Virus research triggers fear
Scientists are at odds over tests that some say could be used to make a biological weapon.
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Scientist shows how he tweaked bird flu to infect humans
A researcher in the US has shown how he created a hybrid of H5N1 bird flu and swine flu that can easily spread between people.
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Swine flu's risk very real for children, study shows
A study shows that infants were most at risk in last year's swine flu outbreak.
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WHO declares swine flu pandemic is over
The WHO on Tuesday announced the end of the swine flu pandemic, more than a year after the disease began spreading around the world.
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'Serious mistake' to dismiss swine flu, warn experts
Experts have warned that it would be a "serious mistake" to dismiss swine flu because of the relatively low impact it had last year.
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One year on, Mexico still recovering from swine flu
Since raising the A(H1N1) alert on April 23 2009, Mexico has registered more than 72 000 cases, including almost 1 200 deaths.
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WHO pandemic probe focuses on role of internet
The internet had a disruptive impact on the handling of the flu pandemic by fanning speculation and rumours, officials said on Tuesday.
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WHO admits shortcomings in handling flu pandemic
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday conceded shortcomings in its handling of the H1N1 swine flu pandemic.
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Minister warns of World Cup swine flu 'nightmare'
Swine flu will be one of the Health Department's "biggest nightmares" during the Soccer World Cup, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Monday.
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Swine flu warning ahead of World Cup
South Africans should not be complacent about swine flu ahead of the World Cup as it remains a grave health threat, Netcare Travel Clinics warned.
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