Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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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
Vaccinate before pandemics strike
To ensure equitable access to vaccines, people must be immunised before a pandemic strikes, says Klaus Stöhr of Novartis.
17 May 2010
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Source: Nature
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
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
News and Features
Brazil: little science in TV news about influenza A(H1N1)
Information about the flu pandemic on the principal Brazilian TV news programme did not pay enough attention to the science, says a study.
28 September 2010
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Children's 3D film aims to prevent dengue fever and flu
An Argentinean film starring an alien will be shown during the launch of national campaigns to prevent dengue and flu.
27 September 2010
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Replication mechanism of H1N1 in humans discovered
19 August 2010
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Source: PLoS Pathogens
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.
