Defense Department Receives First H1N1 Vaccine Shipments

By John J. Kruzel – American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2009 – The Defense Department has started receiving H1N1 vaccines and will begin distributing doses in the coming weeks.
The Health and Human Services Department is distributing the vaccines, manufactured by four producers, to the department. Because rates of production vary among the manufacturers, supplies [...]

Pregnancy and 2009 H1N1 Flu: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Baby

Pregnant women can get seriously ill with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (sometimes called “novel H1N1 flu” or “swine flu”). Learn how to protect yourself and your baby and what to do if you have symptoms of the flu.

A pregnant woman who gets any type of flu has a greater chance for serious health problems. [...]

The Word is Out on Unapproved H1N1 Products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing consumers of—and protecting them against—potential harm associated with unapproved products claiming to diagnose, prevent, or otherwise act against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.
Within the past two weeks, FDA has

urged caution regarding promotions and Internet sites offering products for sale that claim to diagnose, prevent, mitigate, treat or [...]

H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Program

Vaccine Distribution
Q. When will the decision to administer vaccine be made?

A. For planning purposes, it should be assumed that vaccine will be administered beginning in the fall.
Q. When will vaccine shipping begin?
A. Planners should assume shipping of vaccine will begin mid-October, although there is a possibility that some vaccine will be available [...]

CDC Weekly H1N1 Update September 25th News Briefing

About the Flu
Flu refers to illnesses caused by a number of different influenza viruses. Flu can cause a range of symptoms and effects, from mild to lethal.
Two strains of flu, seasonal flu and the H1N1 (Swine) flu, are currently circulating in the United States. A third, highly lethal H5N1 (Bird) flu is being closely tracked [...]

Vaccines Approved for H1N1 Influenza Virus

Vaccines Approved for H1N1 Influenza Virus

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved four vaccines for use against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.
The vaccines—made by CSL Limited, MedImmune LLC, Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Limited, and sanofi pasteur Inc.—will be distributed nationally after the initial lots become available. This is expected to occur [...]

Symptoms of H1N1 Flu

What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?
The symptoms of 2009 H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Severe illnesses [...]

H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You

What is 2009 H1N1 (swine flu)?
2009 H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza [...]

H1N1 Vaccination Recommendations

With the new H1N1 virus continuing to cause illness, hospitalizations and deaths in the US during the normally flu-free summer months and some uncertainty about what the upcoming flu season might bring, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has taken an important step in preparations for a voluntary 2009 H1N1 vaccination effort to counter a [...]

2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Questions

What are the plans for developing 2009 H1N1 vaccine?
Vaccines are the most powerful public health tool for control of influenza, and the U.S. government is working closely with manufacturers to take steps in the process to manufacture a 2009 H1N1 vaccine. Working together with scientists in the public and private sector, CDC has [...]