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World Health Organization reported 17,410 cases of H1N1 influenza

dcobaugh@ashp.org (Daniel Cobaugh) — Jun 8 2009 12:00AM

As of June 1, 2009, the World Health Organization reported 17,410 cases of H1N1 influenza in 62 countries, including 115 deaths. See their Daily Situation Updates and Maps for the most recent information.

HHS Takes Additional Steps Toward Development of Vaccine for the Novel Influenza A (H1N1)

dcobaugh@ashp.org (Daniel Cobaugh) — Jun 8 2009 12:00AM

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has directed $1 billion to plan for potential commercial-scale production of a candidate vaccine for the novel Influenza A ( H1N1).

H1N1 Flu Clinical and Public Health Guidance

dcobaugh@ashp.org (Daniel Cobaugh) — Jun 8 2009 12:00AM

As a part of its response to the H1N1 outbreak, CDC has issued new H1N1 flu guidance that covers critical areas including epidemiology and surveillance, clinician guidance for specific audiences, and patient information.

CDC Scientists Develop New Basis for H5N1 Vaccine

dcobaugh@ashp.org (Daniel Cobaugh) — Jun 8 2009 12:00AM

By using samples of the H5N1 virus obtained from Egypt, CDC scientists have developed a virus sample critical to the production of a avian influenza vaccine.