A(H1N1) Vaccine? 111 A(H1N1) Cases?

Bad news: Last night, I checked on the latest count of A(H1N1) cases in the Philipines, it was “only” 92 when I blogged about the H1N1 Pandemic Alert 6. Additional 18 cases were added again, we already have a total of 111 confirmed A(H1N1) cases in the country.

I’m still waiting for DOH’s press release for preventive measures now that the alert level had increased to alert 6. 111 is alarming, its odd that yesterday we celebrated the 111th Independence Day.

Good news: Drug manufacturer Novartis had already developed vaccine for A(H1N1) virus. Reportedly, there are 30 countries already ordered for vaccine including Novartis proprietary adjuvant MF59®. The first batch will be use for clinical trials in July and hopefully obtain the vaccine license by Fall 2009. You could read the complete media release of Novartis here.

I heard about this after I posted my previous post and logout. Better blog it now so I can post the latest count.

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  4. My Kids’ School Was Suspended For A(H1N1)
  5. No More Additional Thermal Scanners – DOH