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Swine flu service to be shut down
The National Pandemic Flu Service (NPFS) will be stood down in response to the "steady reduction" in the number of cases of swine flu, it has been announced.
'Fake flu pandemic' claims attacked
The World Health Organisation has hit back at "irresponsible" critics who claim swine flu was a fake pandemic created for the benefit of drug companies.
Flu pandemic plans cost a billion
The Government spent more than £1 billion in preparation for a flu pandemic, it has been disclosed.
Briefings axed as swine flu eases
The UK Government has abandoned its weekly swine flu briefings in another sign that the crisis has eased dramatically.
Swine flu in Wales 'petering out'
Swine flu across Wales appears to be petering out, health officials have said.
Swine flu 'distorted NHS thinking'
Health Secretary Andy Burnham has been forced to defend the Government's handling of the swine flu crisis after it emerged stockpiles of unused vaccine could be given away.H1N1 boy, 10, died of organ failure
A 10-year-old boy died from organ failure after developing severe pneumonia as a result of swine flu, an inquest has heard.
New swine flu cases 'at low level'
The number of cases of swine flu remained below 5,000 for the third week in a row, health officials said on Thursday.
Northern Ireland death toll hits 18
Swine flu has claimed its 18th victim in Northern Ireland, the health minister has announced.
Medical officer warns over jabs
Sir Liam Donaldson, the Government's Chief Medical Officer, said: "Levels of pandemic flu are currently very low, virtually concluding the second wave of the infection in this country.Advertisement starts
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Flu deaths rise
A total of 254 people with flu have died in the UK since September but new figures show a total of 418 patients with suspected flu are being treated in critical care, down from 661 last week. -
No change to vaccination policy
The number of people in critical care in England has fallen from 783 last week to 661, which could mean the virus has peaked. -
Swine flu kills six in a week
The deaths bring to 10 the number of people to die from flu-like illnesses since the start of the winter season. -
Government plays down flu fears
The Government has played down concerns that the UK was headed for an epidemic as they insisted under-fives were excluded from this year's flu vaccination programme on medical not cost grounds.
Flu deaths rise
A total of 254 people with flu have died in the UK since September but new figures show a total of 418 patients with suspected flu are being treated in critical care, down from 661 last week.
A total of 254 people with flu have died in the UK since September but new figures show a total of 418 patients with suspected flu are being treated in critical care, down from 661 last week.
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