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The A(H1N1) swine flu virus, first detected in Mexico in April 2009, is rapidly spreading across the world. Improved diagnostics, access to vaccines and more research on the virus are essential to help developing countries cope.
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Opinions and Analysis
Swine flu: good news so far
Overall, the response to influenza A(H1N1) was positive, says a Nature editorial, but there are still hurdles to overcome.
Home-grown vaccines are crucial for public health
Countries need to produce their own vaccines, and they need to invest in public sector capacity to do it, says Indian scientist Y. Madhavi.
23 September 2009
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All countries deserve equal access to pandemic vaccines
18 August 2009
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine
More balanced reporting of swine flu needed in India
17 August 2009
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Source: The Hoot
News and Features
Swine flu science update: 18 January 2010
A roundup of articles about the WHO's handling of the pandemic, countries slashing vaccine orders, the risk to children, and more.
Mexican scientists reflect on swine flu lessons
University scientists say they were under-used during the flu crisis because of a poor relationship with government laboratories.
Mexico launches emerging diseases centre
18 December 2009
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Practical Guides
How to report a disease outbreak or pandemic
Sensationalism is no substitute for sound science when reporting disease outbreaks, say Fang Xuanchang, Jia Hepeng and Katherine Nightingale.
Communicating statistics and risk
Translating statistics and risk in a readily understandable way is crucial to effective science communication, says Andrew Pleasant.
