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<title>Three Swans Dead Due to Bird Flu in Dorset, UK</title>
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<dc:date>2009-01-08</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[The first case of bird flu virus in the UK was recorded in April 2006 in Scotland. Extensive control was taken up at that time. A new case of bird flu in the UK was reported, as three wild swans in Dorset died due to the avian virus strain and a fourth one was tested positive.]]></description>
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<title>Scientists Prove the Role of Wild Birds in the Avian Influenza Movement from Asia to North America</title>
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<dc:date>2008-12-22</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[The source of deadly Avian Influenza, popularly known as Bird Flu in North America has long been a subject of debate among  scientists. But now, scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Alaska and the University of Tokyo claim they have genetic evidence to prove the role of migratory wild birds in the transfer of avian influenza viruses between Asia and North America. The revelation was made by USGS scientists in an article published in the Molecular Ecology.]]></description>
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<title>High-Dose Influenza Vaccine shows Increased Immune Response among Older Adults</title>
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<dc:date>2008-12-22</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[An investigational high-dose influenza vaccine showed increased immune responses among adults 65 years of age and older compared with the standard influenza vaccine. The revelation was made by Sanofi Pasteur, from the vaccines division of Sanofi-Aventis Group at the 48th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC)/Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) 46th annual meeting.]]></description>
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<title>Vaccination Drive Gears up Ahead of Influenza Season – Elderly Marked as Priority Risk Group</title>
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<dc:date>2008-12-23</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[22-December-2008 - Gearing up in time for the ensuing influenza season health authorities across Europe have started their annual campaigns to immunise people against seasonal influenza. Although the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has not given any predictions on the severity of this year's influenza season it has nevertheless stressed on the benefits of older people getting vaccinated.]]></description>
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<title>Novel Hybrid Viruses cause Influenza Epidemics</title>
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<dc:date>2009-01-08</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[28 Feb 2008 - Going deep into the evolutionary history of H1N1 Influenza virus A, scientists have discovered that reassortment of Influenza virus happens frequently.]]></description>
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<title>GSK begins trial for its 'superior' vaccine for protection against Seasonal Influenza</title>
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<dc:date>2009-01-08</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[07 Nov 2008 - Leading pharmaceuticals company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced today that it has initiated a worldwide clinical efficacy trial to evaluate its innovative vaccine for the prevention of seasonal influenza.]]></description>
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<title>You know cycling is healthy, but Urologists think otherwise!</title>
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<dc:date>2009-01-08</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[09 Jul 2008 - Cycling is healthy, but not so much for a mens sexual health if they do not choose the right bicycle. Urologists warn that cycling on a wrong bicycle for a prolonged time could lead to genital numbness, erection problems and soreness and skin irritations in the groin area.]]></description>
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<title>PCTs made aware about the cost of obesity, asked to encourage citizens to eat and live healthy</title>
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<dc:date>2009-01-08</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[07 Oct 2008 - Concerned with rising obesity figures in the country researchers in England have estimated the cost of diseases related to being overweight or obese and shared it with all PCTs in England.]]></description>
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<title>Swine Flu a greater threat than terrorism</title>
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<dc:date>2009-07-23</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[A third of us may be infected with pig flu in the next two years whilst experts fear that the rate of infection is set to reach 65,000, killing a whopping 350 Brits per day. Others believe that once the pandemic hits its peak, 30% of us will be affected. Chief Medical Officer; Sir Liam Donaldson has also revealed that 1 in 8 of us will be infected come September.]]></description>
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<title>Are drugs giants making a killing from a useless vaccine?</title>
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<dc:date>2009-07-23</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline is set to make a massive profit from the swine flu crisis having already acquired the contracts for 195 million doses of the newly developed vaccine.]]></description>
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<title>London prepares for swine round 2 with mass graves</title>
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<dc:date>2009-09-22</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[According to latest reports, London is set to dig a number of mass graves in preparation of the next outbreak of swine flu this coming autumn. The British Department of Health has warned that we are on the verge of an emergency in the UK.]]></description>
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<title>Bird flu linked with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s</title>
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<dc:date>2009-09-10</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[Evidence has been released that indicates a link between the H5N1 Virus and Alzheimer’s.]]></description>
