• Thus far, why findings from studies in Canada have been different from results of studies conducted in other countries is unknown.The influenza virus strains used to make the Canadian seasonal influenza vaccine were the same as used in the United States and many other countries. (cdc.gov)
  • Major outbreaks of H1N1 strains in humans include the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, the 1977 Russian flu pandemic and the 2009 swine flu pandemic. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is an orthomyxovirus that contains the glycoproteins hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N), antigens whose subtypes are used to classify the strains of the virus as H1N1, H1N2 etc. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some strains of H1N1 are endemic in humans and cause a small fraction of all influenza-like illness and a small fraction of all seasonal influenza, for instance in 2004-2005. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other strains of H1N1 are endemic in pigs (swine influenza) and in birds (avian influenza). (wikipedia.org)
  • Genetic analysis of virus from tissue preserved medically or in permafrost suggests that seasonal H1N1 strains of today descend from the 1918 flu pandemic virus, but the result is not conclusive. (wikipedia.org)
  • The known SIV strains include influenza C and the subtypes of influenza A known as H1N1, H1N2, H3N1, H3N2 and H2N3. (wikipedia.org)
  • 3/9/2011 - Chinese researchers recently warned the world in a study that the H1N1 virus is capable of combining with various other viruses to create "novel pandemic strains. (naturalnews.com)
  • Further, the efficacy of the vaccine depends highly on how well the strains vaccinated against match the circulating strains. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • It's actually quite a bit lower than 100%, but the efficacy varies from year to year, depending on how well the strains of virus included in the vaccine match those which actually end up circulating during the flu season. (scienceblogs.com)
  • The success moves researchers a step closer to a universal flu vaccine-one that protects against multiple viral strains for several years. (nih.gov)
  • A universal flu vaccine would block many viral strains for years and greatly control the spread of influenza. (nih.gov)
  • NIH researchers were able to develop a vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu subtype called H1N1. (nih.gov)
  • Animals given both the DNA and the boost vaccines produced antibodies that blocked several H1N1 strains. (nih.gov)
  • Based on those forecasts and on the recommendations of the FDA's Vaccine and Related Products Advisory Committee, the FDA determines the three strains that manufacturers should include in their vaccines for the U.S. population. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • The closer the match between the circulating strains and the strains in the vaccine, the better the protection against the disease. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • Even if the vaccine and the circulating strains are not an exact match, the vaccine may reduce the severity of the illness or may help prevent influenza-related complications. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • The vaccine immunizes patients against three strains of influenza, the potentially deadly H1N1 virus, Chinkungunya and seasonal influenza A. Cmdr. (pattayamail.com)
  • Two hundred and five elderly subjects of Chinese ethnicity in Singapore (mean age 73.3 ± 5.3 years, 128 females and 77 males) were administered the recommended trivalent inactivated 2013-14 seasonal influenza vaccine (Vaxigrip™) containing A/H1N1, A/H3N2, and B strains. (frontiersin.org)
  • The seasonal flu vaccine is effective against many circulating strains of flu but not against the novel strain of H1N1 Swine Flu. (alachuacounty.us)
  • BACKGROUND: The epidemiology of circulating seasonal influenza strains changed following the 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1). (cdc.gov)
  • Each year up to 650 000 virus strains every year require new vaccines to provide deaths due to influenza are reported by the World Health virus-specific immunity ( 7 ). (who.int)
  • CDC does not recommend halting or deferring seasonal influenza immunization efforts. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has made recommendations previously for which persons should be the initial targets for immunization with influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccines and has issued guidelines on decisions for expansion of vaccination efforts to other population groups ( 6 ). (cdc.gov)
  • We created a real-time vaccine registry, educated patients in their own language via educational videos and use of cultural case workers, facilitated patient appointments and transportation, educated staff, and used other interventions to enhance immunization uptake. (hindawi.com)
  • The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice recommends that certain groups at a higher risk of contracting H1N1 obtain the vaccine as soon as possible. (aahd.us)
  • Assessing the safety of influenza immunization during pregnancy: the Vaccine Safety Datalink. (cdc.gov)
  • Most people who get a seasonal flu immunization do not experience any significant side effects. (mprnews.org)
  • The authors of a review on antibody declines among the elderly after vaccination reported, "In conclusion, we found no compelling evidence for more rapid decline of the influenza vaccine-induced antibody response in the elderly, compared with young adults, or evidence that seroprotection is lost at 4 months if it has been initially achieved after immunization. (buildyourcnc.com)
  • This document, the "Advisory Committee Statement: Canadian Immunization Guide Chapter on Influenza and National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) Statement on Seasonal Influenza Vaccine for 2020-2021", updates NACI's recommendations regarding the use of seasonal influenza vaccines. (canada.ca)
  • Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines at least 2 weeks before initiating ofatumumab SC for inactivated vaccines, and whenever possible. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, seasonal influenza vaccination leading to increased susceptibility to other influenza viruses has never been reported before. (cdc.gov)
  • However, influenza is very unpredictable and seasonal influenza viruses might circulate at any point in the season. (cdc.gov)
  • 12/17/2010 - New research published in the journal PLoS ONE has found that a red seaweed-based compound known as Carrageenan is an effective treatment against the common cold, viruses and even H1N1 influenza. (naturalnews.com)
  • Influenza activity attributed to 2009 H1N1 viruses has increased during September 2009 and is expected to continue through the fall and winter influenza season. (cdc.gov)
