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| H1N1 now most common flu virus worldwide The H1N1 swine flu virus is now the most common flu virus worldwide, World Health Organization (WHO) officials say, but it does not appear to be mutating into a more dangerous virus. |
| Cat catches H1N1 flu from owners State health officials say the 13-year-old cat appears to have caught the virus from someone in the house who was ill with the H1N1 flu. |
| Antibiotic resistance a major public health problem Experts at a major infectious disease conference say antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria continue to pose a major public health threat, particularly since there are few new antibiotics in the drug-development "pipeline." |
| FDA cites company for unlawful marketing of cold remedies The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent a warning letter to drugmaker Proctor & Gamble over its products Vicks DayQuil Plus Vitamin C and Vicks Nyquil Plus Vitamin C, stating that the remedies contain unlawful combinations of ingredients. |
| Nearly 6 million U.S. H1N1 flu cases from April to July: CDC Officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say about 5.7 million Americans contracted the H1N1 virus between April and July of this year. |
| Kellogg halts immunity claims on two cereals Food maker Kellogg will stop putting labels on its Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies that claim the cereal helps support children's immunity due to concerns that consumers may misinterpret the labels' intent. |
| Statins may prevent flu deaths Cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Zocor, Crestor, and Lipitor may help prevent people with severe flu from dying, new research suggests. |
| 1 million more H1N1 vaccination doses available Officials with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have announced that an additional 1 million doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine are available, bringing the total of delivered vaccinations to 23.2 million doses. |
| Flu shot during pregnancy protects baby: study According to new research, mothers-to-be who get a flu shot during pregnancy experience such benefits as bigger, healthier newborns, fewer preterm births, and reduced rates of hospitalization. |
| Brisk walk may prevent the common cold Experts at the American College of Sports Medicine say people who exercise at least 45 minutes four or more days a week are less likely to take time off work due to illness. |
| Seasonal flu vaccine Fluarix approved for children The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the seasonal flu vaccine Fluarix for children ages 3 to 17 years old. |
| AMA doctors answer flu questions on new Web site Doctors with the American Medical Association (AMA) have set up a free, interactive Web site to answer questions and give information about both the seasonal and H1N1 swine flu viruses. |
| Vaccine has reduced rotovirus rates in children: CDC Experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that rates of rotovirus disease in children have dropped significantly since a routine vaccination program for infants was instituted in 2006. |
| Severe H1N1 flu linked to blood clots in the lungs According to new research at the University of Michigan, people who become severely ill with the H1N1 flu have a greater risk of developing blood clots in their lungs. |
| Drug-resistant H1N1 flu goes person-to-person in U.S. Scientists have found the United States' first case of person-to-person transmission of a Tamiflu-resistant strain of the H1N1 swine flu, raising fears that the spread of this resistant virus will reduce the drug's effectiveness at fighting the flu. |