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in H1N1 flu (swine flu)

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• What's the difference between H1N1 flu and influenza A? Nov. 11, 2009 - H1N1 flu (swine flu) is a subcategory of influenza A. This year's seasonal influenza strain is also a type A, but a different variety.
• H1N1 flu (swine flu) symptoms: Is fever always present? Nov. 6, 2009 - Fever is a key symptom of H1N1 flu (swine flu).
• Flu fighters — Can diet enhance immunity? Oct. 31, 2009 - Diet and immunity — Eating a healthy diet helps keep your immune system in fighting form.
• H1N1 vaccine: Wise during pregnancy? Oct. 27, 2009 - A Mayo Clinic specialist offers a personal take on the H1N1 vaccine and pregnancy.
• H1N1 flu (swine flu): Can you catch it twice? Oct. 23, 2009 - H1N1 flu (swine flu) can't reinfect you, but it's not the only flu in town.

• CDC H1N1 Flu Updates

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• 2009 H1N1 Flu: International Situation Update (11/20/2009)
  This report provides an update to the international situation as of November 20, 2009. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page.
• Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending November 14, 2009 (11/20/2009)
  During the week of November 8-14, 2009, influenza activity decreased slightly in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 43 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness declined from last week, but are still higher than expected for this time of year. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths have declined slightly, but are still very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year.
• NEW: Vaccine Information for Clinicians and Health Care Professionals - Vaccine Dosage, Administration, and Storage (11/20/2009)
  These tables for healthcare providers and planners provide information related to spacing between the two doses of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine for children 6 months through 9 years of age and for administration of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine with seasonal influenza and other vaccines.
• NEW: Information for Vaccine Planners - Supply and Distribution (11/20/2009)
  These tables for healthcare providers and planners provide information related to spacing between the two doses of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine for children 6 months through 9 years of age and for administration of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine with seasonal influenza and other vaccines.
• New: Graphical Representations of a Generic Influenza Virus (11/20/2009)
  These pictures provide a 3D graphical representation of the biology and structure of a generic influenza virus, and are not specific to the 2009 H1N1 virus.
• U.S. Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30 to November 14, 2009 (11/20/2009)
  During the week of November 8-14, 2009, influenza activity decreased slightly in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 43 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness declined from last week, but are still higher than expected for this time of year. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths have declined slightly, but are still very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year.
• New: Updated Guidance for the Use of CSL 2009 H1N1 Monovalent Vaccine (11/19/2009)
  On November 11, 2009, the FDA expanded the approved use of CSL's seasonal and 2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccines to include children aged 6 months and older. Both vaccines had previously been approved only for use in adults, aged 18 years and older.
• New: Questions and Answers: 2009 H1N1 and Pneumococcal Disease in the News (11/17/2009)
  What is invasive pneumococcal disease? What does CDC know about invasive pneumococcal disease among people who get 2009 H1N1 or seasonal influenza? What is Active Bacterial Core surveillance (ABCs)?
• New: 2009 H1N1 Flu Information for People with Disabilities and Their Caregivers or Personal Assistants (11/16/2009)
  People with certain types of disability have a higher risk of getting flu-related complications, such as pneumonia. The 2009 H1N1 Flu Information for People with Disabilities and Their Caregivers or Personal Assistants is now available to the public.
• Update: FDA Questions and Answers for Health Care Providers: Renal Dosing and Administration Recommendations for Peramivir IV (11/13/2009)
  Questions and answers for renal dosing and administration for peramivir IV.

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