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Swine Flu Daily Update Issued At: 11am Monday 30 November 2009, Wales

The NPHS influenza surveillance scheme, which records reports of diagnoses of flu from more than 300 GP practices across Wales, shows that the rate of influenza consultation remains stable. Further detail can be found on the NPHS website. — The report from 26 November estimates there were 41…

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Critical Vote For Medicare Fix Before U.S. Senate On Monday

Every year, Congress has to put a Band-Aid on the Medicare program so senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and military families can keep their doctors. “For a senior, seeing their doctor can mean everything – independence, hope, security – and Medicare makes it possible,” said Texas Medical Association (TMA) President William H. Fleming III, MD. On Monday, Oct. 19, the U.S. Senate will vote on a bill – S 1776, the “Medicare Physicians Fairness Act of 2009.

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Swine Flu Daily Update Issued At: 11am Monday 6 July 2009, Wales

– 50 laboratory confirmed cases in Wales, with no new cases. — With diagnosis now being made by GPs without the need to test for swine flu, the number of laboratory confirmed cases will only be part of the total number of cases in Wales.. — 28 clinically presumed cases in Wales. Clinically presumed cases are no longer notified to the NPHS.

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Swine Flu Media Bulletin Issued At: 11am Monday 22 June 2009, Wales

– 5 confirmed cases in Wales including two new cases: – A 28 year old male from Powys. He has been offered antivirals and is recovering. The NPHS has identified six close contacts who are all are well and have been offered antiviral medicine. The NPHS is investigating the source of the infection. – A three year old boy from Ceredigion. He has been offered antivirals and is recovering.

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