Two new deaths linked to swine flu have been confirmed today, but the prevalence of the influenza strain is decreasing, says the Ministry of Health. read more

Some two-thirds of Americans may already be immune to H1N1 swine flu, making an explosive new wave unlikely. High vaccination rates this flu season might even drive the pandemic bug to extinction.

Some two-thirds of Americans may already be immune to H1N1 swine flu, making an explosive new wave unlikely. High vaccination rates this flu season might even drive the pandemic bug to extinction.

Twenty deaths this year have been swine flu-related but health authorities say the total number of flu-like infections has been lower than previous years - and has fallen well below average levels.Auckland District Health Board...