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Media Examines U.S. Government's Steps To Lift HIV Travel Ban
The New York Daily News on Friday examined the federal government"s recent actions to remove HIV from the list of diseases that can bar foreign residents from entry into the U.S. According to the Daily News, "The current regulations took effect in 1987, at the height of the worldwide AIDS scare," but, "[n]ow, with the backing of the Obama administration, the ban could be lifted by the end of the year." Martin Cetron, director of the CDC"s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, said, "We"re trying to end the stigma and the discriminatory practice for a disease that doesn"t warrant exclusion for coming into this country." MSNBC.com reports that "immigration critics say they"re leery of the proposal that could allow an average of 4,275 HIV-infected people into the country annually, with a lifetime medical cost of about $94 million for those admitted during the first year, according to CDC estimates published this month in the Federal Register" (Aleccia, 7/17). Through Aug. 17, CDC is seeking public comment on the proposed rule to remove HIV from the list of diseases that can bar entry into the U.S. (Miller, 7/17).
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Singer Elton John Calls For Increased HIV/AIDS Education, Care
Singer Elton John on Tuesday at the 2009 Bio International Convention in Atlanta called for renewed efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. John, founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, addressed an audience that included CEOs of organizations working to develop HIV/AIDS therapies and vaccines. He called on governments and institutions to increase their focus on education, especially among young people; access to medical treatment; and needle-exchange programs (Poole, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 5/19)."There are long-standing stereotypes and prejudices that inhibit our efforts to combat AIDS," John said, adding, "I am asking for your leadership." According to John, CDC estimates that one in every three new HIV cases occurs among people younger than age 30, a statistic that he said has not received adequate attention. "It is unfathomable and unconscionable that we are not making a bigger effort to educate this demographic about HIV/AIDS with creative materials and up-to-date information," John said, adding, "Our failure to do so is costing lives" (Turner, AP/PennLive.com, 5/19). John also noted a recent report by the Kaiser Family Foundation, which found that the number of Americans who believe HIV/AIDS is an urgent health problem has declined to 6% currently from 44% in 1995. Bob McNally, CEO of GeoVax Labs, said John"s message is that "just not enough is being done" and that "people continue to die from the disease." He added that John "spurred the audience towards being advocates" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 5/20).
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CDC Reports 21,449 Cases Of Swine Flu, Including 87 Deaths In The USA

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), USA, in its latest update, dated Friday evening, 19th June, 2009, reports a total of 21,449 confirmed human cases of swine flu A(H1N1) infection, including 87 deaths. Authorities say the novel A(H1N1) influenza virus has not mutated and is not more virulent (aggressive) than most normal seasonal human flu viruses. However, health services are bracing themselves for a busy flu season this winter as the swine flu virus will have been circulating for several months, but will still be a relatively novel one. U.S. Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection (CDC) Alabama - 172 cases - 0 deaths Alaska - 23cases - 0 deaths Arkansas - 18cases - 0 deaths Arizona - 645 cases - 7 deaths California - 1245 cases - 8 deaths Colorado - 103 cases - 0 deaths Connecticut - 767 cases - 3 death Delaware - 223 cases - 0 deaths Florida - 562 cases - 1 death Georgia - 51 cases - 0 deaths Hawaii - 279 cases - 0 deaths Idaho - 47 cases - 0 deaths Illinois - 2526 cases - 8 deaths Indiana - 223 cases - 0 deaths Iowa - 92 cases - 0 deaths Kansas - 97 - 0 deaths Kentucky - 108 - 0 deaths Louisiana - 134 cases - 0 deaths Maine - 42 - 0 deaths Maryland - 263 - 0 deaths Massachusetts - 1270 - 1 death Michigan - 442 cases - 2 deaths Minnesota - 365 - 1 death Mississippi - 81 cases - 0 deaths Missouri - 46 cases - 1 death Montana - 44 cases - 0 deaths Nebraska - 81 cases - 0 deaths Nevada - 198 cases - 0 deaths New Hampshire - 187 cases - 0 deaths New Jersey - 603 cases - 2 deaths New Mexico - 155 cases - 0 deaths New York - 1300 - 24 deaths North Carolina - 125 cases - 0 deaths North Dakota - 41 cases - 0 deaths Ohio - 63 cases - 0 deaths Oklahoma - 112 cases - 1 death Oregon - 219 cases - 1 death Pennsylvania - 942 cases - 3 deaths Rhode Island - 94 cases - 1 death South Carolina - 83 - 0 deaths South Dakota - 17 cases - 0 deaths Tennessee - 121 cases - 0 deaths Texas - 2519 cases - 10deaths Utah - 755 cases - 8 deaths Vermont - 43 cases - 0 deaths Virginia - 135 cases - 1 death Washington - 588 cases - 3 deaths Washington, D.C. - 33 cases - 0 deaths West Virginia - 77 cases - 0 deaths Wisconsin - 3008 cases - 1 death Wyoming - 63 cases - 0 deaths Territories Puerto Rico - 18 case - 0 deaths Virgin Islands - 1 case - 0 deaths TOTAL - 21,449 cases - 87 deaths (Total includes District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands) The United Kingdom"s HPA (Health Protection Agency) reported on Friday evening, 19th June, 2009, a total of 1,984 confirmed cases, including one death. Health Canada reported, at the same time and date, 5,710 confirmed human cases and 13 deaths. Australia"s Department of Health and Ageing reported at the same time and date 2,376 confirmed human cases and no deaths. Written by Christian Nordqvist Copyright: Medical News Today Not to be reproduced without permission of Medical News Today


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