Influenza A (H1N1) vaccines available - are they safe?

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01-10-2009

Amid fears of a second wave of the potentially deadly virus, the European Commission on 29 September gave a fast track go-ahead to two new vaccines to fight the influenza H1N1 pandemic. This would ensure people get vaccines before the start of the flu season.

But are the new vaccines safe? Members of Parliament's Environment Committee discussed the issue yesterday....


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International Update:

GENERAL

--Ordinary flu jab may protect against H1N1 - study
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N06445278.htm

--Swine flu mild for now, but could worsen
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N06439761.htm


CHINA

--China reports first death from H1N1 flu
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SP152667.htm


JAPAN

--Japan to buy H1N1 flu vaccine from Glaxo, Novartis
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/T239775.htm


USA

--US health secretary tries easing flu vaccine fears
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N07462842.htm

--Q+A-U.S. H1N1 flu vaccination program gets under way
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N06437135.htm

--Pfizer HIV drug seems safe for new use-FDA staff
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N06416554.htm


WHO

--WHO says H1N1 vaccine safe, urges mass take-up
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L6260457.htm

Source: Influenza A (H1N1) vaccines available - are they safe?
Author: European Parliament

Link: H1N1 flu: more info needed on health risks and vaccine safety
Link: US swine flu vaccination gets underway