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The 2009 flu pandemic in Europe was part of a pandemic involving a new strain of influenza, subtype H1N1.H1N1 is commonly called swine flu.The pandemic infected at least 125,550 people in Europe.
The swine flu began in Mexico, North America, which turn out to be a new strain of H1N1 virus and the first case could have been as early as March or April. In Canada, roughly 10% of the populace were infected with the virus, [ 298 ] with 363 confirmed deaths (as of 8 December); confirmed cases had reached 10,000 when Health Canada stopped ...
The legality of THL's close ties with vaccine manufactures was questioned by some parents and NGOs after unexpected side effects of H1N1 "swine flu" vaccines in 2009 and 2010. [5] The case was investigated by the Justice Chancellor of Finland, and no wrongdoings were found. [6]
It happened again in 2009, when a human and swine flu switched genes, unleashing the H1N1 swine flu outbreak that killed roughly 500,000 people. Already there is evidence this virus is swapping genes.
The CDC recommends fairgoers avoid eating or drinking while visiting swine exhibits, and that the immunocompromised avoid the pens altogether Two people contract swine flu after visiting pigs at fairs
A recent U.K. case of a strain of swine flu new to humans “illustrates the uncertainties we always face on this topic,” Ray said. Officials with the World Health Organization on Friday said ...
Swine flu cases to date By date By cont. Country or territory First case April May June July August Latest (9 August) 0: 0 World 2009-04-24: 25: 367: 17,398
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the new swine flu vaccine for use in the United States on September 15, 2009. [60] Studies by the National Institutes of Health show a single dose creates enough antibodies to protect against the virus within about 10 days. [61]