H1N1: Same code for diagnosis, new one for vaccine
Nov. 23, 2009 - American Medical News
H1N1 News
Latest News:
As of Nov. 12, 2009, data from April 2009 through Oct. 17, 2009 indicates that:
- Total of 20 million people became ill with H1N1, 98,000 hospitalized, and 3900 deaths
- <18 years of age: 8 million ill, 36000 hospitalized, 540 deaths
- 19-64 years of age: 12 million ill, 53000 hospitalized, 2900 deaths
- 65 and >: 2 million ill, 9000 hospitalized, 440 deaths.
AMA meeting: No flu shot mandate for doctors; hand sanitizer pushed
Nov. 23, 2009 - American Medical News
Officials defend handling of flu vaccine
Nov. 18, 2009 - New York Times
What editorial writers are saying about H1N1 vaccine shortages
Nov. 16, 2009 - American Medical News
CDC now says 4,000 swine flu deaths in US
Nov. 12, 2009 - Associated Press
Sanofi will meet 75 million dose H1N1 vaccine target
Nov. 12, 2009 - Bloomberg
Letter from FDA commissioner to health care professionals on H1N1 vaccine
Nov. 10, 2009 - FDA
Google launches Maps tool for finding flu vaccine
Nov. 10, 2009 - Google Blog
Poll finds two-thirds of parents and high-priority adults unable to get H1N1 vaccine
Nov. 6, 2009 - Harvard School of Public Health
When should flu trigger a school shutdown?
Nov. 6, 2009 - ScienceDaily
Flu outrunning vaccine, experts say
Nov. 5, 2009 - Washington Post
Many college students cool to flu concerns -- and shots
Nov. 4, 2009 - Washington Post
H1N1 vaccine shown effective with pregnant women
Nov. 3, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
AMA's flu site 1st to link to care after rating symptoms
Nov. 2, 2009 - American Medical News
Where to turn for H1N1 information
Nov. 2, 2009 - American Medical News
H1N1 vaccine shortage leaves doctors managing crowds, anxieties
Nov. 2, 2009 - American Medical News
The manufacture, distribution and safety of the H1N1 flu vaccine
Nov. 1, 2009 - 60 Minutes - CBS News
Swine flu infected millions in first U.S. wave, CDC study finds
Oct. 29, 2009 - Bloomberg News
Tamiflu shortages have parents on wild dose chase
Oct. 29, 2009 - Washington Post
Top officials defend flu vaccination campaign
Oct. 29, 2009 - Washington Post
Obama daughters get swine flu shots
Oct. 27, 2009 - New York Times
What editorial writers are saying about H1N1 flu vaccine
Oct. 26, 2009 - American Medical News
Peramivir IV: Investigational antiviral drug approved for emergency use in H1N1 influenza infection
Oct. 25, 2009
Obama declares flu emergency to ease restrictions for hospitals
Oct. 25, 2009 - Washington Post
CDC: 1 in 5 kids had flu-like illness this month
Oct. 23, 2009 - Associated Press
Scramble to parcel out H1N1 vaccine
Oct. 23, 2009 - Washington Post
Vaccine frustration - maybe we're not so ready for a pandemic after all
Oct. 23, 2009 - Washington Post
Novartis says most U.S. swine flu shots ready in 2010
Oct. 23, 2009 - Bloomberg News
HHS secretary Sebelius calls for updated vaccine-making process
Oct. 22, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
Despite H1N1 fears, many worry about vaccination
Oct. 22, 2009 - Washington Post
H1N1 vaccine embraced, but also feared
Oct. 21, 2009 - American Medical News
60 Minutes report on the H1N1 flu
Oct. 18, 2009 - CBS News
Swine flu characteristics becoming more evident - links to pneumonia, rapid effects on young noted
Oct. 17, 2009 - Washington Post
Officials see a shortage in vaccine for swine flu
Oct. 16, 2009 - New York Times
H1N1 vaccine to be tracked for safety concerns
Oct. 12, 2009 — American Medical News
H1N1 vaccination of children can require reasoning with concerned parents
Oct. 12, 2009 — American Medical News
How to code, bill for H1N1 flu vaccine
Oct. 12, 2009 — American Medical News
Nothing to fear but the flu itself
Oct. 11, 2009 - The New York Times
First H1N1 vaccines arriving in cities
Oct. 6, 2009 - Washington Post
Review your sick-leave policy before flu season hits
Oct. 5, 2009 — American Medical News
Letters - Stores have plenty of vaccine, but this practice is on the waiting list
Oct. 5, 2009 — American Medical News
News briefs - One dose of H1N1 vaccine found effective for children 10 and older
Oct. 5, 2009 — American Medical News
Doctor's rap on H1N1 prevention wins HHS contest
Oct. 5, 2009 — American Medical News
New AMA Video Encourages Vaccinating Against both Seasonal Influenza and H1N1
Oct. 1, 2009 — AMA Press Release
With seasonal flu shots plentiful and H1N1 vaccines expected soon, early vaccination is urged
Sept. 21, 2009 — American Medical News
FDA Approves Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza
Sept. 15, 2009 - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
N95 respirators -- not surgical masks -- recommended for H1N1 protection
Sept. 14, 2009 - American Medical News
H1N1 on the horizon: Here's how to prepare your practice -- and staff
Sept. 7, 2009 - American Medical News
H1N1, seasonal flu promise one-two punch for physicians' vaccination strategies
Aug. 31, 2009 - American Medical News
H1N1 flu shots: Pregnant women, health care workers and children first
Aug. 12, 2009 - American Medical News
When the Institute of Medicine reports, the country listens: An interview with IOM president Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, PhD
Aug. 10, 2009 - American Medical News
H1N1 vaccine on the way for fall distribution
July 20, 2009 - American Medical News
Doctors, nurses getting A (H1N1)
July 9, 2009 - American Medical News
CDC emphasizes early, empiric antiviral treatment for hospitalized patients and high-risk outpatients
June 15, 2009
Statements on WHO decision to declare Novel H1N1 virus outbreak a pandemic
June 11, 2009 - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
H1N1 put further strain on public health work force
June 8, 2009 - American Medical News
Focus turns to lessons learned from H1N1 scare
May 18, 2009 - American Medical News
Concern over flu pandemic justified
May 18, 2009 - World Health Organization
Travel Health Precaution: Travel Health Warning for Novel H1N1 Flu in Mexico Removed
May 15, 2009 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What editorial writers are saying about swine flu
May 11, 2009 - American Medical News
CDC has developed a PCR diagnostic test kit to detect the H1N1 virus and has distributed kits to all states in the U.S.
May 8, 2009 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World is better prepared for influenza pandemic
May 8, 2009 - World Health Organization
Organizations gather H1N1 flu resources online
May 5, 2009 - American Medical News
FDA and CDC Information on Potential “Spot Shortages” of Supplies for Treating and Preventing Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
May 4, 2009 - Food and Drug Administration
President Obama discusses the government's response to H1N1 flu
May 2, 2009 - White House
FDA, FTC Warn Public of Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza Products
May 1, 2009 - Food and Drug Administration
HHS Secretary Sebelius, DHS Secretary Napolitano, and CDC Acting Director Besser hosted a webcast on April 30 to answers questions from the American people
April 30, 2009 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC Responds to Swine Flu Outbreak Among Humans
April 27, 2009 - CDC
FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Influenza Medicines, Diagnostic Test in Response to Swine Flu Outbreak in Humans
April 27, 2009 - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
