Influenza A virus subtype H1N1

FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization for New COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B Combo Kit

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Applied Biosystems TaqPath COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B Combo Kit from Thermo Fisher Scientific, the company announced today.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Applied Biosystems TaqPath COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B Combo Kit from Thermo Fisher Scientific, the company announced today.
  • The TaqPath COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B Combo Kit is a real-time PCR test for the detection and differentiation of RNA from the SARS-CoV2, influenza A and influenza B viruses in nasopharyngeal and nasal swabs.
  • The TaqPath COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B Combo Kit helps labs expand their existing COVID-19 testing menu for respiratory samples while maintaining low operational costs and workflow simplicity.
  • Testing with the TaqPath COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B Combo Kit is limited to laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), 42 U.S.C.

Learning to Prevent the Next Pandemic: VaxHunt Game Earns STEM.org Educational Trustmark

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Monday, February 8, 2021
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Students, teachers, and life-long learners can play VaxHunt: The Quest to Prevent the Next Pandemic with the confidence that each module has been thoroughly reviewed by STEM.org Educational Research(SER) and awarded its STEM.org Authenticated trustmark .

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  • Students, teachers, and life-long learners can play VaxHunt: The Quest to Prevent the Next Pandemic with the confidence that each module has been thoroughly reviewed by STEM.org Educational Research(SER) and awarded its STEM.org Authenticated trustmark .
  • Inspiring the next-generation of vaccine scientists to tackle influenza is key to preventing the next pandemic.
  • The trustmark assures students, educators, parents, and others that these products will:
    According to Andrew B. Raupp, Executive Director of STEM.org Educational Research, VaxHunt helps strengthen STEM learning skills while promoting STEM education.
  • Founded in 2001, STEM.org Educational Research(SER) is Americas longest continually operating, privately held STEM education research and credentialing organization.

EMT Unveils New Air and Surface Purification Systems Validated 99.9% Effective Against COVID-19

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Articles, Health, Global health, Epidemiology, Pandemics, Virus, Zoonoses, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Bacteria

The systems are the latest generation of air and surface decontamination devices created to protect people and processes in closed environments where bacteria and viruses can easily spread, and the first line of units to be designed and manufactured exclusively by EMT.

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  • The systems are the latest generation of air and surface decontamination devices created to protect people and processes in closed environments where bacteria and viruses can easily spread, and the first line of units to be designed and manufactured exclusively by EMT.
  • Once the Ionized Hydrogen Peroxide systems were tested effective to eliminate the virus, it became difficult to keep up with demand, especially when relying on a third-party product manufacturer," Mount added.
  • The units have been university validated to continually reduce microbial contamination of molds, bacteria and viruses including COVID-19 and H1N1.
  • EMT systems are protecting medical and dental offices, food production facilities and retail stores across the U.S. in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Influenza: New Digital Interactive Educates Users on Influenza and Vaccines in Choose Your Adventure Website

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Vaccination, Medical specialties, Health care, Influenza vaccine, Vaccines, Flu season, Sanofi, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Influenza

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 7, 2021 /CNW/ -Canadian Geographic announces the launch of its new digital interactive website Influenza.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 7, 2021 /CNW/ -Canadian Geographic announces the launch of its new digital interactive website Influenza.
  • This digital interactive takes users through the Canadian flu season in a choose-your-own-adventure style narrative.
  • Created in partnership with Sanofi Pasteur, Influenza brings accurate and well-researched information about Influenza A and the flu vaccine to users.
  • This Interactive website lets its users choose one of three characters as they navigate their way through the Canadian flu season.

Is it Flu or COVID-19? ARCpoint Labs of North San Diego Adds Combination Flu/COVID-19 Testing to Give People Answers

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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ARCpoint Labs of North San Diego can now test for COVID-19, Influenza A, and Influenza B together with the Sofia 2 Flu + SARS Antigen FIA test from Quidel.

