Swine Flu Mexico

The Tamiflu in the Closet

Marcia DeSanctis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Marcia DeSanctis

The topic of swine flu is getting nudged from the front page by stories that are actually and quantifiably big. For the moment, the networks are shedd...

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If Pigs Could Fly: Traveling in a Time of Swine Flu

Sandip Roy | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sandip Roy

All US-bound passengers were handed a little gift bag. I thought it had the usual toothbrush, toothpaste and socks. Instead we got 1 disposable thermometer, 2 surgical masks and 3 wipes.

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Swine Flu: Calderon Popularity Soars From Flu Crisis

Reuters | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mexican President Felipe Calderon's handling of the swine flu story">H1N1 flu crisis in April and May boosted his popularity rating to a glowing 69 pe...

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Swine Flu and the Paradox of Intention

Alex Pattakos | Posted 11.17.2011

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Alex Pattakos

Let me suggest that you try to let go and lighten up about the situation you are facing -- be it the swine flu or anything else in your personal or work life.

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WHO Take Note: Acute Pandemic Fears Should Not Overshadow Broader Concerns

World Vision | Posted 05.25.2011

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World Vision

WHO decision-makers would do well to balance the H1N1 pandemic with their broader responsibility to set the right agenda for establishing better health care systems in developing countries.

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Swine Flu Not Man Made: WHO

DPA | Posted 05.25.2011

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There is no evidence to support a theory that the new influenza A(H1N1) virus was created in a laboratory, a World Health Organisation official said T...

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What We Can Learn About Racism From The Swine Flu Scare: Analysis

Huffington Post Contributor | Catesby Holmes | Posted 05.25.2011

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Front-page images of Mexican soldiers wearing surgical masks and armed with machine guns; 71 healthy Mexican citizens quarantined for two weeks in a H...

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WHO Calls For Tamiflu Restraint

AP | E. EDUARDO CASTILLO | Posted 05.25.2011

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MEXICO CITY — In China, mask-wearing police cordoned off more hotels Wednesday, quarantining anyone who came in contact with swine flu patients,...

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Many Mexican Swine Flu Cases Had No Fever: NYT

New York Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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Many people suffering from swine influenza, even those who are severely ill, do not have fever, an odd feature of the new virus that could increase th...

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Swine flu tally, Dr. Anne Schuchat, "tip of the iceberg"

AP | RANDOLPH E. SCHMID | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — The number of cases of swine flu may have been several times higher than reported and the potential for rapid spread of the illness...

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H1N1 in Mexico - Lessons Learned

Richard P. Wenzel | Posted 05.25.2011

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Richard P. Wenzel

We can applaud the Mexican health authorities and learn from their remarkable encounters with H1N1.

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'Wolverine' to launch in Mexico

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Hugh Jackman has been cleared to visit Mexico. Film distributor 20th Century Fox says the actor will help launch "X-Men Origins: Wol...

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Swine Flu Playing A Role In Mexican Politics

New York Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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The slumping economy and the bloody drug war had been Mexican voters' top worries ahead of midterm elections in July. Then the mysterious A(H1N1) viru...

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WHO: Swine Flu Could Infect 2 Billion People If Becomes Pandemic

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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The media's coverage of the H1N1 swine flu epidemic has been criticized by many for being overblown, fire-fanning, scare-mongering, overly hyped, and ...

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Swine Flu Virus Sequenced By Canada

AP | ROB GILLIES | Posted 05.25.2011

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TORONTO — Canadian scientists say they are the first to genetically sequence the swine flu virus, a breakthrough they hope will help identify th...

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Worse Spokespeople Than Bristol Palin

Warren Holstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Warren Holstein

1. George W. Bush for RIF (Reading Is Fundamental). He's is not just the former president, he's a client.

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Swine Flu: Remain Vigilant!

Scott P. Layne | Posted 11.17.2011

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Scott P. Layne

The good news is that Swine flu appears to have relatively low virulence outside Mexico. The bad news is that Swine flu is constantly rolling its genetic dice, so virulence could vary over time.

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China, WHO Downplay Quarantine Controversy With Mexico

Global Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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Following its accusation of China's "discrimination" against its citizens during attempts to contain the far-reaching A (H1N1) influenza, the Mexican ...

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China Swine Flu Response Criticized As "Unjustified"

Inter Press Service | Posted 05.25.2011

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By Antoaneta Bezlova BEIJING, May 5 (IPS) - Rebuked in the past for its sluggish response and attempts to cover up the 2003 outbreak of severe acut...

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Mexicans Hurt By Swine Flu Prejudice

GlobalPost | Posted 05.25.2011

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MEXICO CITY -- China holds 70 healthy Mexicans in forced isolation. Paris airport baggage handlers refuse to touch suitcases from Mexican planes. Mexi...

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Swine Flu Hits Sex Industry

The Mex Files | Posted 05.25.2011

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In the street, the only mask is a condom. So says Fátima, a 40 year old Parque Sullivan "strolling hostess" interviewed by AFP....

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Mexico Swine Flu Stimulus Plan Announced To "Rebuild Confidence" In Mexican Goods, Services

AP | MARK STEVENSON and JAMES ANDERSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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MEXICO CITY — Mexico emerged from its swine flu isolation Tuesday as thousands of newspaper vendors, salesmen hawking trinkets and even panhandl...

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Mexico Lowers Flu Alert Level

AP | MARK STEVENSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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MEXICO CITY — Mexico announced a return to "normalcy" on Monday, preparing to reopen businesses and schools even as the virus sickened more than...

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Mexico's Swine Flu Response Getting High Approval

Foreign Policy | Posted 05.25.2011

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Over 70 percent give Felipe Calderon's government high marks for its handling of the crisis. ...

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The Return of Swine Flu -- A Death in the U.S. and Uncertainty

Richard P. Wenzel | Posted 11.17.2011

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Richard P. Wenzel

We react to each influenza that visits itself upon the citizens of the world as though we have discovered something new. The only really new things are our surprise and consistent inability to recall all of the lessons from prior visitations.

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