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Many 'have doubts over flu jab'
(BBC 18/11/2009)
The government has a long way to go to convince the public to have the swine flu vaccine, an exclusive survey for the BBC suggests. Half of the 2,000 people polled said they were happy to have the jab, but safety and the fact the virus was mild put off many of those who had doubts. An overwhelming majority felt NHS workers should get the jab to protect their patients. The government said it was "strongly recommending" people get the jab. The UK vaccination programme is already well under way.
Seasonal flu still a risk say health chiefs
(The Scotsman 02/11/2009)
PENSIONERS and those in poor health have been urged not to let the swine flu issue distract them from the importance of avoiding its seasonal counterpart. Health chiefs said seasonal flu was still a threat for those in at-risk categories, such as the elderly or those with respiratory problems. They are concerned that hysteria relating to the H1N1 virus could let other strains slip from the agenda. In fact, those aged over 65 are far less likely to contract swine flu because their immune system has had more exposure to different variations of flu over the years.
H1N1 shots to be sent to 100 developing nations
(World health - EU Monitor 28/10/2009)
WHO secretary-general Margaret Chan says shipments could begin next month. Cuba is on the list of recipients. State media reports that Cuba will accept vaccines, putting aside previous skepticism about their effectiveness.
(The Scotsman 06/10/2009)
THE Scottish seasonal flu jab campaign was launched yesterday by health secretary Nicola Sturgeon. GP practices will now start holding flu clinics with free vaccinations for over-65s, healthcare staff and those with certain medical conditions , including breathing problems, heart conditions and diabetes. A separate vaccination drive for swine flu will get under way in the coming weeks. The seasonal flu jab will not provide protection against swine flu.
Injectable Vaccines More Effective for Adult Flu Than Nasal Sprays - U.S. News & World Report
(World health - EU Monitor 23/09/2009)
In a study of adults tracked over one flu season, vaccines made from inactivated, or "killed," flu virus -- the injectable form -- provided better protection against the seasonal flu than vaccines made from live attenuated virus, the type of vaccine available in a nasal spray. "The nasal spray vaccine is effective but isn't as effective as the injected vaccine," said lead study author Arnold S. Monto, an epidemiology professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
Study: Flu viruses can spark heart attacks - The Associated Press
(World health - EU Monitor 22/09/2009)
Amid the global outbreak of swine flu, experts say it's crucial that heart patients get vaccinated against both regular flu and swine flu to avoid medical problems. British researchers analyzed 39 previous studies of heart patients and found a consistent link between flu and heart attacks. Up to half of all unexpected flu deaths were due to heart disease, the researchers found. The study was published online Tuesday in the British medical journal, The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Mecca pilgrims must have flu jab
(BBC 15/09/2009)
British Muslims will need a seasonal flu vaccination before travelling to Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj pilgrimage, because of swine flu fears. The Saudi government says all pilgrims need a certificate of vaccination before they can apply for a visa. The World Health Organisation and the Saudis also say that those in high-risk groups, including pregnant women and the elderly should not travel at all. Two million Muslims converge on Mecca each year for the Hajj pilgrimage.
UK Muslim pilgrims will require flu jab
(The Scotsman 15/09/2009)
BRITISH Muslims will need an injection against seasonal flu if they are travelling to Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj pilgrimage, under new travel rules announced yesterday. The Saudi government is requiring all pilgrims from Britain to provide a certificate of vaccination - which must be at least two weeks old - before they apply for a Hajj visa.
Studies: 1 Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works
(World health - EU Monitor 11/09/2009)
Good news in the world's flu fight: One dose of the new swine flu vaccine looks strong enough to protect adults - and can spark protection within 10 days of the shot, Australian and U.S. researchers said Thursday. Australian shot maker CSL Ltd. published results of a study that found between 75 percent and 96 percent of vaccinated people should be protected with one dose - the same degree of effectiveness as the regular winter flu shot. Scientists thought it would take two doses.
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