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Latest news and swine flu information for nurses
Latest news
Tamiflu effects 'still uncertain'
The effects of antiviral drug Tamiflu - which was stockpiled by the government at the height of the swine flu pandemic - are still uncertain, researchers said as they accused pharmaceutical giant Roche of withholding data.
Extending flu jab to children would slash 'clinical burden of influenza'
Giving eight out of 10 children the seasonal flu vaccination could reduce the overall number of influenza infections by up to 95%, according to UK researchers.
Vaccine side effects top of nurses' concerns about flu jab
Concerns about side effects and efficacy remain the two most frequent reasons for nurses refusing the flu vaccine, according to researchers.
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Letter: Competing interests: More queries about H1N1 scandal
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News: WHO swine flu review committee promises to probe links with drug industry
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News: UK response to H1N1 pandemic was highly satisfactory, independent review says
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News: Italian auditor criticises contract for H1N1 vaccine
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Letters: WHO and pandemic flu: What happened in Mexico
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Letters: WHO and pandemic flu: GlaxoSmithKline UK responds
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Letters: Response: WHO Director-General replies to the BMJ
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Letters: WHO and pandemic flu: Time for change, WHO
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Letters: WHO and pandemic flu: There was also no new subtype
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Letters: WHO and pandemic flu: Another question for GSK
Comment
Get vaccinated to reduce the impact of flu this winter
As health minister, I often have to ensure that Scotland’s health service has the ability to react to issues that threaten the wellbeing of the nation - including preparing for annual flu outbreaks.
Analysis
Swine flu: what every nurse should know
With the NHS gearing up to tackle a potential swine flu pandemic, Graham Clews looks at advice from the key agencies and examines the crucial role that nurses must play
Resources
Swine flu: updated guidance for mental health services
This is updated guidance for Mental Health services and partners on planning and responding to the Swine Flu H1N1 pandemic.
Swine flu - the story so far
Department of Health guidelines
Swine flu: updated guidance for mental health services
This is updated guidance for Mental Health services and partners on planning and responding to the Swine Flu H1N1 pandemic.
Antiviral prophylaxis: guidance on the use of prophylaxis with antiviral medicines during the H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic
This guidance sets out the circumstances in which it may be appropriate to offer a course of prophylactic antiviral medicine to patients with a serious underlying medical condition or who are pregnant during the H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic.
Guidance and background
Swine flu antivirals during pregnancy
As with all influenza viruses, the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus is of particular risk to pregnant women, and especially those in their third trimester. This review looked at research into the safety of the antiviral drugs oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Swine flu science: overview
This page pulls together the latest science on the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (swine flu) virus. It is intended as a resource for health professionals who want to know more about the finer details of the developing swine flu pandemic.
Swine flu vacine Q&A
The World Health Organisation says that work on a vaccine for swine flu began as soon as the first human case of the virus became known. It estimates that the first doses of the vaccine will be available five to six months from now. Brought to you by NHS Choices.
Swine flu: Tamiflu and Relenza information for nurse prescribers
Learn about the medicines used to treat or manage swine flu and pandemic flu - preparations, benefits and side-effects are all covered. This information is designed to be passed on to patients.
