Flu & Viruses
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Warning after flu death of mother
A baby died yesterday following the death of its mother in Scotland from swine flu. Read more
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Pandemic in early days – WHO
The world is in the "earliest days" of a pandemic, its senior doctor warned yesterday. Read more
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Flu pandemic nears
Swine flu may soon be declared a global pandemic as it takes hold in the southern hemisphere, it was reported yesterday. Read more
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UK needs fresh approach to superbugs – BMA
Senior doctors have warned that "superbugs", or healthcare associated infections, will not be beaten in the absence of dedicated long-term strategies. Read more
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Swine flu grips south
Swine flu is getting a grip on the southern hemisphere as it heads into winter, according to the latest figures. Read more
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Swine flu developed virulence "undetected"
The new swine flu has been circulating in animals undetected for a long time, scientists have reported. Read more
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Arsenic may lie behind Mexican deaths
Arsenic may have been responsible for the high level of deaths from swine flu in Mexico, researchers said today. Read more
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Air travel and internet challenge new pandemic
The world is more vulnerable than ever to dangerous new strains of flu because of air travel, its most senior health official said yesterday. Read more
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Vaccines purchased for flu pandemic
Swine flu appeared to continue its spread over the weekend – passing 100 cases in the UK and reaching 39 countries. Read more
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Bird flu safer, swine version spreads
Bird flu may not be as dangerous to humans as feared, British researchers said, as concern grew about south-east Asia. Read more