Information about the flu pandemic on the principal Brazilian TV news programme did not pay enough attention to the science, says a study.

An Argentinean film starring an alien will be shown during the launch of national campaigns to prevent dengue and flu.

Many have criticised the expense of preparations for the pandemic, but experts say it has left countries in better shape for future threats.

The H1N1 influenza virus infects human cells using a biochemical adaptation, a study has found.

India's launch of an indigenous vaccine against swine flu will cut dependence on imports.

Closing schools during the outbreak of A H1N1 flu in 2009 reduced the cases of influenza-like illness in southern Argentina to a tenth of what they would have been.

A roundup of articles on the WHO's "dangerous" response to swine flu, the virus's ability to grow in the eye, a rapid diagnosis kit, and more.

A roundup of articles about the WHO's handling of the pandemic, countries slashing vaccine orders, the risk to children, and more.

A roundup of articles about the evolution of swine flu, delays in distributing vaccines, the number of doses of vaccine required and more.

Following its experienc during the influenza A(H1N1) outbreak, Mexico has launched a centre for the epidemiological surveillance of emerging diseases.

A roundup of articles on doubts over antiviral efficiency, how influenza A(H1N1) spreads with travel, how it jumped to humans, and more.

A roundup of articles about testing for swine flu, monitoring genetic mutations to the virus, the provision of vaccine and more.

Optimal protection against the pandemic influenza A(H1N1) virus will be achieved only with the development of a strain-specific pandemic vaccine.

A roundup of articles about vaccines for poor countries, the common cold protecting against swine flu, vaccine strength and more.

A round up of articles about delays in shipping donated vaccine, how to define a pandemic, new antivirals, and more.

A round up of articles about vaccine distribution in the developing world, flu virus survival strategies, thermal screening, and more.

The latest on swine flu including protection by seasonal flu, the use of X-rays in severe cases, the effect of flu on the unborn and more.

Excitement about the potential of a plant root extract to combat swine flu is brought down to earth by a pandemics expert.

A round-up of articles about the unexpected success of single-dose vaccines, vaccine distribution to developing countries, and more.

Peru is investing US$100 million in swine flu vaccines – enough to immunise 30 per cent of its population.