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WHO's Swine Flu Pandemic Response Wasn't Influenced by Vaccine Makers
3:30PM 3/10/2011
Health Care, Sanofi Aventis, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Astrazeneca
During the H1N1 swine flu pandemic, much criticism was leveled at World Health Organization officials, accusing their response of being too heavily influenced by the pharmaceutical industry. But according to a panel of independent experts, that wasn't the case.
Novavax Gets a Federal Grant for Developing Its Novel Flu Vaccine
3:30PM 3/01/2011
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The company has landed a lucrative flu-vaccine contract with the U.S. government. It's worth $97 million over the first three years, and it can be extended for an additional two years, for a total contract value of $179.1 million. The technology could prove to be a lifesaver.
Breathe Easier: WHO Declares H1N1 'Swine Flu' Pandemic Over
6:09PM 8/10/2010
Health Care, Novavax, Sanofi Aventis, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Astrazeneca
Though the threat of H1N1 infection remains, the World Health Organization has declared an end to the Swine Flu pandemic, citing "pure good luck" to explain why the disease wasn't as lethal as feared.
Read the fine print before cancelling your flight due to H1N1
9:00AM 12/04/2009
Bringing a jug of hand sanitizer with you when flying is one way to hopefully avoid getting the H1N1 virus, but what to do if you get the swine flu before boarding your flight?
The Centers for Disease Control recommends changing your flight plans and staying home, along with other travel ideas...
It's bad enough that the H1N1 swine flu pandemic has caused such widespread public anxiety, and it's worse that the vaccine has become its own source of concern, whether due to the shortage or spurious fears about its safety. Now, the bottom-feeders known as phishing scammers are exploiting the...
H1N1 scam spreading like the disease itself; CDC issues warning
12:30PM 12/03/2009
Scammers are now capitalizing on fear of H1N1 (swine) flu and the limited availability of the vaccine to steal people's personal information.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning that an email is being circulated purporting to be about a CDC-sponsored state...
Novavax: A risky but potentially lucrative vaccine play
4:50PM 12/02/2009
A biotech with a novel method of making vaccines, has a promising swine flu drug. So far, so good, but it's hardly a lock
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Just as swine flu activity is slowing, health officials are worried about another increase as people travel for Thanksgiving. And a few weeks after Thanksgiving, more people will be preparing to travel for Christmas, making now a good time to review government recommendations on travel during swine...
Forget candy canes, Santa's handing out hand sanitizer this year
6:30PM 11/18/2009
It's a promise from Santa Claus, so it has to be good: The global swine flu pandemic won't stop him from delivering presents this year.
"I swear that Christmas will not be canceled this year," Father Christmas told Finnish national broadcaster YLE, explaining that many children were worried he...
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