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Swine Flu (H1N1)
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The 2009 flu pandemic is a global outbreak of a new strain of influenza virus, officially named the "new H1N1", first identified in April 2009, and commonly called "Swine flu." It is thought to be a mutation of four known strains of the influenza A virus, subtype H1N1: one endemic in (normally infecting) humans, one endemic in birds, and two endemic in pigs (swine).

The outbreak began in Mexico, with evidence that Mexico was already in the midst of an epidemic for months before the outbreak was recognized. Soon after, their government closed down most of Mexico City's public and private offices and facilities to help contain the spread. In early June, as the virus spread globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak to be a pandemic.

The WHO has raised the Influenza Pandemic Alert to the highest level which is 6. Already India has seen over 1000 confirmed cases of Swine Flu and the threat of a full blown epidemic in India is very real. The best we citizens can do is keep ourselves informed about the happenings and the steps we can take to prevent the spread of the flu. With most of the affected people fitting the profile of a person with internet access, we believe the internet is the first place that people would come looking for information like symptoms, who to contact etc. Indiansplash.com is an attempt to bring all the necessary information in one place. India cannot afford to fall sick. Keep yourself and others informed.

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Swine Flu Messages From WHO (In MP3 FORMAT): Do's, Dont's, If You Are Sick

How To Prevent and Recognize Symptoms Of Swine Flu
A must watch..

Some common-sense precautions can help keep you safe from this potentially deadly infection.

Swine flu: In India to stay?
See how a flu virus enters a healthy cell, replicates, and exits with this narrated, step-through animation.

H1N1 News From W.H.O.
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 90
As of 28 February 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16455 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 89
As of 21 February 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16226 deaths.

Director-General statement following the seventh meeting of the Emergency Committee
The Emergency Committee held its seventh meeting by teleconference on 23 February 2010. The Director-General sought the Committee's views on the determination of the pandemic status.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 88
As of 14 February 2010, worldwide more than 212 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 15921 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 87
As of 7 February 2010, worldwide more than 212 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 15292 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 86
As of 31 January 2010, worldwide more than 211 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 15174 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 85
As of 24 January 2010, worldwide more than 209 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 14711 deaths.

Statement of the World Health Organization on allegations of conflict of interest and 'fake' pandemic
22 January 2010 -- Providing independent advice to Member States is a very important function of the World Health Organization (WHO). We take this work seriously and guard against the influence of any improper interests. The WHO influenza pandemic policies and response have not been improperly influenced by the pharmaceutical industry.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 84
As of 17 January 2010, worldwide more than 209 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 14142 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 83
As of 10 January 2010, worldwide more than 208 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 13554 deaths.

H1N1 News From India
Union minister launches herbal drug, Ayusrem for swine flu, influenza viruses (PharmaBiz)
The Union minister of state for planning and parliamentary affairs, V Narayanasamy, has officially released the new ayurvedic drug 'Ayusrem', for swine flu and influenza viruses, invented by two Chennai based scientists, in Delhi on March 9.

Figures up: Victoria is Australia's best lay-over (News.com.au Travel)
VICTORIA is attracting more overnight international visitors than the rest of the country, snaring 30 per cent of tourists.

Vic the place for tourists to be (Herald Sun)
VICTORIA enjoyed the nation's biggest growth in overnight international visitors last year, with 30 per cent of tourists coming to state in 2009.

India likely to start swine flu vaccination next week (Hindustan Times)
India is "most likely" to administer imported swine flu vaccine to the high risk groups from next week, a senior health ministry official said Wednesday.

India likely to start swine flu vaccination next week (New Kerala)
New Delhi, March 10 : India is 'most likely' to administer imported swine flu vaccine to the high risk groups from next week, a senior health ministry official said Wednesday.

Desi swine flu vaccine ready for commercial use by April-May (The Times of India)
Pune-based Serum India's swine flu vaccine 'Fluvac' will be ready for commercial use by April-May, subject to all regulatory clearances.

New phases of human trials of swine flu vaccine begin (The Hindu)
PUNE: The Serum Institute of India (SII) here on Monday started phases two and three of the clinical human trials of the swine flu vaccine it has developed.

Malaysia confirms first swine flu death this year (GMA News)
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's government has confirmed the country's first death linked to swine flu in nearly half a year.

Panacea Biotec signs swine flu vaccine pact (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News)
MUMBAI, March 3 (Reuters) - Panacea Biotec said on Wednesday it has signed an advance market agreement with the Government of India to manufacture Pandyflu, the firm's swine flu vaccine.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh worried on Swine Flu outbreak – India faces epidemic (India Daily)
Kiran Chaube The epidemic is spreading very fast into the secondary cities like Ahmedabad, Pune, Bangalore and so on. India can become the epicenter of the massive devastating Swine Flu outbreak because of high density of population through out the country.

H1N1 infection's graphic model by indiansplash.com

How an influenza virus infects a cell
Flu experts say the numbers may not be significant so far but the new H1N1 virus has now established itself in the country.

H1N1 infection's Q&A Video by indiansplash.com

Swine Flu Q&A Video Clips
In this interview, Dr. Anthony Komaroff discusses the swine flu, including how it's transmitted, how dangerous it can be, possible treatments, and how to protect yourself.