The concern about drug resistant swine flu has escalated, as two cases of swine flu resistant to the newest drug peramivir. The two who developed a resistance to the drug had compromised immune systems. The development of drug resistant influenza is not surprising as both bacteria and viruses can mutate after very little exposure to drug treatments. “We have a limited number of drugs available... 

The vaccination campaign against influenza A (H1N1) began almost everywhere in Canada. If health care workers in New Brunswick were the first in the country to roll up their sleeves to get vaccinated against influenza A, last Thursday, those of other provinces will now follow in turn. Emergency personnel and workers in services considered essential for the proper functioning of society (firefighters,...