  • An immunoinformatics study was conducted to determine the highly conserved antigenic epitope regions of hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) genes in the humoral immunity and CD4+ and CD8+ T cellular immunity between 2009 pandemic H1N1 (pH1N1) and seasonal H1N1 (sH1N1) viruses. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The results suggested that highly conserved antigenic epitope regions might act as the basis of common antigenic vaccines against pH1N1 and sH1N1 viruses. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It is one of the three viruses included in the regular (seasonal) flu vaccine . (medlineplus.gov)
  • This year it looks like we'll have several different viruses circulating: the remnants of the "seasonal" flu viruses that have been in the population for a number of years (thus far looking to be very much in the minority as far as total flu infections), and the novel H1N1 virus. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Pneumococcal vaccines can be useful in preventing secondary pneumococcal infections and reducing illness and death among those infected with influenza viruses, the CDC says. (milwaukeecourieronline.com)
  • Researchers need to reformulate the vaccine each flu season because the viruses continuously change. (nih.gov)
  • We have previously described R1a-B6, an alpaca-derived single domain antibody (nanobody), that is capable of potent cross-subtype neutralization in vitro of H1N1, H5N1, H2N2, and H9N2 influenza viruses, through binding to a highly conserved epitope in the influenza hemagglutinin stem region. (frontiersin.org)
  • Influenza vaccine only protects against certain influenza viruses, not all viruses. (buildyourcnc.com)
  • Cross-reactive immunity against influenza viruses in children and adults following 2009 pandemic H1N1 infection. (nih.gov)
  • How does the early occurrence of influenza epidemics impact outbreaks of other common seasonal viruses? (medscape.com)
  • And third, the annual seasonal flu vaccine does not protect against the H3N2 variant virus as it does against seasonal viruses. (cdc.gov)
  • Karen Wong] Variant influenza causes flu-like symptoms similar to those caused by seasonal flu viruses, such as cough, fever, and fatigue. (cdc.gov)
  • however, influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 and influenza B/Victoria viruses also were reported. (cdc.gov)
  • Among 25,160 seasonal influenza A viruses that were subtyped, 7,465 (29.7%) were influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses, and 17,695 (70.3%) were influenza A(H3N2) viruses. (cdc.gov)
  • however, during the weeks of low virus circulation since February, A(H1N1)pdm09 or B viruses were identified more frequently than A(H3N2) viruses. (cdc.gov)
  • Since mid-June, A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses have been the predominant virus (Figure 2). (cdc.gov)
  • While A(H3N2) viruses were more common among all age groups, A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses accounted for more than one third (38.9%) of the influenza A detections in persons 25 to 64 years old. (cdc.gov)
  • Post-vaccination, 83.4% of the subjects seroconverted for A/H1N1, 80.5% for A/H3N2, and 81% for the B strain. (frontiersin.org)
  • The H3N2 variant virus from this outbreak was a swine influenza virus that picked up genetic material from a flu virus that commonly infects people, the 2009 H1N1 pandemic virus. (cdc.gov)
  • Karen Wong] The H3N2 variant virus from this outbreak differs from the seasonal H3N2 virus and the 2009 H1N1 pandemic virus in a few important ways. (cdc.gov)
  • Second, because the H3N2 variant virus is not a seasonal virus, some people, especially children, don't have any immunity against it. (cdc.gov)
  • Australian researchers recently published these findings: Kelly H, Grant K. Interim analysis of pandemic influenza (H1N1) 2009 in Australia: surveillance trends, age of infection and effectiveness of seasonal vaccination . (cdc.gov)
  • Participants assessed probabilities for getting H1N1 influenza and dying from it conditional on infection, using a 0-100% visual linear scale. (rand.org)
  • The H1N1 virus (swine flu) is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In 2009, a novel influenza A (H1N1) virus of swine origin caused human infection and acute respiratory illness in Mexico [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • With the advent of a novel H1N1 influenza outbreak in spring 2009 and the expectation of a second wave during the 2009-2010 flu season, there has been considerable interest in the use of surgical masks (facemasks) and respirators as infection control measures. (cdc.gov)
  • The CDC guidance can be found in Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings . (cdc.gov)
  • Additionally, pneumococcal infections have been identified as the most common complication in severe and fatal cases of 2009 H1N1 virus infection. (milwaukeecourieronline.com)
  • For more information on pneumococcal vaccine and infection, visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines . (milwaukeecourieronline.com)
  • The scientists next tested to see if the vaccine could protect animals from infection. (nih.gov)
  • Ferrets who got the DNA-boost vaccine were also protected from infection. (nih.gov)
  • Vaccines remain the main method of infection control, however their timely implementation and poor immunogenicity in certain vulnerable patient groups remain a considerable problem ( 4 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Serological responses following influenza A H1N1 2009 infection in adults. (nih.gov)
  • Elderly adults over 65 years of age are recommended to receive seasonal influenza vaccination as they are at a higher risk of infection and its complications than the younger community. (frontiersin.org)
  • Therefore, elderly individuals above 65 years of age are considered to be at a greater risk of influenza infection and its complications, and it is hence recommended that they receive an annual administration of seasonal influenza vaccine ( 3 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Receiving an influenza vaccine is a primary preventive measure against influenza infection. (alachuacounty.us)
  • This household study identifies risk factors of infection by the pandemic influenza A/H1N1. (medscape.com)
  • Although data are limited, the same people who are at higher risk for seasonal flu-related complications, based on their age or medical history, also seem to be at higher risk for complications from variant influenza virus infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Coadministration with live attenuated vaccines may increase infection risk. (medscape.com)
  • Saudi Arabia therefore provides free vaccination to Saudi is the most predictive factor for influenza infection and citizens and residents to protect against influenza virus seasonal variation of influenza activity. (who.int)
