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Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in Mexico and the United States in March and April, 2009. The first novel H1N1 patient in the United States was confirmed by laboratory testing at CDC on April 15, 2009. The second patient was confirmed on April 17, 2009. It was quickly determined that the virus was spreading from person-to-person. On April 22, CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center to better coordinate the public health response. On April 26, 2009, the United States Government declared a public health emergency.

It’s thought that novel influenza A (H1N1) flu spreads in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread; mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the virus.

ETMC Athens gears up for next flu pandemic

Throughout the month of September, East Texas Medical Center, Athens (ETMC Athens) saw a 42% average surge in number of patients per day due to publicity of the H1N1 virus and took it in stride. Improved efficiencies in the Emergency Department facilitated by a process improvement firm, Compirion Healthcare, allowed the hospital to absorb the volume and still see an improvement in quality.

13 Jan 2010

Pediatric specialists and pharmacists may get boost from health bills

News outlets report on how the health care bill pending in Congress might affect pediatric specialists and pharmacists.

13 Jan 2010

NOVAVAX completes pre-clinical safety and efficacy study of its RSV vaccine candidate

Novavax, Inc. announced today that it has successfully completed a pre-clinical safety and efficacy study of its RSV vaccine candidate in cotton rats. Results from this study are needed to support an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to advance this novel recombinant F protein particle based RSV (RSV-F) vaccine candidate into clinical development. This vaccine candidate is composed of recombinant 'F' or 'fusion' protein of RSV which is used by the virus to infect and fuse with cells in the respiratory tract and cause disease.

13 Jan 2010

Media outlets examine U.S. plans for leftover H1N1 vaccine, efforts to keep flu vaccine production on track

After working to ensure the U.S. had access to enough H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine, health officials may now face a new dilemma - a vaccine surplus, the Associated Press reports.

12 Jan 2010

VaxInnate grants license to Biological E. to develop and commercialize recombinant H1N1 vaccine in India

VaxInnate Corporation today announced that it has granted Indian biopharmaceutical company Biological E. Limited a license to its recombinant H1N1 pandemic swine flu vaccine and is collaborating to facilitate the manufacture, clinical development and commercialization of the vaccine in India.

12 Jan 2010

Life Technologies to acquire AcroMetrix

Life Technologies Corporation, a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AcroMetrix, for an undisclosed amount.

12 Jan 2010

NanoViricides outlines its technology and current drug programs at Biotech Showcase conference

NanoViricides, Inc. (the "Company"), reports that the Company has been invited to present on January 12th at the Biotech Showcase™, a conference designed to showcase promising companies and technologies for partnering and investment purposes.

12 Jan 2010

Department of Health vaccinates 49,078 Pennsylvanians at 33 H1N1 flu clinics

The Department of Health vaccinated 49,078 Pennsylvanians at 33 H1N1 flu clinics held across the state on Jan. 8 and 9. The department urges anyone who has not yet been vaccinated to get immunized.

12 Jan 2010

American Heart Association encourages more Americans to get vaccinated against H1N1

The American Heart Association supports National Influenza Vaccination Week, Jan. 10-16, an effort led by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated against H1N1.

12 Jan 2010

CEL-SCI completes validation of its GMP manufacturing facility

CEL-SCI Corporation, a late-stage oncology company and a developer of vaccines and therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, announced today it has completed the validation of all critical utilities and manufacturing equipment at its GMP manufacturing facility in Maryland.

12 Jan 2010

CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic urge Americans to protect themselves with H1N1 vaccine

CVS/pharmacy, the nation's leading retail pharmacy and MinuteClinic, the largest retail health care provider in the U.S., is urging more Americans to protect themselves and their families with an H1N1 vaccine during National Influenza Vaccination Week (January 10-16) as designated by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

12 Jan 2010

American Red Cross urges Americans to get vaccinated against H1N1 virus

The H1N1 (swine) flu virus is still prevalent across the nation, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to get vaccinated against the virus, now that the vaccine is widely available.

12 Jan 2010

H1N1 flu vaccines and other resources for remaining healthy to be offered at Pennsylvania Farm Show

The Department of Health is offering free H1N1 flu vaccines and other resources for remaining healthy at its exhibit at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, which runs through Jan. 16.

12 Jan 2010

American Lung Association supports CDC's NIVW to highlight the importance influenza vaccination

The American Lung Association supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), January 10-16, 2010, which highlights the importance of annual influenza vaccination after the holiday season into January and beyond.

12 Jan 2010

Official H1N1-related death count approaches 13,000 worldwide, WHO says

H1N1 (swine flu) has killed 12,799 people worldwide since the virus first emerged, the WHO said on Friday, United Press International reports (1/8). According to the WHO, more than half of the H1N1-related deaths worldwide occurred in the Americas, China Daily reports (1/9).

12 Jan 2010

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals signs agreements with two additional partners

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has signed agreements with two additional partners who will exclusively represent BioCryst and its anti-viral peramivir for influenza stockpiling opportunities for territories outside of the U.S. BioCryst's new partners are Merck Serono for Europe, Russia, Canada and Singapore and Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, excluding Israel.

12 Jan 2010

Molina Healthcare announces preliminary results of fourth-quarter ended December 31, 2009

Molina Healthcare, Inc. announced today that, based on its preliminary unaudited analysis, it expects to report a loss per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2009 in the range of $0.10 to $0.25, and earnings for the year ended December 31, 2009, in the range of $1.12 to $1.26.

12 Jan 2010

H1N1 News and Research

ETMC Athens gears up for next flu pandemic

Pediatric specialists and pharmacists may get boost from health bills

NOVAVAX completes pre-clinical safety and efficacy study of its RSV vaccine candidate

Media outlets examine U.S. plans for leftover H1N1 vaccine, efforts to keep flu vaccine production on track

VaxInnate grants license to Biological E. to develop and commercialize recombinant H1N1 vaccine in India

Life Technologies to acquire AcroMetrix

NanoViricides outlines its technology and current drug programs at Biotech Showcase conference

Department of Health vaccinates 49,078 Pennsylvanians at 33 H1N1 flu clinics

American Heart Association encourages more Americans to get vaccinated against H1N1

CEL-SCI completes validation of its GMP manufacturing facility

CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic urge Americans to protect themselves with H1N1 vaccine

American Red Cross urges Americans to get vaccinated against H1N1 virus

H1N1 flu vaccines and other resources for remaining healthy to be offered at Pennsylvania Farm Show

American Lung Association supports CDC's NIVW to highlight the importance influenza vaccination

Official H1N1-related death count approaches 13,000 worldwide, WHO says

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals signs agreements with two additional partners

Molina Healthcare announces preliminary results of fourth-quarter ended December 31, 2009

Los Angeles International Airport offers H1N1 flu shots in airline terminals

Highmark joins with CDC to promote National Influenza Vaccination Week

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