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Health Spending Consumes More Of U.S. Economy, Will Tip Toward Government
A new report by federal actuaries shows government programs will pay for more than half of all U.S. health care spending by 2012, and that total spending on health grew as a share of the economy by 1.1 percent last year to 17.3 percent, the largest leap ever, the Los Angeles Times reports. “The almost $2…
Government Of Canada Announces Significant Contribution To WHO Global Pandemic Relief Efforts
The Government of Canada announced it will make a donation of five million doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine, as well as a $6 million contribution to support the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global pandemic relief efforts. The five million vaccine doses amount to 10% of Canada’s total vaccine order, a donation which is in line with that of other developed countries…
Welsh Assembly Government Encourages Parents To Have Children Under Five Vaccinated Against Swine Flu, Wales
The Welsh Assembly Government is encouraging parents/guardians of children aged from six months and under 5 years of age to have their children vaccinated against swine flu. Children in this age group are far more likely to end up in hospital if they contract the virus and vaccination offers the best protection against it…
Statement By The Welsh Assembly Government On Latest Developments In Respect Of The Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu Pandemic
This statement updates Members on latest developments in respect of the Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu pandemic. The latest GP consultation rates in Wales for flu-like illness have decreased and are now steady, although still a little above the usual rates for the time of year. On the 26th November, 77 people were in hospital with swine flu, 14 of those in critical care…
2009 Report: False Medicare Claims Cost Government More Than $47 Billion
The Associated Press: “The government paid more than $47 billion in questionable Medicare claims including medical treatment showing little relation to a patient’s condition, wasting taxpayer dollars at a rate nearly three times the previous year.
H1N1 Flu Virus: Government Of Canada Provides Travel Guidance
The Government of Canada today provided important guidance on how to reduce the spread of the H1N1 flu virus on planes, trains, ferries and inter-city buses. “Canadians want to know how the H1N1 flu virus affects their regular travel ” said Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq.
Government Of Canada And Cowessess First Nation Highlight Cooperation On Pandemic Planning And Preparedness
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, and Gordon Lerat, Chief of the Cowessess First Nation met today to highlight on-going cooperation on pandemic planning and preparedness activities in First Nation communities. “First Nation communities across Canada, including Cowessess, have taken charge of their own pandemic planning, and we are pleased to have supported them in these efforts,” said Minister Aglukkaq.
New Guide Available From U.S. Government For Community And Faith-Based Organizations Working To Help Americans Stay Healthy From H1N1 And Seasonal Flu
Officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the White House Office for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships began distributing a new flu-response guide for community and faith-based organizations this week in an effort to reach out and educate Americans about the dangers of the new H1N1 and seasonal flu, and to reach populations who may not have access to this public health information in other ways.
Government Of Canada Takes Further Measures To Help Reduce H1N1 Transmission In Communities
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced further measures that the Government of Canada is taking to provide Canadians with the information they need to protect themselves against the H1N1 flu virus. This week, the Government of Canada will launch radio ads to remind people to practice regular infection prevention behaviours — wash your hands, cough and sneeze into your arm, keep common surfaces clean and, if you have symptoms of the flu, stay at home to avoid infecting others.
BD Announces Flu Product Order From U.S. Government
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX) announced today that it has received a significant order from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the purchase of syringes and needles, sharps collectors and alcohol swabs to be used in national flu pandemic preparedness efforts.
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