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I lost weight because of swine flu, migraines and nerves: Tori Spelling

In her new book ‘Uncharted TerriTORI’, Tori Spelling, has disclosed that the reason behind her weight loss is not anorexia but various ailments – swine flu, migraines and nerve problems. “I’ve never had a great stomach, but (being ill) just completely tore up my stomach and broke down my immune system, and I’ve basically just [...]

Swine flu scare was exaggerated, admits WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Tuesday admitted that the swine flu scare was exaggerated as alleged by several countries, including India.
“Yes, it was,” Samlee Plianbangchang, regional director of WHO southeast Asia, said in a reply to a question on whether H1N1 scare was exaggerated by the global health watchdog.
However, WHO authorities declined to comment whether [...]

Lohan sparks swine flu fears with “achey” tweet

Lindsay Lohan is said to have sparked fears she has contracted swine flu after she asked followers on Twitter.com about the symptoms of the illness, and adding that she was feeling “achey”.
Lohan, 23, posted a note on her page asking fans, “What are the symptoms of Swine Flu?” and then added she was worried she [...]

Swine flu cases touch 9,580 in Delhi

With five new cases, the total number of swine flu cases in the capital touched 9,580, a health official Thursday said.
“There were five new cases of Influenza A (H1N1) reported today, of which two were children. This has increased the total number of cases to 9,580,” Anjana Prakash, assistant nodal officer for swine flu in [...]

104,265 vaccinated against swine flu

A total of 104,265 people in Serbia were vaccinated against swine flu by Thursday. This is according to the Batut Institute of Public Health of Serbia.

Some experts want people vaccinated twice

Members of a swine flu working group have voiced different views on whether some citizens should receive the anti-virus vaccine twice. Epidemiologists Vladimir Petrović and Goranka Lončarević reccomend that persons over 60 years of age and children youger than nine should receive a double dose of the vaccine, Belgrade daily Danas writes.

PM, his cabinet get swine flu vaccine

Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković, his deputies and ministers were vaccinated today against swine flu at the government HQ in Belgrade. Cvetković told reporters the vaccine is the best protection against the virus and urged his fellow citizens to get inoculated.

Bollywood looks to Aamir Khan to end 2009 on a high

Bollywood is looking to Aamir Khan to bring festive cheer to the industry after a disappointing 2009 hit by a producers’ strike, swine flu fears and a lack of box office success. The actor-producer-director’s heavily-marketed “3 Idiots”, based on Chetan Bhagat’s best-selling debut novel

25,565 people given swine flu vaccines

A total of 25,565 people in Serbia were vaccinated against swine flu from December 17 to 21. This is according to the Batut Institute of Public Health of Serbia.

520 swine flu cases, 41 deaths

A total of 520 cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Serbia the Batut Institute of Public Health of Serbia said. 41 patients succumbed to the disease, according to this.

Swine flu deaths toll rises to 759

New Delhi: According to the reports, Maharastra has recorded a maximum of 247 death cases so far followed by Karnataka with 123 and Rajasthan is in the third place with 104 no of deaths.

Scientists recently claim to discover high levels of a molecule in the blood of those infected with H1N1 which controls the action [...]

Swine flu vaccination starts today

Vaccination against swine flu (A/H1N1 virus) began today at noon in all health centers in Serbia. 140,000 units of the vaccine, produced Swiss company Novartis will be available, and the estimates show that this amount will be enough to cover about 70 percent citizens who are most at risk.

Deadly Swine flu panics Team India

New Delhi: Deadly virus Swine flu has at last gripped team India. After S Sreesanth it was mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton, who underwent for the H1N1 virus but was tested negative.

Other members of the team including Gautam Gambhir, Team Manager Mayank Parekh and the Video Analyst of the team, who also had flu-like symptoms [...]

37 dead from swine flu in Serbia

A total of 485 cases of swine flu (A/H1N1) have been confirmed in Serbia, the Batut Institute of Public Health announced on Wednesday. There have been 37 fatal outcomes, while the most common risk factors identified with the deceased are diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and obesity.

3 more deaths due to swine flu, 194 fresh cases

New Delhi: On account of swine flu, 3 more persons died and 194 fresh cases were reported nationwide, with Delhi topping the list. Delhi alone had 79 cases, followed by Maharashtra (33) and Uttar Pradesh (28).

The total number of people who have succumbed to the disease has touched 725. The total number of those afflicted [...]

First swine flu death in Kanpur

Kanpur: Kanpur has reportedly experienced first swine flu death. The deceased has been identified as Kavita Rana, a resident of Himachal Pradesh, had arrived here 15 days back.

According to the reports, eight people have been tested positive for the disease. Doctor Shailendra Tiwari, in-charge of the medical team here, said the woman was admitted to [...]

First swine flu death in Kanpur

Kanpur: Kanpur has reportedly experienced first swine flu death. The deceased has been identified as Kavita Rana, a resident of Himachal Pradesh, had arrived here 15 days back.

According to the reports, eight people have been tested positive for the disease. Doctor Shailendra Tiwari, in-charge of the medical team here, said the woman was admitted to [...]

“Public figures” to get first swine flu shots

Vaccination against swine flu is set to start in Montenegro after the first shipment containing 15,000 units of the vaccine arrived on Sunday. According to earlier announcements, public figures will be inoculated first “in order to convince the public about the safety of the A/H1N1 vaccine”.

Swine flu toll touches 684

New Delhi: Swine flu toll has now touches to 684, with 3 more persons succumbed to flu today. At the same time, 175 fresh cases were reported nationwide. Delhi is topping the list.

With the fresh cases, the total number of those afflicted by the disease has touched 21,731. All the 175 cases reported during the [...]

India get all clear after duo’s swine flu scare

State health official GC Bansal says India pace bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth has recovered from swine flu, while other team members had been cleared of the virus despite suffering flu-like symptoms. Sreesanth, who tested positive for the H1N1 virus on Friday, and opening batsman Gambhir missedState health official GC Bansal says India pace bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth has recovered from swine flu, while other team members had been cleared of the virus despite suffering flu-like symptoms. Sreesanth, who tested positive for the H1N1 virus on Friday, and opening batsman Gambhir missed