  • BACKGROUND: The emergence of pandemic H1N1 influenza virus in early 2009 prompted the rapid licensure and use of H1N1 monovalent inactivated (MIV) and live, attenuated (LAMV) vaccines separate from seasonal trivalent inactivated (TIV) and live, attenuated (LAIV) influenza vaccines. (healthpartners.com)
  • The 2009 H1N1 flu virus, also called "swine flu," first appeared in the spring of 2009 and quickly spread across the world. (drivendata.co)
  • In virology, influenza A virus subtype H1N1 (A/H1N1) is a subtype of influenza A virus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Retrospective serologic testing subsequently demonstrated that up to 230 soldiers had been infected with the novel virus, which was an H1N1 strain. (wikipedia.org)
  • The virus was included in the 1978-79 influenza vaccine. (wikipedia.org)
  • On September 15, 2009, four influenza vaccine manufacturers received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for use of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent influenza vaccines in the prevention of influenza caused by the 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus. (cdc.gov)
  • Most Americans who have tried to get vaccinated against the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus have been unable to do so, according to a recent Harvard poll. (aafp.org)
  • From biological studies using peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) from human donors not previously exposed to the pandemic virus, pre-existing CD4+ T cells can elicit cross-reactive effector responses against the pandemic H1N1 virus. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It is caused by the H1N1 influenza virus. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Earlier forms of the H1N1 virus were found in pigs (swine). (medlineplus.gov)
  • H1N1 is a new virus first detected in humans in 2009. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The H1N1 virus is now considered a regular flu virus. (medlineplus.gov)
  • You cannot get H1N1 flu virus from eating pork or any other food, drinking water, swimming in pools, or using hot tubs or saunas. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Except for the virus, it is functionally identical to the vaccine that's given every year. (factcheck.org)
  • It's a new virus, but the vaccine is made the exact same way,' Dr. Bruce Gellin, director of the National Vaccine Program Office at HHS, told us. (factcheck.org)
  • On September 15, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has approved four vaccines against the 2009 H1N1 flu virus. (aahd.us)
  • It is also important to note that the H1N1 vaccine has a big advantage over the seasonal flu vaccine - the match between the vaccine and the circulating virus is high. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • According to the CDC, the H1N1 virus can cause life-threatening pneumonia more commonly than seasonal flu. (milwaukeecourieronline.com)
  • The data emerged from pivotal clinical studies evaluating the immunogenicity, safety, and reactogenicity of both MF59-adjuvanted and unadjuvanted, inactivated A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent subunit virus vaccine in 4,080 adult and pediatric U.S. subjects. (genengnews.com)
  • Eleven years ago, as the H1N1 virus swept across the United States and 73 other countries, the World Health Organization declared the first pandemic in over forty years. (bostonreview.net)
  • Our experience with the H1N1 virus eleven years ago revealed that the prevailing system of vaccine production and distribution is not designed to promote equitable access. (bostonreview.net)
  • The virus A(H1N1) - commonly vaccine includes seasonal ways unpleasant, but it is usually mild, and most referred to as "swine flu" in the past influenza A(H1N1) virus, people recover quickly. (who.int)
  • or use seasonal human flu virus. (who.int)
  • Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infections in Three Pregnant Women - United States, April-May 2009. (cdc.gov)
  • I understand that the US CDC has produced a seed stock of the virus from which a vaccine could be produced. (sciencemediacentre.co.nz)
  • [John McConnell] Variants of the H1N1 form of the influenza A virus have been circulating in the human population for many years. (sciencemediacentre.co.nz)
  • And (to return some link love ) Josh Keating lists five diseases worse than the dreaded H1N1 virus. (undispatch.com)
  • however, in women who had consecutively received a flu vaccine containing the 2009 H1N1 virus, the researchers discovered an adjusted odds ratio of 7.7, while women who were not vaccinated in the previous season had an adjusted odds ratio of 1.3. (yourlawyer.com)
  • In this case getting the flu vaccine can be like being introduced to a virus that was evolutionarily quite similar to the virus from 1918," she told CIDRAP News. (yourlawyer.com)
  • The seasonal influenza vaccine will not protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • The FDA continues to work with manufacturers, international partners and other government agencies to facilitate the availability of a safe and effective vaccine against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • That could put patients at risk for not only seasonal flu, but also the H1N1 virus. (mprnews.org)
  • Riley said she doesn't like the idea of getting a vaccine for a virus that she thinks her body could fight off on its own. (mprnews.org)
  • The virus, also known as swine flu, is expected to afflict millions of people this fall, and the government is distributing vaccines. (heartland.org)
  • The 2009 H1N1 influenza virus never went away this summer, and it's starting to cause increased disease this fall," said Rear Admiral Anne Schuchat of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (heartland.org)
  • In all of the actions we are taking to counter H1N1 flu, our thoughts are with those families and communities that have already experienced a loss due to this virus. (dhs.gov)
  • Even as we continue to track the course of the H1N1 virus, the federal government has remained focused on keeping the public informed about this flu and what every person can and should do to help limit its spread. (dhs.gov)
  • As we continued to learn more about the H1N1 virus, we updated our plans to more accurately address the challenges and issues that are presented specifically by the H1N1 flu. (dhs.gov)
  • At the same time, between the initial spring outbreak and the fall flu season, we prepared for a more severe H1N1 outbreak, should the virus mutate and cause more severe symptoms. (dhs.gov)
  • Mike Miller] Well, how is this virus different from seasonal flus or the Pandemic flu, H1N1? (cdc.gov)
  • Epidemiological data from around the world indicated that the new H1N1 virus had largely run its course. (who.int)
