Swine Flu is a respiratory disease, caused by a tiny spheroid virus that belongs to the Influenza A virus group (known as H1N1) that is capable of infecting humans, birds and pigs. It is contagious and can be passed from one species (eg, birds) through an intermediate animal host (eg, pigs) to a third species (eg, humans). Although, H1N1 is the same virus that causes seasonal...
Universal vaccine to fight all flu
Deccan Chronicle
Deccan Chronicle
Universal vaccine to fight all flu Share ARTICLEURL London, July 16: Coming soon: A “universal” jab that would protect against every type of flu, say scientists....
More of swine flu patients in city are women
The Hindu
The Hindu
M. Sai Gopal These facts are revealed by an epidemiological study into the incidence, distribution and control of swine flu...
One more swine flu case in West Bengal
The Hindu
The Hindu
Staff Reporter Kolkata:Achild has tested positive for the swine flu virus in the State on Saturday, taking the total number of affected persons to three in the last two days....
Nine new swine flu cases in West Bengal
The Hindu
The Hindu
Raktima Bose Kolkata: A 61-year-old woman died of swine flu here on Wednesday, taking the total deaths due to the A(H1NI) virus infection in West Bengal to two....
Flu shots raised to $25, but will include H1N1
The Oklahoman
The Oklahoman
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Swine flu caution for pregnant women
The Hindu
The Hindu
M. Sai Gopal Many test positive in the last one month...
Three more swine flu cases in West Bengal
The Hindu
The Hindu
Staff Reporter KOLKATA: West Bengal's health department detected three positive cases of swine flu on Thursday taking the toll to 12 so far this month, according to the State's health department officials....
Single shot vaccine for all flu types in offing
Deccan Chronicle
Deccan Chronicle
Single shot vaccine for all flu types in offing Share ARTICLEURL A "universal" flu vaccine that protects against many strains of virus could be available within a few years, scientists have said....



