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Mexico: worst over despite rise in flu death toll (AP)

Mexico: worst over despite rise in flu death toll

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created May 12, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- The swine flu virus spread to more countries Tuesday, and scientists said the official numbers represent only a fraction of the many thousands of people sickened around the world. At the center of ...





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Venezuela reports first swine flu case

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created May 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Venezuela's health ministry is reporting the country's first swine flu case: a 22-year-old man who arrived on a flight from Panama earlier this week.


China investigates 2 deaths after flu vaccinations

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created Nov 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Two people in China who received swine flu vaccinations died in the past week but at least one death appears unrelated to the vaccine and the other was being investigated.


Chinese health officials step up flu prevention

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created Dec 11, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- China's Health Ministry warned Friday that the swine flu outbreak in the country could peak over the next several months, especially as hundreds of millions of people return home for the traditional Chinese New Year.


Tamiflu-resistant swine flu patient found in Japan: govt

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created Jul 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A genetic mutation of swine flu that is resistant to the anti-viral Tamiflu has been discovered in Japan, the first such case in the country, the health ministry said.


Study shows Brazilian waistlines expanding

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created Apr 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- The girl from Ipanema is putting on a few pounds.


Japanese people living longer than ever: government

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created Jul 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Japanese people are living longer than ever, with the average life expectancy now 86.05 years for women and 79.29 years for men, the health ministry said Thursday.


Swine flu detected in Chilean turkeys: vets

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created Aug 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

An outbreak of swine flu has been detected in two turkey farms in Chile, government veterinary services in the country said.


Six bad reactions to swine flu vaccine in Canada: official (Update)

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created Nov 24, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (7) | comments 4

Six severe allergic reactions to swine flu vaccinations have been observed in Canada, health authorities said Tuesday, adding that all of the individuals are feeling better.


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Bird flu found in Tibet: state media

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created Apr 19, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Chinese officials had confirmed the outbreak of a deadly strain of bird flu among poultry in the Tibetan capital Lhasa, state media reported Sunday, quoting the ministry of agriculture.


Egypt toddler contracts bird flu

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created Mar 28, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A two-year-old Egyptian girl has contracted bird flu, the 60th reported case since the first outbreak of the disease in the country in 2006, a health ministry spokesman said on Saturday.



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