US reports 619 more P&I death in past week

Worlds most developed country, and people are dying of pneumonia and influenza. Latest report of CDC says 619 deaths are attributed to the P&I. Which is an remarkable increase from its 517 figure of last week. "The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on...

Useful Information about H1N1 Influenza

I have copiled extensive information about influenza for the common man with references and links on my blog in the form of a series of posts. I am providing this as a public service to help the public gain greater understanding, reduce panic, and encourage good public health...

2nd Tamiflu Resistent Swine Flu Patient Found in Japan

Health official in Japan say that a they have found a second case of a swine flu patient being resistant to Tamiflu, the most effective antiviral drug used to fight the disease. "The patient - a woman in Osaka prefecture - was recovering after having been given Ralenza,...

#2 Mexico’s government shuts down in response to swine flu

With cases of the never-seen-before combined bird, pig and human flu still on the rise, Mexico took the significant step of ordering a government closure beginning Friday through Tuesday, while restricting public gatherings, attendance at soccer matches, and requiring the...