flu on the rise northern hemisphere

''An influenza epidemic is likely to hit this winter, according to a recent nationwide survey of about 5,000 medical institutions by the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) that shows the number of flu patients has risen for five weeks in a row''

''New medicines also are available to treat the flu. In addition to Tamiflu and Relenza, there now exists the single-dose Rapiacta, administered intravenously, and Inavir, an inhalant.''

http://www.houseofjapan.com/local/japan-flu-epidemic-predicted




''On 10 December 2010 the UK Department of Health issued a letter to NHS staff in England to inform them that in line with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence guidance, the use of antiviral drugs for the prevention or treatment of influenza is now recommended.''

http://www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1284475022603




'14 people killed by swine flu outbreaks as others need emergency care'

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/850740-14-people-killed-by-swine-flu-outbreaks-as-others-need-emergency-care#ixzz18JMuHsqB




'Flu epidemic more severe than last year as toll hits 15'


http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/flu-epidemic-more-severe-than-last-year-as-toll-hits-15-15031451.html#ixzz18JUQHxsV