The French Health Minister Marisol Touraine has said that France is recalling all doses of Agrippal from the market. Agrippal is an influenza vaccine which was made by the Swiss drugmaker Novartis. This recall comes after small white particles were found in the injections. The discovery took place in Italy, which received vaccines from the […]
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The first pig-to-human transmission of H1N1 was reported in Ontario. The province’s chief medical officer confirmed this in late September. The story unfolded because a man who is in critical but stable condition contracted the virus after close contact with pigs in either the US or Canada. The case was confirmed after some laboratory tests […]
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Health administrators are reminding the vulnerable to get a flu shot this year. The ongoing campaign in North Essex is urging seniors, pregnant women and people with chronic conditions, particularly severe asthma, chest or heart complaints and diabetes, to make an appointment to get vaccinated. People who are involved in looking after the sick are […]
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Every year one billion people come down with the dreaded “cold”. This annoying and debilitating sickness can linger for weeks if not treated properly. Back to school season is prime time for colds. This is directly correlated with the temperatures, as when the air gets dryer, viruses can stick around better. Add that to children […]
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