  • Globally, however, influenza outbreaks, including those primarily caused by the H1N1 virus, show an intensity similar to that seen during seasonal epidemics. (who.int)
  • Based on experience with past pandemics, we expect the H1N1 virus to take on the behaviour of a seasonal influenza virus and continue to circulate for some years to come. (who.int)
  • Vaccination for higher risk subgroups resulted in ICERs below $100,000/QALY even at low levels of vaccine effectiveness or circulating virus. (cdc.gov)
  • RESULTS: Overall, 10,612 (77%) FDNY workers were offered H1N1 vaccination, of whom 5831 (55%) accepted. (cdc.gov)
  • CONCLUSION: FDNY offered H1N1 vaccination to 77% of its workforce during the 2009-2010 season. (cdc.gov)
  • Workers who accepted prior seasonal influenza vaccinations were 4 times more likely to accept H1N1 vaccination (AOR=4.4, CI(95)=4.0-4.8). (cdc.gov)
  • To date, Walgreens and Take Care Clinics have administered more than 200,000 H1N1 vaccinations. (milwaukeecourieronline.com)
  • H1N1 vaccinations are available on a walk-in basis when an immunizing pharmacist is on staff, and also during scheduled flu shot clinics at select Walgreens stores. (milwaukeecourieronline.com)
  • In addition, Take Care Clinics at more than 350 Walgreens stores have board-certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants who will provide vaccinations on a walk-in basis daily, pending vaccine availability. (milwaukeecourieronline.com)
  • The Washington Post noted that the study is the first of its kind to identify a possible association between miscarriage and the flu vaccine, as well as the first research to assess the effects of repeat influenza vaccinations and miscarriage risk. (yourlawyer.com)
  • It applies to both seasonal and H1N1 vaccinations. (mprnews.org)
  • And the numbers clearly show that along with the rise in vaccinations due to the H1N1 scare came the sharp increase in miscarriages, including a slew of actual reported adverse events. (naturalnews.com)
  • The government can do vaccinations well or badly, depending on how it plans or funds the process, and how it encourages drug companies to participate in making the vaccine," Howard said. (heartland.org)
  • There continues to be a shortage of H1N1 vaccine, but the good news is that the H1N1 swine flu pandemic during the autumn-winter flu season looks like it will be less severe than had been feared. (skepdic.com)
  • According to the report, the rate of miscarriage among pregnant women during the 2009 H1N1 / swine flu pandemic soared by over 700 percent compared to previous years, pointing directly to the vaccine as the culprit -- but the CDC denies the truth and continues to insist nobody has been harmed. (naturalnews.com)
  • 12/8/2010 - Recent data presented to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Children's Vaccines has revealed some shocking information about the effects of the H1N1 / swine flu vaccine on pregnant women. (naturalnews.com)
  • Pregnant women are known to be at increased risk for poor maternal and pregnancy outcomes with influenza [ 1 ] and are designated as a "high-risk" or priority population for receiving the influenza vaccine. (hindawi.com)
  • Despite inclusion of seasonal influenza vaccine as an essential element of prenatal care [ 2 ], coverage rates have remained low and, in 2008-2009, the seasonal influenza vaccination rate in pregnant women was reported to be 11.3% [ 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Many obstetric health care workers lack knowledge regarding the safety and clinical importance of influenza vaccine for pregnant women [ 4 - 6 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Once the H1N1 influenza vaccine became available, CDC and ACOG strongly advised H1N1 vaccination for all pregnant women. (hindawi.com)
  • This is a retrospective study of H1N1 vaccine coverage achieved in the first month of vaccine availability in 157 pregnant women. (hindawi.com)
  • Pregnant women are considered to be at high risk for serious illness due to influenza related mortality and morbidity documented during influenza pandemics and seasonal epidemics. (bmj.com)
  • Influenza vaccine is not license specifically for pregnant women. (cdc.gov)
  • Pregnant women and other people at high risk should be vaccinated against the H1N1 swine fluvirus as the cold weather begins to bite in the northern hemisphere, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. (ibtimes.com)
  • Surveillance of Adverse Events After Seasonal Influenza Vaccination in Pregnant Women and Their Infants in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, July 2010-May 2016. (cdc.gov)
  • Maternal safety of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine in pregnant women. (cdc.gov)
  • Adverse events in pregnant women following administration of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine and live attenuated influenza vaccine in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, 1990-2009. (cdc.gov)
  • Seasonal Influenza and 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women - 10 States, 2009-10 Influenza Season MMWR . (cdc.gov)
  • Maternal and Infant Outcomes Among Severely Ill Pregnant and Postpartum Women with 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) - U.S., April 2009-August 2010. (cdc.gov)
  • 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) in Pregnant Women Requiring Intensive Care - NYC, 2009. (cdc.gov)
  • Monovalent H1N1 influenza vaccine safety in pregnant women, risks for acute adverse events. (cdc.gov)
  • Safety of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 live attenuated monovalent vaccine in pregnant women. (cdc.gov)
  • Adverse events following administration to pregnant women of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. (cdc.gov)
  • In a related study, published in the same journal issue, researchers from Denmark found that pregnant women who were vaccinated against H1N1 - whether in their first trimester or later - were no more likely than unvaccinated women to have a baby with a birth defect or one born early. (health.am)
  • That study was conducted after the CDC made the recommendation in 2004 that all pregnant woman in every trimester receive get the seasonal flu shot. (yourlawyer.com)
  • My daughter in law was 10 weeks pregnant and had the H1N1 vaccine on Friday that night she miscarried. (ageofautism.com)
  • I was so ready to get the H1N1 vaccine last week and they were only giving them to pregnant women. (ageofautism.com)
  • According to the CDC, nearly 50 percent of all pregnant women were vaccinated with the H1N1 vaccine during the 2009 / 2010 influenza season. (naturalnews.com)
  • In fact, when presented with the data for the third time, Dr. Marie McCormick, chair of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Vaccine Risk and Assessment Working Group, actually had the audacity to claim that there were no vaccine-related adverse events in pregnant women caused by the vaccine . (naturalnews.com)
