Swine Flu

Two U.S. children develop flu from pigs: CDC

CHICAGO - Two U.S. children were infected with flu viruses that originated in pigs in the past two months, and an analysis of both viruses showed they had picked up genetic material from the 2009 pandemic influenza A H1N1 virus, government researchers said on Friday.

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Study says genetics affect vaccine-narcolepsy link

HELSINKI - Finland's national health institute said on Thursday its latest research on previously found links between children's narcolepsy and GlaxoSmithKline's Pandemrix vaccine against swine flu also involved a genetic risk factor.

Health, 01 Sep 2011

Chinese herb mix may shorten flu fever

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In mild cases of H1N1 influenza, a traditional Chinese herb mixture may relieve a fever about as well as the antiviral drug Tamiflu, researchers reported Monday.

Health, 15 Aug 2011