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Swine Flu Virus Dominant Strain Worldwide: WHO
Agency says pathogen continues to target younger adults, producing mild-to-moderate illness

New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks
Working differently than Gardasil, Cervarix, it targets inside of virus, study shows

CDC Urges Patience As More Swine Flu Shots Arrive
Total should near 42 million by week's end; more health-care workers getting vaccine

One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say

At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu
Two-thirds had chronic health problems, CDC says

Whooping Cough Immunity Lasts 30 Years or More
Finding defies belief that resistance wears thin much sooner

Flu Shot in Pregnancy Protects Baby
Vaccinating expectant moms led to bigger, healthier infants, studies show

Almost 6 Million U.S. Cases of Swine Flu in First Few Months
CDC says H1N1 may be tied to 21,000 hospitalizations during that time

Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Passed Person-to-Person in U.S.
Another study shows kids shed virus up to 13 days after fever starts

1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand
Gap between supply and demand starting to close, U.S. officials say