Seven more peope have died of influenza A (H1N1) in India, taking the toll due to the swine flu pandemic in the country so far to 1170, an official statement said here today.
Two of the deaths, both in Gujarat, were reported during the day. Besides, reports of five deaths that occurred in recent days - three in Maharashtra and one each in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh - were conveyed by the authorities of the states concerned to the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare today.
Of the total swine flu deaths in the country so far, Maharashtra now accounts for 306, while 208 lives have been lost in Gujarat, 172 Rajasthan, 141 in Karnataka, 90 in Delhi, 52 in Andhra Pradesh, 38 in Punjab, 36 in Kerala, 33 in Haryana, 19 in Madhya Pradesh, 18 in Uttar Pradesh, 13 in Uttarakhand, 8 each in Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh, 7 in Tamil Nadu, 6 in Puducherry, 5 in Goa, 3 in Orissa, 2 each in Assam, Jammu & Kashmir and Chhattisgarh and 1 in Mizoram.
The statement said 47 new cases of swine flu were reported from different parts of India today, including 19 in Maharashtra, 10 in Gujarat, 8 in Karnataka, 7 in Uttar Pradesh, 2 in Haryana and 1 in Madhya Pradesh.
With these, the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus reported in the country so far has gone up to 28,512, the statement added.
Saudi Aarabia Health Ministery requested people to avoid Haj pilgrimage
The WHO, which declared a swine flu pandemic in June, said the total number of laboratory confirmed cases worldwide is now over 318,925, but this estimate is significantly lower than the actual number of cases that have occurred, as many countries have stopped testing and reporting individual cases, particularly the milder ones.
Saudi Arabian has written to several swine flu-affected countries, including India, advising those at a high risk of catching swine flu, like children, pregnant women and people suffering from chronic ailments, to avoid Haj pilgrimage and help curb the spread of the pandemic.
"Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, recommends that elderly, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases and children should postpone the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages this year for their own safety," the advisory from Saudi Arabia said.
According to India's health ministry, those wishing to go on the pilgrimage would be medically examined for the symptoms of influenza A (H1N1) at the point of embarkation, that is at the place where booking of pilgrims takes place in their respective states.
Saudi Arabian has written to several swine flu-affected countries, including India, advising those at a high risk of catching swine flu, like children, pregnant women and people suffering from chronic ailments, to avoid Haj pilgrimage and help curb the spread of the pandemic.
"Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, recommends that elderly, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases and children should postpone the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages this year for their own safety," the advisory from Saudi Arabia said.
According to India's health ministry, those wishing to go on the pilgrimage would be medically examined for the symptoms of influenza A (H1N1) at the point of embarkation, that is at the place where booking of pilgrims takes place in their respective states.
India's swine flu toll raised to 290 after five more deaths
From Andhra Pradesh some more suspected Swine Flu deaths have been reported but health Authorities in New Delhi said that they are awaiting confirmation reports from laboratory.
Moreover, fresh 208 Swine Flu cases were reported all over the country taking India toll of Infected People with swine flu influenza A (H1N1) virus to 9,492. These fresh cases were reported from Delhi (66), Tamil Nadu (32), Maharashtra (32), Andhra Pradesh (24), Karnataka (18), Kerala (13) and Haryana (13).
Since the outbreak of this deadly virus known as swine flu, a total of 3,917 people have died globally. Out of these, alone 2,948 deaths occured in America. The second highest death rate that is 362 are occured in West Pacific. After that four WHO regional offices in Southeast Asia, Europe, East Mediterranean and Africa reported 340, 154, 72 and 41 deaths respectively.
CDC Urges Vaccination due to rise in Swine Flu Cases
In U.S. number of Swine Flu cases going to rise; CDC officials inspire the public for getting vaccinated against Seasonal Flu and Swine Flu.
CDC held a media briefing pn Swine Flu. There MD, Director of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Annie Schuchat, said ''Unfortunately we are seeing more illness, more hospitalizations, and more deaths."
From Aug. 30 to Oct. 3, 1,784 U.S. adults and children have died from pneumonia or influenza of all types, according to the CDC.
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CDC held a media briefing pn Swine Flu. There MD, Director of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Annie Schuchat, said ''Unfortunately we are seeing more illness, more hospitalizations, and more deaths."
Virtually all, she says, is due to the H1N1 virus. By this date 37 states of US has been infected due to Swine Flu virus and last week nineteen pediatric deaths were reported added Annie Schuchat,. "We are now up to 76 children having died'' this year from swine flu -- many more already, she said, than the typical toll from influenza in past years.
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Influenza A H1N1 Vaccines : with or without Adjuvant?
An adjuvant is a substance added to vaccines to enhance immune response. Its inclusion reduces the dose of antigen required, thus producing more doses of vaccine with the same amount of antigen.
The vaccine against seasonal influenza does not typically contain an adjuvant. Some, however, contain an oil in water emulsion containing squalene (MF59 of Novartis).
Vaccines against influenza A (H1N1) occurred either without adjuvant (especially the U.S.) with an adjuvant containing squalene (especially in Europe).
The vaccine against seasonal influenza does not typically contain an adjuvant. Some, however, contain an oil in water emulsion containing squalene (MF59 of Novartis).
Vaccines against influenza A (H1N1) occurred either without adjuvant (especially the U.S.) with an adjuvant containing squalene (especially in Europe).
Squalene, said WHO is a substance found naturally in plants, animals and humans. In humans, it is synthesized in the liver. It is commercially extracted from fish oil.
"Since 1997, 22 million doses of flu vaccine from Chiron (the FLUAD) were administered without safety concerns. The vaccine contains about 10 mg of squalene per dose and he was not associated with any serious adverse reaction. It has been observed some moderate local reactions, "says the WHO.
The effects of this adjuvant, however, are little known on special populations such as pregnant women, immunocompromised persons or very young children. The High Council of Public Health (HCSP) recommends the use of non-adjuvanted vaccines for children 6 to 23 months, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals.
In Canada, GlaxoSmithKline will provide a version without adjuvant, which will be offered to pregnant women.
"Since 1997, 22 million doses of flu vaccine from Chiron (the FLUAD) were administered without safety concerns. The vaccine contains about 10 mg of squalene per dose and he was not associated with any serious adverse reaction. It has been observed some moderate local reactions, "says the WHO.
The effects of this adjuvant, however, are little known on special populations such as pregnant women, immunocompromised persons or very young children. The High Council of Public Health (HCSP) recommends the use of non-adjuvanted vaccines for children 6 to 23 months, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals.
In Canada, GlaxoSmithKline will provide a version without adjuvant, which will be offered to pregnant women.