  • Meanwhile, the CDC continues to lie to the public about the vaccine, urging everyone, including pregnant women, to get it. (naturalnews.com)
  • Targeted populations recommended to receive the 2009 H1N1 vaccine included pregnant women, household contacts and caregivers of children younger than 6 months, healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, children aged 6 months to 18 years, young adults aged 19-24 years, and persons aged 25 through 64 years with conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza. (medscape.com)
  • There are only a limited number of studies that describe the safety of giving influenza vaccine to pregnant women. (medscape.com)
  • R1a-B6-Fc fusions of both isotypes gave complete protection against lethal challenge with both pandemic A/California/07/2009 (H1N1)pdm09 and avian influenza A/Vietnam/1194/2004 (H5N1). (frontiersin.org)
  • 39% for preventing medically attended laboratory confirmed influenza and the is current as of June of this year and end of season final estimates on vaccine effectiveness are forthcoming from CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • Optimism has been buoyed by the historic pace of development of multiple COVID-19 vaccine candidates and the recent news that Pfizer, in partnership with the small company BioNTech, has reported preliminary data on a vaccine candidate showing 90 percent effectiveness. (bostonreview.net)
  • However, antibody level at a point several months after vaccination does not necessarily correlate with clinical vaccine effectiveness. (buildyourcnc.com)
  • There are no studies that compare vaccine effectiveness according to the month when the vaccination was given. (buildyourcnc.com)
  • Model input parameters were derived from multiple sources, including post-2009 vaccine effectiveness data from the US Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Network. (cdc.gov)
  • While it's true that a Navy vessel was prevented from deploying because of a flu outbreak, that had nothing to do with the vaccine, which hadn't been developed at the time. (factcheck.org)
  • The claims seem to stem from fear that this is the same vaccine that was used in the 1976 swine flu outbreak that resulted in a nuerological disorder that caused paralysis and death. (factcheck.org)
  • This is not the first time we face questions of equitably deploying a vaccine during an outbreak. (bostonreview.net)
  • During the 2009 H1N1 outbreak, additional risk groups were identified, such as obese individuals. (buildyourcnc.com)
  • The current outbreak of H1N1 flu manifested itself differently than the avian flu scenarios that the Nation had planned for. (dhs.gov)
  • and communications with key stakeholders (including employees) during an H1N1 influenza outbreak. (dhs.gov)
  • Vaccine produced by CSL Limited is approved for use in persons aged ≥18 years ( 1 ), vaccine produced by Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Limited is approved for persons aged ≥4 years ( 2 ), and vaccine produced by Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. is approved for persons aged ≥6 months ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Immunogenicity and safety study results similar to those observed for seasonal vaccines also have been reported by the other manufacturers (MedImmune LLC, Gaithersburg, MD and Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Limited, Liverpool, UK, unpublished data, 2009). (cdc.gov)
  • The 1918 flu was an unusually severe and deadly strain of H1N1 avian influenza, a viral infectious disease, that killed from 17 to 50 or more million people worldwide over about a year in 1918 and 1920. (wikipedia.org)
  • Simonsen conducted her own research that revealed that, in 1918, when a prior H1N1 pandemic was circulating and was more severe than in 2009, as many as 1 in 10 women miscarried. (yourlawyer.com)
  • c) increasing access, affordability and effective deployment of vaccines, antiviral agents, diagnostics and other materials for pandemic preparedness and response. (who.int)
  • Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on November 9, 2009, that nearly 80 percent of seasonal flu vaccine already has been distributed to vaccine providers, and a surge in uptake may leave supplies short of demand. (aafp.org)
  • The CDC said that the early availability of the seasonal flu vaccine, combined with increased interest in vaccination, has led to increased uptake. (aafp.org)
  • To report on a multifaceted approach to increase uptake of the H1N1 vaccine in our ethnically diverse obstetrical population. (hindawi.com)
  • A review of our obstetric clinic vaccine registry and the approaches used to increase vaccine uptake. (hindawi.com)
  • Efforts should be focused on improvements in vaccine uptake in this important target group as part of comprehensive secondary prevention. (cmaj.ca)
  • Vaccination is useful for protection against seasonal influenza but has a low uptake. (who.int)
  • The low uptake of influenza vaccine in hospital staff and their dependents is a matter of concern and should be addressed by greater awareness and education. (who.int)
  • The vaccine does have some risks - the same risks as the seasonal flu vaccine. (factcheck.org)
  • We'll say it straight out: There are some real risks to the H1N1 vaccine. (factcheck.org)
  • There's nothing shady or secretive about them, though - they're exactly the same as the risks of the seasonal flu vaccines. (factcheck.org)
  • They are arguing (falsely) that H1N1 is not severe enough to warrant getting the vaccine, that the vaccine does not work anyway, and that there are unacceptable or unknown risks to the vaccine. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Inactivated influenza vaccine during pregnancy and risks for adverse obstetric events. (cdc.gov)
  • There wasn't a lot of concern the vaccine might cause birth defects, Vellozzi said - but researchers always want to be particularly careful about ruling out possible risks during pregnancy. (health.am)
  • The H1N1 vaccine is made the same way as the seasonal flu vaccine, so the risks of taking it are thought to be about the same as the seasonal vaccine. (mprnews.org)
  • i work in a hospital like setting and was told 'the benefits outweigh the risks' 1am i got the vaccine, 3am i started bleeding and craming, 3pm miscarried. (ageofautism.com)
  • This year's seasonal flu shot incorporates vaccine for H1N1. (rand.org)
  • 11: What are the chances of this year's seasonal flu vaccine containing anything that might offer protection against this strain? (sciencemediacentre.co.nz)
  • We will look at data from the National 2009 H1N1 Flu Survey collected to monitor vaccination rates during that campaign. (drivendata.co)