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<title>Government stores thousands of cardboard coffins for next H1N1 outbreak</title>
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<dc:date>2009-09-22</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[With 1900 Brits expected to die as the result of H1N1 virus this coming autumn, the government have begun to stock pile thousands of cardboard coffins and refrigeration units.]]></description>
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<title>New tests carried out on child friendly swine flu vaccine</title>
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<dc:date>2009-10-02</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[A new vaccine is currently being tested at St George's Hospital to determine whether it is suitable for children.]]></description>
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<title>Swine flu infections falling in the UK</title>
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<dc:date>2009-10-12</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[The rate of infection for the H1N1 virus was predicted to double in the UK. However, recent figures show that although recorded cases are on the rise, it is not spreading as rapidly as first thought.]]></description>
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<title>Swine flu jab cripples cheerleader</title>
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<dc:date>2009-10-26</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[The launch of the new swine flu jab across the UK has been marred by reports that an American cheerleader has been crippled by the vaccine, meaning she can only walk backwards.]]></description>
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<title>New York marathon runners advised to take extra caution with H1N1</title>
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<dc:date>2009-10-27</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[With schools set to close during the second wave of the swine flu virus this winter, precuations are being taken in many other areas and the New York Marathon is no exception. The 42,000 runners will be given a pack containing sanatizers and energy bars. They are also being asked to pull out if they suspect they are infected.]]></description>
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<title>Toddler's appendix bursts after misdiagnosis</title>
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<dc:date>2009-11-10</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[A 2 year old child, suspected of carrying the H1N1 virus suffered a burst appendix as the result of a mis - diagnosis from health experts. The Tots Mother, Marie Cragg, claims that operators from NHS Direct had suggested the girls symptoms were the direct result of the swine flu infection. She was told to call the swine flu hotline.]]></description>
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<title>The WHO denies allegations of swine flu embellishment</title>
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<dc:date>2010-01-28</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[The WHO has been called to question over allegations that it exagerated the xtent of the swine flu pandemic for finnancial gain. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has profusely denied claims that it intentionally created mass hysteria surrounding the swine flu pandemic of June last year.]]></description>
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<title>Swine flu hotline closes down</title>
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<dc:date>2010-02-08</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[The government has announced that the national swine flu hotline will close next week, due to a drop in infection levels. Chief medical officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, has warned that swine flu is still a threat.]]></description>
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<title>WHO: swine flu has not peaked</title>
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<dc:date>2010-02-24</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[The World Health Organisation has revealed that it is too early to declare that the global swine flu pandemic has peaked.]]></description>
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<title>EU unveils new research projects to tackle influenza</title>
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<dc:date>2010-03-09</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[The European Union has announced that it will be spending 18 million euros on research projects into influenza and its spread. It is hoped that the move will save thousands of lives from the swine flu pandemic.]]></description>
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<title>WHO warns bird flu still presents a threat </title>
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<dc:date>2010-03-24</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[The bird flu virus still presents a threat to the world, the World Health Organisation warned at an influenza press conference last week. Just this year the organisation reports that there have been 21 cases of bird flu, including 7 deaths.]]></description>
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<title>Swine Flu strikes again in Wales</title>
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<dc:date>2010-06-07</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[Just when you thought it was over, Swine Flu has emerged again in Britain, striking down a man in Wales. The victim is currently in hospital with the virus.]]></description>
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<title>World Cup horns could spread influenza</title>
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<dc:date>2010-06-15</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[Vuvuzelas could be responsible for the spread of influenza during the World Cup, doctors are warning. ]]></description>
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<title>Sunlight can help battle influenza</title>
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<dc:date>2010-06-24</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[Studies this year have shown that soaking up rays could even be a great way to combat influenza.]]></description>
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<title>Swine flu vaccines to be destroyed</title>
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<dc:date>2010-07-20</dc:date>
<description><![CDATA[Around a quarter of all American swine flu vaccines are to be destroyed due to the treatments expiring.]]></description>
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