Flu forces Pope to clear schedule
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Pope John Paul II cancels all appointments over the coming days to recover from a bout of influenza.
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The Vatican said Monday Pope John  Paul would remain in hospital for a few more days as his top  aide spoke openly about the possibility of the frail Pontiff  eventually retiring for the good of the Church.
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Pope John Paul's fragile health  stabilized on Wednesday after urgent medical treatment  overnight for severe breathing difficulties, but he will have  to remain in hospital for the time being, the Vatican said.
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Pope John Paul was rushed to  hospital late on Tuesday after his condition deteriorated from  flu but he was not in intensive care, the Vatican said.
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Pope John Paul II is taken to hospital with breathing difficulties after falling ill with flu, the Vatican says.
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Pope John Paul's stay in hospital  has been extended until at least Thursday as a precautionary  measure though his overall health continues to improve, the  Vatican said Monday.
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The World Health Organization has called an unprecedented summit next week of flu vaccine makers and nations to expand plans for dealing with the growing threat of a flu pandemic.
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Pope John Paul II's deteriorating health has churchmen wondering what might happen if he can no longer carry out his papal duties and doctors questioning when that might happen.
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WASHINGTON Aug. 25, 2004 - The United States may have to close schools, restrict travel and ration scarce medications if a powerful new flu strain spurs a worldwide outbreak, according to federal plans for
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Pope John Paul II's health continues to improve and he has begun eating, the Vatican said Friday, but it would not say if the pope would give his weekly Sunday address from the hospital, where he's being treated for the flu and respiratory troubles.
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The pope has a light fever and will spend a few more days in the hospital, but "there is no cause for alarm," a spokesman said.
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Scientists have found the first real evidence that restricting air travel can delay flu's spread &#151; a finding that could influence government plans for battling the next influenza pandemic.
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Pope John Paul II was strong enough to turn the pages of written greetings Saturday and speak in a clear voice, a visitor said. But, still hospitalized and recovering from the flu, the pontiff sent an emissary to read a speech in his name at the Vatican.
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Pope John Paul II is eating regularly and his health is improving after being struck by flu, says the Vatican.
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Pope John Paul has recovered from his breathing problems and will leave hospital later on Thursday, the Vatican said.
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Pope John Paul spent a peaceful,  third night in hospital, but his recovery from influenza and  breathing problems is likely to be slow, Italian media reported  on Friday.
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Pope John Paul's health has  stabilized recently, so much so that the Pontiff has expressed  a desire to make at least two major trips abroad next year,  including one to Northern Ireland.