Flu jab linked to fits in under fives: officials

GPs have been told not to use a particular flu jab on 110,000 children under five after it was linked with a tenfold increase in fits, it can be revealed.

Flu vaccine 'safe for children'

PARENTS have been advised that its safe for children under five to have their seasonal flu vaccine.

Aucklanders urged to get flu jab

23 July 2010 Aucklanders continue to be plagued by the flu. The Auckland Regional Public Health Service says there has been a sharp increase in the number of positive laboratory tests for the illness over the past month, particularly in the last two weeks.

Gauteng urges people to get swine flu jab

The Gauteng health department has reminded people to go for their jabs to prevent contracting the H1N1 virus, better known as swine flu.

InterMune second-quarter total revenue decreases to $5.9 million

InterMune, Inc. today announced results from operations for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010. InterMune also highlighted its recent clinical development and business activities, and provided forward-looking financial guidance for 2010.