Flu News Blog

Drug-resistant flu rising, says WHO - Mister-info.com
Tamiflu is currently the recommended treatment for humans infected with bird flu, and governments worldwide have been stockpiling the drug in case of a flu pandemic. The drug resistance appears to be limited to the H1N1 variant which causes seasonal

Watch for suspicious viruses, WHO urges - South China Morning Post
The World Health Organisation yesterday warned countries to be alert to the possibility that many different viruses could spark the next flu pandemic, after a baby girl in Hong Kong was confirmed to be suffering from H9N2 bird flu. Keiji Fukuda, the

New bird flu cases prompt pandemic concerns - Cleveland Plain Dealer Blog
Just when you thought you could scratch bird flu off your list of things to worry about in 2009, the deadly H5N1 virus has resurfaced in poultry in Hong Kong for the first time in six years, reinforcing warnings that the threat of a human pandemic

Bird flu re-emerges in China, Vietnam - Gulf Times
BEIJING: Bird flu re-emerged as a threat in Asia yesterday when China reported the disease killed a woman in Beijing and neighbouring Vietnam said a girl had contracted the virus. The cases are the first involving humans in the two countries in

Threat Of Avian Flu Pandemic Still Present - Redorbit.com
The deadly H5N1 virus, known as bird flu, has resurfaced in poultry in Hong Kong for the first time in six years, reawakening fears of possible threats to human health. In December, two years after cases of the virus peaked, reports of a resurgence

Researchers unlock secret of 1918 flu pandemic - RTE Online
Researchers have found out what made the 1918 flu pandemic so deadly - a group of three genes that lets the virus invade the lungs and cause pneumonia. Scientists working in the US and Japan mixed samples of the 1918 influenza strain with modern

of 1918 flu pandemic - Lucianne.com
WASHINGTON – Researchers have found out what made the 1918 flu pandemic so deadly — a group of three genes that lets the virus invade the lungs and cause pneumonia. They mixed samples of the 1918 influenza strain with modern seasonal flu viruses

Drugmakers See Healthy Profits on Flu Pandemic Watch - Seekingalpha.com
Reuter’s reports today, Tuesday, that researchers have figured out how the 1918 flu epidemic turned in to a pandemic that killed millions worldwide. It appears a combination of flu strains mutated together to become a virulent killer. The article

Researchers unlock secrets of 1918 flu pandemic - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers have found out what made the 1918 flu pandemic so deadly — a group of three genes that lets the virus invade the lungs and cause pneumonia. They mixed samples of the 1918 influenza strain with modern seasonal flu

New cases of avian flu pop up in Asia - Wichita Eagle
The deadly H5N1 virus, bird flu, has resurfaced in poultry in Hong Kong for the first time in six years, reinforcing warnings that the threat of a human pandemic still exists. During December, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam and mainland China also

Drug-Resistant Influenza Strain - Eflux Media
Doctors in Norway discovered that there is a drug-resistant influenza strain which might be linked with patients who suffer more severe flu symptoms. The strain has spread all around the world this year and, as the doctors say, it needs further study

Flu shots are the best protection from influenza - Atlanticville
It’s cold and flu season again — with the emphasis on flu or “influenza” as it’s formally called. The flu is much more serious than the common cold and can often result in serious health complications, and sometimes death. For those in the “high

Cracking the 1918 influenza pandemic - MSNBC
WASHINGTON - Researchers have found out what made the 1918 flu pandemic so deadly — a group of three genes that lets the virus invade the lungs and cause pneumonia. They mixed samples of the 1918 influenza strain with modern seasonal flu viruses to

Hong Kong Investigatesa Influenza A H9N2 Case - eMaxHealth.com
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Hong Kong Department of Health is investigating a case of influenza A (H9N2) infection, a mild form of avian influenza, involving a two–month-old girl. The Controller of CHP, Dr Thomas Tsang said the

Nagaland free from bird flu - Hindustan Times
Home reared poultry has been declared safe for consumption in Nagaland after an investigation by the Nagaland Veterinary and Animal Husbandry department confirmed that there was no case of bird flu in the state. Officials from the department

Special team of doctors in Manipur to prevent spread of bird flu - Newstrack India
Imphal, Dec 31 (ANI): Authorities in Manipur have deployed a special team of doctors to prevent the spread of avian flu from neighboring states.With the outbreak of bird flu in Assam recently, efforts have been intensified to spread awareness about

Bird flu hits Darjeeling - Thaindian.com
Siliguri (West Bengal), Jan 3 (IANS) Bird flu has hit West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, prompting the administration Saturday to order culling of 60,000 poultry over three days from Sunday. Alarmed at the death of 80 poultry at Pubang in Takhdra

Bird flu in Darjeeling, culling ordered - Newstrack India
Siliguri (West Bengal), Jan 3 (IANS) Bird flu has been detected in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, prompting the administration Saturday to order culling of 60,000 poultry over three days starting Sunday. Alarmed at the death of 80 poultry at

Indonesia: Eight persons suspected to have bird flu - Mister-info.com
JAKARTA, 13 mars — Eight people from the same village in the Indonesian province of Lampung, including two babies and two teenagers, were hospitalized for having developed symptoms of avian flu, reported Thursday the Indonesian agency Antara. After

West Palm Beach personal injury lawyers - Gary Roberts-educates who - Caymanmama.com
West Palm Beach personal injury attorney Gary Roberts, a trial lawyer educates on flu vaccine. CDC alerts certain patients should not be vaccinated. December 30, 2008, West Palm Beach, FL (CaymanMama.com)–South Florida doctor injury lawyer, Gary

Preventative Medicine - Chicago Tribune
The winter party season has come and gone, but there’s good news for those still shaking off the holiday hangover. Another study has arrived touting the healthful effects of an ingredient found in red wine. So pass the glasses, right? Well, yes and

More county residents opting for flu vaccine - HometownAnnapolis.com
An increasing number of Anne Arundel County residents are opting for flu vaccinations this year, despite a national survey indicating a decline, local health officials said. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases surveyed 4,000 people and

Baxter Receives EMEA Positive Opinion For CELVAPAN, The First Cell - Medical News Today
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has issued a positive opinion for the marketing authorization of CELVAPAN, the first cell

It’s Not Too Late For Flu Vaccine - KAAL-TV
(ABC 6 NEWS) — As many are gathering with friends and families for the holidays, Health Officials are sending out a very important reminder – to get your flu shot if you haven’t done so already. That’s because trends have shown that the flu will

Flu, Deep Throat and Mackey - Austin American-Statesman
Re: Dec. 20 article “The flu season’s most common bug resistant to leading vaccine.” As a nurse, I am concerned about a potentially dangerous mistake made in the headline. The most common “bug” is resistant to the antiviral drug Tamiflu. The article