  • We undertook this study to assess the 2009-2010 H1N1 vaccination rates in approximately 14,000 firefighters and emergency medical service (EMS) workers at the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) and to determine predictors of H1N1 vaccine acceptance. (cdc.gov)
  • We report on FDNY H1N1 vaccination rates and on predictors of acceptance using bivariate and multivariable techniques. (cdc.gov)
  • Seasonal flu can be prevented by annual vaccination, which has proven to be safe and effective, yet vaccination rates among Americans remain low. (rand.org)
  • In Minnesota, seasonal flu vaccination rates appear to be higher. (mprnews.org)
  • I have read so many stories in defense of the vaccine that will talk about how common miscarriages are, but I would challenge you to ask ANY health care professional how common second trimester miscarriages are. (ageofautism.com)
  • A live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) manufactured by MedImmune LLC is approved for persons aged 2--49 years ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) has been authorized for use in Canada since 2011, and was previously considered contraindicated by NACI in individuals with HIV. (canada.ca)
  • Vaccination with live-attenuated or live vaccines is not recommended during ocrelizumab treatment and until B-cell repletion. (medscape.com)
  • Objective To determine whether any association exists between exposure to 2009 pandemic H1N1 (pH1N1) influenza vaccination during pregnancy and negative health outcomes in early childhood. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions No associations were observed between exposure to pH1N1 influenza vaccine during pregnancy and most five year pediatric health outcomes. (bmj.com)
  • Identifying pregnancy episodes, outcomes, and mother-infant pairs in the Vaccine Safety Datalink. (cdc.gov)
  • Receipt of Influenza Vaccine During Pregnancy Among Women With Live Births - Georgia and Rhode Island, 2004-2007. (cdc.gov)
  • however, the research is likely to raise concerns regarding the vaccine and pregnancy as flu season gets underway. (yourlawyer.com)
  • This vaccine is NOT safe during pregnancy. (ageofautism.com)
  • A 2012 study in Denmark found no evidence of an increased risk of fetal death associated with exposure to an adjuvanted pandemic A/H1N1 2009 influenza vaccine during pregnancy. (medscape.com)
  • Vulnerable populations and high risk medical groups may be at risk for additional complications associated with H1N1 and the seasonal flu. (aahd.us)
  • Efficacy also depends highly on compliance - the percentage of the population (especially those likely to spread the flu to vulnerable populations) who get the vaccine. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • No statistically significant differences were observed between the frailty groups in vaccine-induced modulation of leukocyte populations, cytokine responses, and gene expression profiles of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). (frontiersin.org)
  • Because the vaccine is a single product, distribution to mandated recipients and other non-mandated populations should be straightforward. (heartland.org)
  • Evidence of a protec- tive effect of influenza vaccine among Arab populations would be a useful tool for advocacy. (who.int)
  • Lessons learnt from the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and the ongoing outbreaks of influenza H5N1 have been considered wherever appropriate. (who.int)
  • In the post-pandemic period, localized outbreaks of different magnitude, and some continuing "hot spots", can show high levels of H1N1 transmission. (who.int)
  • We will instead look at a recent historical pandemic, also of a highly infectious respiratory disease: the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. (drivendata.co)
  • In 1976, a novel swine influenza A (H1N1) caused severe respiratory illness in 13 soldiers, with one death at Fort Dix, New Jersey. (wikipedia.org)
  • Both 2009 H1N1 influenza and COVID-19 are respiratory infections that share many symptoms in common. (healthline.com)
  • In September 2009 the Institute of Medicine released a report "Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers in the Workplace Against Novel H1N1 Influenza A" that also recommends N95 respirators for the protection of healthcare workers from H1N1. (cdc.gov)
  • Dr. Munoz is an associate professor of Pediatrics, infectious diseases, and malaria biology and Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine where she specializes in pediatric infectious diseases vaccine, safety respiratory pathogens, influence, and RSV. (cdc.gov)
  • But all indications are that the H1N1 flu is no more severe than typical seasonal flu. (aclu.org)
  • The 2009 H1N1 influenza and COVID-19 can range from mild to severe. (healthline.com)
  • The vaccine that will provide protection against H1N1 Swine Flu is being offered to those most at risk for developing severe complications from influenza related illnesses. (alachuacounty.us)
  • The 1977 Russian flu pandemic was caused by strain Influenza A/USSR/90/77 (H1N1). (wikipedia.org)
  • each contains the strain A/California/7/2009(H1N1)pdm. (cdc.gov)
  • Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine approvals were made on the basis of standards developed for vaccine strain changes for seasonal influenza vaccines, adherence to manufacturing processes, product quality testing, and lot release procedures developed for seasonal vaccines. (cdc.gov)
  • This significant advance lays the groundwork for the development of a vaccine to provide long-lasting protection against any strain of influenza," says Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (nih.gov)
  • H1N1) because it was a new strain. (who.int)
  • 9: Will there be any cross-immunity between normal H1N1 and the Mexico strain? (sciencemediacentre.co.nz)
  • A separate seasonal influenza vaccine was needed for the 2009/2010 influenza season because it was too late to incorporate the new strain into the regular influenza vaccine already in production. (medscape.com)
  • CDC recommends seasonal influenza vaccination for anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting seasonal flu. (cdc.gov)
  • The WHO recommends a single vaccine dose for protecting adults againstH1N1. (ibtimes.com)
  • CDC recommends that seasonal influenza vaccine be administered to all age groups as soon as it becomes available. (buildyourcnc.com)
  • NACI continues to recommend that, in the absence of contraindications, HCWs and other care providers in facilities and community settings should be vaccinated annually against influenza, and recommends the inclusion of this group among the particularly recommended recipients of influenza vaccine. (canada.ca)
  • He highly recommends getting the swine flu vaccine when it becomes available and thinks the talk about it being dangerous is unfounded (and puts those people, and the ones around them, at risk). (corporette.com)
