‘Catch it, bin it, kill it’ man has caught it

The actor who showed the public how to avoid spreading swine flu in a government TV campaign has contracted the illness himself

Swine flu: its origins and symptoms to look out for

Fears of a global pandemic have been realised - but where did the disease come from and what are the symptoms of swine fever?

Glaxo set to reap £1bn from swine flu

As trials of a vaccine begin in Australia Glaxo will be licking its lips at the prospect of huge potential profits

Swine flu: first human vaccine trials

Tests begin in Australia where the winter flu season has already begun

Swine flu: airlines want to stop sneezers flying

Airlines are demanding 'fit notes' from GPs - but a senior doctor says it's a waste of time

New survey predicts swine flu slump

The Ernst & Young Item Club has said the UK is at risk of a severe deflationary downturn as a result of the pandemic

Swine flu: the race against time

The vaccine will not be here by August - and the death rate could hit one in 200 sufferers

Six-year-old girl & GP die of swine flu

'Don't panic' say health officials, but research shows it is more dangerous than normal flu

Swine flu still deadly threat

With 11,000 cases confirmed in 41 countries, governments must stay vigilant