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Swine flu kills mum just days after she has baby -Manchester Evening News 2nd Novemebr 2009
"A YOUNG mum with swine flu has died in hospital just days after giving birth to her first child.
Susan Ford was 35 weeks pregnant when she was admitted to Salford Royal Hospital with severe, flu-like symptoms. Her condition deteriorated rapidly and sahe was given an emergency caesarian section early the following day."
Get serious about swine flu - North West Evening 2nd November 2009
"PEOPLE in Cumbria are being urged to take swine flu seriously.
As the number of reported cases in the North West dropped slightly this week, NHS health officials want people to continue to be on the look out for symptoms."
New wet-wipe breakthrough in Bolton ‘can eradicate swine flu virus’ - The Bolton News 2nd November 2009
"BOLTON medical firm Vernacare has launched a new breakthrough product into the NHS to help prepare for the next outbreak of swine flu.
The infection-prevention products company has received confirmation that its Tuffie 5 cleaning and disinfecting wipe is scientifically proven to eradicate the swine flu virus. "
People urged to take swine flu seriously - The Bolton News 2nd November 2009
"PEOPLE are being urged to take swine flu seriously as cases fall slightly across the North West.
Health bosses want people to remain vigilant about the virus.
The warning comes as figures show 2,147 people were suspected of having swine flu in the region on the week ending October 28, compared to 2,376 the previous week. "
Woman dies of swine flu days after giving birth - Daily Telegraph 3rd November 2009
"A woman who contracted swine flu died just weeks after giving birth to her first child. "
Mother dies after catching swine flu - The Independent 3rd November 2009
"A woman who contracted swine flu died less than three weeks after giving birth to her first child, a health authority has confirmed.
Susan Ford, 31, from Wigan, Greater Manchester, fell ill with the virus when she was 31 weeks pregnant. Her daughter, Poppy, was delivered by Caesarean section. Ms Ford's condition failed to improve and she died at the weekend, 18 days after giving birth."
Ask the doctor: I've already had swine flu so why do I need the jab? - Daily Mail 3rd October 2009
"Three weeks ago, I was diagnosed with swine flu on the basis of my symptoms alone and was given Tamiflu.
As we all know, there is no way of determining if you have suffered from swine flu without lab tests, which are not offered here.
I then asked my GP if I should go ahead with a normal flu vaccination, which I did, then have the swine flu vaccination later.
He said I should, but is the latter really necessary if I have already had the infection? "
Mother dies of swine flu just days after giving birth to first child - Daily Mail 3rd October 2009
"A mother has died from swine flu after giving birth to her first child.
Susan Ford, 31, was 35 weeks pregnant when she was admitted to hospital with severe, flu-like symptoms.
Her condition deteriorated rapidly and she was given an emergency caesarean section early the following day."
Swine flu woman dies after birth - BBC Health News 2nd November 2009
"A 31-year-old woman who contracted swine flu during her pregnancy has died days after giving birth.\n\nSusan Ford was given a Caesarean section after being admitted to Salford Royal Hospital with flu-like symptoms. "
Mass vaccination of schoolchildren to stop spread of swine flu - The Sunday Telegraph 1st November 2009
"Mass swine flu vaccinations are expected to be extended to all children under the age of 18 by the end of the year. "
Hospitals 'running short of beds for swine flu patients' - Daily Mail 2nd November 2009
"Swine flu is putting hospitals under increasing pressure, the Government's chief medical officer warned yesterday,
Sir Liam Donaldson said a shortage of intensive care beds for the most seriously-ill patients was a 'concern' with the number of cases rising. "
Hospitals 'feel swine flu strain'- BBC Health News 1st November 2009
"Hospital intensive care wards are under "a lot of pressure" as a result of the swine flu pandemic, the UK government's most senior medical adviser has said.\n\nSir Liam Donaldson said a shortage of beds was a "concern" as more people are being hit with severe symptoms. "
Swine flu blog: The anti-vaccination 'militia' - The Whitehaven News 1st November 2009
"Protesters are resorting to direct action against the vaccine. Deputy editor Alan Cleaver reports daily on the impact of swine flu in West Cumbria, with a particular slant on how the media and the public are reacting to the worsening crisis."
Health chiefs urge people to take swine flu seriously - North West Evening Mail 31st October 2009
"A CALL has gone out to South Cumbrians to take anti-virals if they catch swine flu – and accept vaccination if it is offered.
This comes as a vaccination programme to protect against the H1N1 virus is being rolled out in the county."
Warning despite fall in north west cases of swine flu - Carlisle News & Star 31st October 2009
"Cumbrians are being urged to remain vigilant regarding the swine flu virus despite a fall in the number of cases.
Latest NHS figures confirm that 139 people are being treated in north west hospitals, 33 of them are in critical care. Fourteen people have also died as a result of swine flu in the north west since the virus outbreak began in April."
Swine flu take-up 'excellent' say health chiefs - Altrincham Messenger 30th October 2009
"HOSPITAL bosses have reported an excellent take up rate of the swine flu vaccination less than one week after it was launched at Wythenshawe Hospital.
More than 200 frontline staff there have so far been vaccinated. The Trust is prioritising frontline staff in departments receiving and caring for patients with suspected H1N1 virus, including areas such as the emergency department, the Starlight Children’s Unit, and intensive care. "
Doctors plan mass swine flu jabs for under-18s - The Sunday Times 1st November 2009
"Government advisers are preparing for the mass vaccination of schoolchildren to stop the spread of swine flu.
A committee of scientists advising the Department of Health is expected to recommend that the vaccination of 10 to 18-year-olds begins by the end of the year. "
Cuba swine flu 'from US tourists' - BBC Health News 31st October 2009
"Cuba's former leader, Fidel Castro, has blamed the growth in swine flu on an increase in US visitors to the island.
US President Barack Obama recently lifted restrictions on Cuban-Americans visiting relatives on the island. "
More swine flu patients in intensive care, figures show - The Guardian 29th October 2009
"The number of swine flu patients being treated on intensive care wards rose by more than 50% in the past week, according to the Department of Health. More than 750 people – 102 of them children – are currently in hospital in England owing to illnesses associated with the H1N1 virus. There are 157 patients in critical care."
Hot milk and red wine for swine flu? - The Guardian 29th October 2009
"Carlo Ancelotti says his grandmother's concoction will sort out a dose of H1N1. Which homemade remedies work miracles?"
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