  • How safe and effective is the AS03-adjuvanted H5N1 influenza vaccine in children? (medscape.com)
  • elivaldogene autotemcel, influenza A (H5N1) vaccine. (medscape.com)
  • teplizumab decreases effects of influenza A (H5N1) vaccine by Other (see comment). (medscape.com)
  • An immunogenicity study of an inactivated influenza A (H1N1) monovalent vaccine manufactured by CSL Limited (Parkville, Victoria, Australia) demonstrated that by day 21 after vaccination, antibody titers of 1:40 or more (hemagglutination-inhibition assay) were observed in 116 (97%) of 120 adults who received the 15 μ g dose. (cdc.gov)
  • Of those polled, only 30 percent of adults who tried to get the vaccine for themselves succeeded in doing so, and only 34 percent of parents who sought vaccine for their children were successful. (aafp.org)
  • Forcing competent adults to choose between getting the flu vaccine and getting fired is coercive, invasive and unjustifiably intrudes upon their fundamental rights. (aclu.org)
  • In a letter sent today to State Health Commissioner Richard Daines and in testimony before the New York State Assembly Committees on Health, Labor, Education, Higher Education and Workplace Safety, the NYCLU said the flu vaccine mandate "conflicts with well established legal principles and public health policy" and "violates the right of competent adults to direct the course of their medical care and treatment. (aclu.org)
  • Children and adults with certain medical conditions, such as neurological disorders (epilepsy, cerebral palsy, brain or spinal cord injuries, moderate to profound intellectual disability or developmental delay) or neuromuscular disorders (muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis), blood disorders, weakened immune system , and chronic lung disorders (asthma) are part of the high risk group and should be eligible for the first wave of vaccination for H1N1. (aahd.us)
  • Mark Crislip has already provided an excellent overview of the evidence for seasonal flu vaccine efficacy in adults. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Unlike seasonal flu, which is most dangerous to the elderly, H1N1 is hitting younger adults and children especially hard. (ibtimes.com)
  • 1 Current influenza vaccination programs were implemented based on studies that involved healthy adults in the 1960s, which suggested 70%-90% vaccine efficacy. (cmaj.ca)
  • Trial results suggest that a single, 7.5-microgram dose of the unadjuvanted vaccine fulfilled immune response criteria associated with protection in adults and the elderly. (genengnews.com)
  • Moreover, a single, 3.75-microgram dose of the MF59-adjuvanted A (H1N1) 2009 vaccine met serological protection criteria in children aged 3-8 years as well as adults and the elderly. (genengnews.com)
  • Older adults who got the H1N1 flu vaccine in 2009 had a slightly increased risk of Guillain-Barre Syndrome - but the shots weren't linked to birth defects in babies of vaccinated women, according to two new studies released today. (health.am)
  • Flucelvax® Quad is a mammalian cell culture-based, inactivated seasonal influenza vaccine that has recently been authorized for use in Canada in adults and children ≥9 years of age. (canada.ca)
  • 8/28/2010 - Shortly after Australia banned flu vaccines in children due to an alarming increase in vomiting, fevers and seizures caused by the vaccines (https://www.naturalnews.com/029586_Australia_vaccines.html), Finland has now suspended H1N1 vaccines due to increased reports of narcolepsy in children and teens. (naturalnews.com)
  • In the United States, studies show that children under the age of 9 will need two doses of the vaccine to be fully protected, officials there said on Monday [ID:nN02462530]. (ibtimes.com)
  • At the end of October Novartis confirmed that it had shipped 7.5 million ready-to-use doses of its unadjuvanted Influenza A (H1N1) vaccine to the U.S. and expected 25 to 30 million doses of the vaccine to be available in prefilled syringes and multidose vials by the end of November. (genengnews.com)
  • The multidose formulation of the vaccine contains thimerosal, which prevents contamination. (factcheck.org)
  • Thimerosal is a preservative that has been used in manufacturing vaccines since the 1930s. (blogspot.com)
  • Monkeys were exposed to MeHg (via oral gavage) or vaccines containing thimerosal (via i.m. injection) at birth and 1, 2, and 3 weeks of age. (blogspot.com)
  • Knowledge of the toxicokinetics and developmental toxicity of thimerosal is needed to afford a meaningful assessment of the developmental effects of thimerosal-containing vaccines. (blogspot.com)
  • This upcoming 2010/11 flu vaccine contains the same elements that are implicated in the killing of these fetuses, the H1N1 viral component and the neurotoxin mercury (Thimerosal). (naturalnews.com)
  • In a recent post, H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Fears Addressed - Single vs. Multi-Dose, Adjuvants, Thimerosal and More, Bruce B. Dan, MD, a specialist in infectious diseases, answered a series of questions related to the H1N1 flu vaccine. (healthin30.com)
  • The findings from these studies suggest that getting the 2008-09 seasonal influenza vaccine (given last influenza season) increases a person's risk of getting 2009 H1N1 influenza. (cdc.gov)
  • Preliminary results of studies conducted in the United States using methods similar to the Canadian studies suggest that receiving a seasonal influenza vaccine does not increase the risk of becoming ill with 2009 H1N1 influenza. (cdc.gov)
  • The Australian study did not find any association between receipt of seasonal influenza vaccine and risk of getting 2009 H1N1 influenza. (cdc.gov)
  • The groups at risk for complications from 2009 H1N1 influenza and COVID-19 have significant overlap. (healthline.com)
  • Certainly the fact that the vaccine isn't being used by those who would have access to it and who would be in priority risk groups is of concern, yes, WHO spokesman Gregory Hartl told a news briefing. (ibtimes.com)
  • All studies since then that have tried to find an association between flu vaccines and GBS have found nothing except that there is a clear increase in risk of GBS after the flu . (skepdic.com)
  • Vellozzi said although U.S. studies also showed an increased risk of Guillain-Barre tied to the 2009 H1N1 vaccine, combined seasonal flu vaccines since then have protected against H1N1 but haven't been linked to extra cases of the serious muscle disorder. (health.am)
  • Based on their findings, Philippe De Wals of Laval University in Quebec City and his colleagues calculated that two extra people would be expected to get the disease out of every one million vaccinated against H1N1 - a risk that was limited to people age 50 and older. (health.am)
