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American Indians, Alaska natives more likely to die from swine flu

CDC data from 12 states covering April to November 2009 showed H1N1 death rates among American Indians and Alaska Natives running four times higher than all other racial and ethnic groups combined. Authors suspect chronic conditions contribute and urged wider vaccination.

Disease

Early H1N1 infection may prevent worse strain*

UC Davis researchers found more than a dozen immune targets shared by the 2009 H1N1 virus and seasonal flu strains, which they say may explain why many people over 60 carry antibodies and why symptoms were generally mild. They suggest cell-mediated immunity does the work.

Oct 15, 2009

Government

Think twice before buying swine flu drugs via the Internet: FDA

The FDA bought products online that claimed to treat H1N1 and received unmarked tablets postmarked from India containing only talc and acetaminophen. Commissioner Margaret Hamburg warns of counterfeit and contaminated drugs; only Tamiflu and Relenza are approved for the virus.

Oct 15, 2009

Disease

Healthy people not immune from H1N1 swine flu

CDC's Anne Schuchat said 45 percent of adults hospitalized with H1N1 had no known preexisting condition and 6 percent were pregnant, though more than half had asthma, lung or heart disease or immune disorders. The figures come from about 1,400 adult and 500 child records.

Oct 13, 2009

Disease

Swine flu deaths: What you need to know

CDC figures put the overall H1N1 death risk well below hazards such as traffic accidents, but children face higher risk than adults. As of September 2009, 76 U.S. children under 18 had died, 19 of them in the preceding week, seven in Texas alone.

Oct 11, 2009

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