H1N1 Vaccine Given to Taliban Detainees Before Some Canadians

Reports today from The Canadian Press state that the H1N1 vaccine will be given to Taliban detainees in Afghanistan before most Canadians at home will have access to the vaccine. Canadian Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq has called the report outrageous and said she will be...

Swine Flu Update: 1st Death in Philippines, 30 Infected in China

The first death related to swine flu in Asia occurred in the Philippines on June 19th. The victim of H1N1 was a 49-year-old woman from the Philippines who died two days after she showed symptoms of swine flu.  Although the woman tested positively for swine flu, an...