  • According to CIDRAP News, the overall adjusted odds ratio in the 28-day period was 2.0, or double the risk , but those findings, in contrast to the H1N1 subset, were not statistically significant. (yourlawyer.com)
  • In a previous study conducted on flu vaccine and miscarriage, we did not see a risk," said Donahue, referring to research conducted from 2005 to 2007. (yourlawyer.com)
  • First, for readers unfamiliar with this blog, let me be frank regarding my opinion on vaccine "controversies," such as "vaccines cause autism. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Second, I will be similarly frank that, despite the false association with autism, vaccines can cause other side effects. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Johns Hopkins University will e-mail at least 100,000 vaccine recipients to find out how they're feeling, including complaints that might be too minor for a doctor visit. (aahd.us)
  • Vaccine recipients were older and had more comorbid conditions compared with nonrecipients. (cmaj.ca)
  • Vaccine for the 2009 to 2010 flu season was made available earlier than normal to make way for H1N1 immunizations. (aafp.org)
  • This code is used whenever the actual formulation is not determined or when aggregating all Novel H1N1 Influenza-09 immunizations for reporting to CRA. (cdc.gov)
  • Expanding global influenza vaccine production capacity. (who.int)
  • Years of industry consolidation due to limited profits from vaccine development had left just three companies available to manufacture the majority of global influenza vaccines. (bostonreview.net)
  • New data were generated for pandemic vaccine capacity projections and identification of access barriers. (who.int)
  • It voiced concern that some vulnerable people are shying away from the pandemic vaccine, which the WHO stressed had not caused any unusual side effects in hundreds of thousands of people to have received it worldwide so far. (ibtimes.com)
  • GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi-Aventis are among some 25 drugmakers companies producing pandemic vaccine. (ibtimes.com)
  • It also includes the composition of the Northern Hemisphere 2023-24 influenza vaccines and a brief update on influenza activity occurring during the summer of 2023 in the Southern Hemisphere. (cdc.gov)
  • Vaccines are a key public health measure used to fight infectious diseases like COVID-19. (drivendata.co)
  • These questions cover several different topics, such as whether people observed safe behavioral practices, their opinions about the diseases and the vaccines, and their demographics. (drivendata.co)
  • In a follow up appointment with my doctor 3 days after I lost my baby, I asked him if the vaccine would have had any adverse effects on my baby. (ageofautism.com)
  • And, as with the regular seasonal flu vaccine, there's some chance of side effects, ranging from redness around the injection site to allergic reactions. (factcheck.org)
  • We are now facing a regular seasonal flu spiked with the H1N1 pandemic. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Especially when we have top officials (not including Joe Biden , that is) telling us (rightly) that swine flu "is not stronger than regular seasonal flu. (undispatch.com)
  • Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of H1N1 influenza are similar to that for the flu in general . (medlineplus.gov)
  • The symptoms began several hours after receiving the vaccination and the teen's father blames the vaccine. (skepdic.com)
  • There are several reasons why this misconception persists: (1) Less than 1% of people who are vaccinated with the injectable vaccine develop flu-like symptoms, such as mild fever and muscle aches, after vaccination. (buildyourcnc.com)
  • 1/28/2014 - Either the truth about vaccines is finally reaching the masses or Americans in general have simply lost trust in the government and the pharmaceutical industry, because this year many young Americans skipped the strongly pushed flu shot altogether. (naturalnews.com)
  • Why Don't More Americans Get the Flu Vaccine? (rand.org)
  • Ryan Ellis, tax policy director of Americans for Tax Reform in Washington, DC, believes H1N1 will expose government's limitations. (heartland.org)
  • Chairman Lieberman, Senator Collins, and members of the Committee: Thank you for this opportunity to update you on all the steps we are taking to prepare Americans for the H1N1 flu epidemic. (dhs.gov)
  • Accumulation of minor mutations in antigenic drift over time may require development of new vaccine (e.g., seasonal FLU VACCINES). (bvsalud.org)
  • To evaluate the impact of vaccine in reducing the incidence and severity of influenza-like illness among health staff of a tertiary care eye hospital in Saudi Arabia. (who.int)
  • Influenza vaccine confers significant protection and reduces the incidence and severity of influenza-like illness. (who.int)
  • Like with seasonal flu, most people with variant influenza get better on their own, but also like seasonal flu, variant influenza can cause hospitalizations and other complications, even death. (cdc.gov)
  • 10/2/2010 - Despite all the scare tactics, fear mongering, and pseudoscience about the alleged importance of being vaccinated, a new report from Statistics Canada has revealed that 60 percent of Canadians decided against getting an H1N1 influenza vaccine last year. (naturalnews.com)
  • The CDC reports that flu cases are increasing rapidly, and are exceeding the normal number of cases that would be seen at this time of year from the seasonal flu. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • The upcoming holidays, with family gatherings and many people traveling, is always a time we stress the importance of a flu shot, and particularly this year with H1N1," said Walgreens president and CEO Greg Wasson. (milwaukeecourieronline.com)
  • Nearly a year into a pandemic that has killed more than a million people and laid waste to both public health systems and the global economy, many have turned their hopes to a vaccine. (bostonreview.net)
  • Vaccine manufacture could take 3-6 months and worldwide there is sufficient capacity to produce about 400 million courses of flu vaccine per year. (sciencemediacentre.co.nz)
  • Both Hviid and Vellozzi said researchers will continue to test the safety of new seasonal vaccines that are released every year, including those that contain H1N1 components. (health.am)
  • A new seasonal influenza vaccine each year is a critical tool in protecting public health. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • I'm comfortable having declined last year, and declining this year for the seasonal flu vaccine,' said Riley, a nurse who works at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. (mprnews.org)
  • She also wonders if it's harmful to get a flu vaccine year after year for decades. (mprnews.org)
  • But this year, Riley will probably make an exception for the H1N1 vaccine. (mprnews.org)