The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that it was looking at a mutation of the A/H1N1 flu virus recently detected in several countries and regions
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Health Care and Nutrition has ordered 380,000 doses of Novel Influenza A / H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccine to curb the spread of the disease.
Addressing a media briefing the Health Minster Nimal Siripala de Silva said the World Health Organization has agreed to provide the vaccine at his request.
Two pharmaceutical companies have sought permission from the Indian Council of Medical Research to start clinical trials for swine flu vaccine prepared by them using a new method.
New Delhi: Two pharmaceutical companies have sought permission from the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) to start clinical trials for swine flu vaccine prepared by them using a new method.
PARADIP: Panic gripped Mathasahi Seva Ashram School in Gadharishpur village under Ersama police limits after eight students, suffering from suspected swine flu, were shifted from district headquarters hospital to SCB Medical, Cuttack, for treatment today.
Sri Lanka's Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry has placed an immediate order for the WHO approved Novel Influenza (A) H1N1 vaccine amid the rising death toll from the epidemic.
Adding to the death toll rising alarmingly due to the rapid spread of A/H1N1 another death was reported yesterday evening from Kurunegala.
The number of swine flu cases in the district has gone up to 16 as results of 26 samples from Delhi labs are awaited. Civil Surgeon Dr JS Punia said out of the 100 samples sent to Delhi, 26 had tested positive.
