Flu Pandemic

Prepare for Flu pandemic announced in Straits Times

Doctor said Singaporean should not only prepared for anticiral medication but also antibotics in preparation for coming pandemics.

Their recommendations for enhancing Singapore's pandemic flu response strategy were released in an article in the current issue of the Singapore Medical Journal.

The experts advised high-risk people of all ages, such as those with renal failure, diabetes, heart disease or underlying respiratory problems, or those undergoing cancer treatment, to protect themselves with both vaccines.

An Elderly man became 1st patient whose illness was serious enough for him to placed in intensive care.

Another 55 news cases of H1N1was reported yesterday.

The current strain of H1N1 is found in 13 per cent of patients who got o clinics and hospitals with influenza-like illness, the Ministry of Health said.