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  • ARCpoint Labs of North San Diego can now test for COVID-19, Influenza A, and Influenza B together with the Sofia 2 Flu + SARS Antigen FIA test from Quidel.
  • Our rapid Flu+COVID-19 combo testing provides critical answers for patients, said Jennifer Sandberg, MSN, RN, owner of ARCpoint Labs of North San Diego .
  • In addition to combo Flu + SARS rapid test, ARCpoint Labs of North San Diego also offers the rapid test for the flu alone, COVID-19 PCR testing, including non-invasive, saliva-based testing and antibody testing.
  • With COVID-19 vaccine becoming available, ARCpoint Labs of North San Diego is planning to serve as a vaccination provider for San Diego County.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Baltimore City Health Department Join Forces to Host Free Flu Shot Clinics

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Friday, December 11, 2020
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Baltimore, Md., Dec. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) and the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) are hosting free flu shot clinics on Monday, Dec. 14 at Fort Worthington Elementary and Tuesday, Dec. 15 at Furman Templeton Prep.

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  • Baltimore, Md., Dec. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) and the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) are hosting free flu shot clinics on Monday, Dec. 14 at Fort Worthington Elementary and Tuesday, Dec. 15 at Furman Templeton Prep.
  • The clinics connect the missions of CareFirst and BCHD to protect the health of our community as well as lessen the burden on our health system during the flu season.
  • According to BCHD, as of December 10th, 19% of Baltimore residents have received their flu vaccination, well below the Baltimore City Health Departments goal of 70% vaccine coverage by the end of the 2020/2021 flu season.
  • The Baltimore City Health Department is proud to work alongside dedicated community partners like CareFirst to help spread the word about the importance of the flu vaccine, said Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa.

Bank of America Joins CVS Health to Fund and Deliver Free Flu Vaccine Vouchers

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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Underserved communities have been hit particularly hard by COVID-19, so supporting flu prevention in these communities is even more important, said Eileen Howard Boone, senior vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy, CVS Health.

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  • Underserved communities have been hit particularly hard by COVID-19, so supporting flu prevention in these communities is even more important, said Eileen Howard Boone, senior vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy, CVS Health.
  • Working together with other community-minded companies like Bank of America and our nonprofit partners, we are able to expand our reach to individuals who may not otherwise have access to flu vaccines.
  • Bank of Americas work with CVS Health and the companys ongoing PPE donations build on its continued health and health care-focused investments in the communities it serves.
  • Recent Bank of America announcements focused on racial equality, diversity and inclusion, and economic opportunity include:

Mediaplanet and Flu Survivor Latasha Haynes Team Up for Fighting the Flu

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Helping to conclude National Influenza Vaccination Week, Mediaplanet today announces the launch of this December's edition of "Fighting the Flu."

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Helping to conclude National Influenza Vaccination Week, Mediaplanet today announces the launch of this December's edition of "Fighting the Flu."
  • While most people fully recover from bouts of flu, in some cases the illness can become extremely dangerous or even fatal.
  • Haynes' near-death experience with the flu inspired her to become an advocate with Families Fighting Flu (FFF), a national, nonprofit advocacy organization that's dedicated to protecting children, families, and communities against the flu.
  • As part of this campaign, Haynes is sharing her story and what you can do to prevent flu.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on November 22, 2020

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Sunday, November 22, 2020
Articles, Health, Global health, Prevention, Pandemic, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, World Health Organization, Isolation

This is why it is important for everyone to continue with individual precautions to protect ourselves, our families and our communities.

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  • This is why it is important for everyone to continue with individual precautions to protect ourselves, our families and our communities.
  • Both community transmission and outbreaks are contributing to COVID-19 spread in Canada, including spread to high risk populations and settings.
  • Canada needs a collective effort, from individuals and public health authorities, to support and sustain the response through to the end of the pandemic, while balancing the health, social and economic consequences.
  • What comes next for us this Fall and Winter is for every one of us to determine, through our decisions and actions.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on November 21, 2020

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Saturday, November 21, 2020
Articles, Health, Global health, Prevention, Pandemic, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, World Health Organization, Isolation

This is why it is important for everyone to continue with individual precautions to protect ourselves, our families and our communities.

Key Points: 
  • This is why it is important for everyone to continue with individual precautions to protect ourselves, our families and our communities.
  • Both community transmission and outbreaks are contributing to COVID-19 spread in Canada, including spread to high risk populations and settings.
  • Canada needs a collective effort, from individuals and public health authorities, to support and sustain the response through to the end of the pandemic, while balancing the health, social and economic consequences.
  • What comes next for us this Fall and Winter is for every one of us to determine, through our decisions and actions.