read more »
This summer, health news was dominated by information on the H1N1 flu virus. And just like a child’s game of “telephone,” the facts about the... Read more »
Though the outbreak of the H1N1 (or swine) flu this year appears more serious the regular seasonal flu, experts say the virus does not appear to be... Read more »
World Health Organization (WHO) officials say the number of confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus--also known as swine flu--has risen to more than 700.... Read more »
A new report from the U.S. Centers from Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that 22 million Americans have been sickened by the H1N1 flu. CDC... Read more »
There are many correct ways to cope with the H1N1 (swine) flu outbreak, but there are some definite "don'ts" as well. In this slideshow from Time,... Read more »