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","feed_title":"Flu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases","link":"http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/notes/briefing_20091120/en/index.html"},{"feed_image_url":"","title":"WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation","feed_description":"Welcome to the PandemicFlu.gov RSS news feed provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.","item_date":"Fri Nov 20 14:30:00 CST 2009","description":"As of 15 November 2009, worldwide more than 206 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 6770 deaths. 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During the week of November 1-7, 2009, influenza activity remained high in the United States, with some key indicators decreasing slightly and others continuing to climb.","feed_title":"Flu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases","link":"http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/"},{"feed_image_url":"","title":"WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation","feed_description":"Welcome to the PandemicFlu.gov RSS news feed provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.","item_date":"Fri Nov 13 11:40:00 CST 2009","description":"As of 8 November 2009, worldwide more than 206 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 6250 deaths. ","feed_title":"Flu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases","link":"http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_11_13/en/index.html"},{"feed_image_url":"","title":"WHO: Interim Planning Considerations for Mass Gatherings in the Context of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza (PDF - 163 KB)","feed_description":"Welcome to the PandemicFlu.gov RSS news feed provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.","item_date":"Fri Nov 13 11:40:00 CST 2009","description":"Mass gatherings are highly visible events with the potential for serious public health and\npolitical consequences if they are not planned and managed carefully. ","feed_title":"Flu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases","link":"http://www.who.int/csr/resources/publications/swineflu/cp002_2009-0511_planning_considerations_for_mass_gatherings.pdf"},{"feed_image_url":"","title":"Information for Pregnant Women Working in Education, Child Care, and Health Care Settings Concerning 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus","feed_description":"Welcome to the PandemicFlu.gov RSS news feed provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.","item_date":"Thu Nov 12 16:40:00 CST 2009","description":"All 2009 H1N1 guidance is interim and subject to review and revision as more is learned about this novel influenza virus. This guidance may be revised in the event that the 2009 H1N1 pandemic increases in severity compared with the situation in spring/summer 2009.","feed_title":"Flu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases","link":"http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/parents/pregnant/pregnant_hcw_ed_childcare.html"},{"feed_image_url":"","title":"Disabilities and the Flu","feed_description":"Welcome to the PandemicFlu.gov RSS news feed provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.","item_date":"Thu Nov 12 16:40:00 CST 2009","description":"Having a disability alone may not place someone at higher risk for complications from the H1N1 virus, but other factors may put a person with disabilities at higher risk.","feed_title":"Flu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases","link":"http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/healthconditions/disabilities/index.html"},{"feed_image_url":"","title":"FDA Expands Approved Use of H1N1 Vaccines to Include Infants and Children","feed_description":"Welcome to the PandemicFlu.gov RSS news feed provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.","item_date":"Thu Nov 12 16:40:00 CST 2009","description":"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the CSL Limited\u2019s 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine to include children ages 6 months and older. This vaccine was previously approved only for use in adults, ages 18 years and older. \u201cBecause children are among those most vulnerable to the 2009 H1N1 virus, having a broader range of children\u2019s vaccines available is an important step in responding to the H1N1 outbreak,\u201d said Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D., commissioner of food and drugs.\n","feed_title":"Flu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases","link":"http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm190359.htm"},{"feed_image_url":"","title":"Interim Guidance: Considerations Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Intrapartum and Postpartum Hospital Settings","feed_description":"Welcome to the PandemicFlu.gov RSS news feed provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.","item_date":"Tue Nov 10 12:00:00 CST 2009","description":"This interim guidance has been updated to replace previously posted guidance entitled \"Considerations Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Settings\", dated July 6, 2009. This document clarifies clinical considerations related to management of suspected or confirmed maternal infection with 2009 H1N1 influenza virus infection within labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care settings in hospitals. 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