H1N1 response shows need for better medical emergency plans

The headline that dominated the year was easily the H1N1 pandemic. On 11 June, 2009, WHO declared the start of the first influenza pandemic since 1968. These were the daily headlines from December 2009 about H1N1 Swine Flu and other influenza and Bird Flu (H5N1) topics.

At least 7826 people worldwide have died from laboratory-confirmed cases of pandemic H1N1 influenza, an increase of more than 1000 in the last week, …

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued new warnings about the H1N1 vaccine, commonly known as Swine Flu. Since supplies of the vaccine are limited anyway, it is wise to know that there are several side effects you should consider with your doctor before you get your shot.

According to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, the country has now recorded more than 250 000 cases of influenza-like illness, with 235 patients requiring intensive care. As of 2 November, 70 deaths from acute respiratory illness have been reported.

A new survey has found that when it comes to preparing for a swine flu outbreak, the top concern for most US business leaders is getting enough vaccine. Swine flu shots delayed for most. This although controversy continues as to whether pregnant mom’s h1n1 exposure harms babies or not.

From a marketing idea, since the concept is of course to use Microsoft software to implement the teaching, it is really good. Not everyone is going to rush out to buy software from Microsoft, but what with anger over Vista and new Office which certainly hurt Microsofts image, this plan is a step in the right direction, at least for countries / teachers / students with the money to have a computer and be online.