The World Health Organisation (WHO) addresses Council of Europe.
A public parliamentary hearing concerning H1N1 pandemic was held on the fringe of the
plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
(PACE) in Strasbourg.
The Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee
(AIVC) met on 2 October 2009, and agreed to adopt the
WHO recommendations announced in September for the 2010 influenza season southern hemisphere winter.
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Australia's
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has approved the registration of a pandemic
influenza (swine flu) vaccine, for use in adults and children aged 10 years and over.
The vaccine is manufactured using the same process as that used to manufacture seasonal influenza vaccines.
Australian Govt to provide free vaccine to those most at risk
The Australian Government has moved to nearly double its seasonal flu protection by extending its free vaccine program for vulnerable groups from next year.
The Heart Foundation and the Influenza Specialist Group have made a joint statement warning that Australians suffering from heart disease need to remain vigilant against influenza this season.
