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H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic Update

On 11th June 2009 the World Health Organisation declared a global H1N1 pandemic. Governments across the world responded accordingly.

Thankfully in this instance the virus was not as devastating as had been predicted. However, it still killed over 18,000 people and we should still plan & protect. Find out why:

Throughout history influenza pandemics have been a regular occurance, this means that scientists can study the patterns and make estimations about the next possible pandemic outbreak. In recent years, they have closely watched both Swine Flu (H1N1) and Bird Flu (H5N1). A new or mutated version of an influenza virus could potentially cause a pandemic similar to the 1918 Spanish Influenza outbreak, which is thought to have killed 40-50 million people.

NEWS FLASH: 29.08.2011 - The BBC report of the growing Bird Flu Fear as mutant strain hits China & Vietnam - see our Articles section for full details.

Antiviral medication still has a major preventative and protective role to play, especially where vaccination does not cover you or is not available.

Don’t leave it to chance - protect yourself & your family today.

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Bird Flu Fear as mutant strain hits China

29 August 2011 - According to the BBC, avian flu shows signs of a resurgence, while a mutant strain - able to sidestep vaccines - could be spreading in Asia, the United Nations has warned. Read the full
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10 March 2011 Latest Flu Figures

Latest figures from the HPA show the number of deaths from Influenza - 546
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Influenza Deaths reach 254

Latest figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show an increase in the number of influenza deaths - 20 January 2011. The total number of people who are reported to have died from flu in the UK since the season began in October has reached 254.
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Swine Flu deaths continue to rise

Latest figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show as of 5 January 2011, 50 fatal cases have been verified as relating to influenza infection. Of these cases, 45 have been associated with swine flu (H1N1 2009) infection and five with influenza B infection.
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Level of Seasonal Flu Continues to increase

Latest figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) indicate that levels of seasonal flu are continuing to increase across the UK. The two main strains of flu circulating are Influenza A H1N1 (2009) 'swine' flu and Influenza B, with H1N1 being the predominant strain.
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