Novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection continues to cause illness and death among persons worldwide. Immunosuppressed patients with influenza virus infection can shed virus for prolonged periods, increasing the chances… Read more »
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Oseltamivir-Resistant Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in Two Immunosuppressed Patients — Seattle, Washington, 2009
Mass vaccinations planned for deadly fall threat
Hub drafts swine flu responseBy Edward Mason and Richard Weir Tuesday, August 18, 2009 – Updated 8h ago City officials are devising emergency plans to vaccinate thousands of schoolchildren against… Read more »
Caritas set to sell part of lab work
Caritas Christi Health Care is set to disclose today that it is selling a laboratory business to Quest Diagnostics Inc. for an undisclosed price and will use the New Jersey… Read more »
Public option still has defenders
WASHINGTON – President Obama’s major concession on a health care “government option’’ drew complaints from liberals and scarce interest from Republicans and other critics yesterday, a fresh sign of the… Read more »
Dispute widens on merits of health tests
WASHINGTON – One of President Obama’s favorite arguments for his health care overhaul plan is that he would require insurance companies to pay for tests and other preventive care that… Read more »
Lack of Medicare Appointee Puzzles Congress
WASHINGTON —
Washington state Nurses Association sues County to prevent inmates from info about their nurses
No Reason for Inmates to Know Nurses’ Personal Information, Group Says By JUNE WILLIAMS SEATTLE (CN)-The Washington State Nurses Association sued King County to prevent inmates from getting personal information… Read more »
Globe Aug 18 2009 Cases of swine flu higher among city blacks, Hispanics
By Stephen Smith, Globe Staff | August 18, 2009 Since its arrival in Boston in late April, swine flu has proved to be a particular source of misery to the… Read more »
MMMR report on H1N1 in Two Immunosuppressed Patients
Oseltamivir-Resistant Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in Two Immunosuppressed Patients — Seattle, Washington, 2009 Novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection continues to cause illness and death among persons worldwide…. Read more »
Invitation to disaster and flu related info sessions at MNA
You are welcome to participate in the following timely disaster and flu-related events at MNA. Please RSVP to me at