Study shows healthy people hit hard by H1N1 flu
More than half of people who died from swine flu or were admitted to hospital with it during the first wave of the H1N1 pandemic in Britain were previously healthy people with no underlying risks a study has found.
Flu fears for Messi
Argentina has played down reports Lionel Messi has the flu ahead of the World Cup clash with Germany.
Regular flu vaccine little help against new strain
The seasonal flu vaccine provides virtually no protection against the new H1N1 influenza strain, federal health researchers confirmed.
Flu hits Germans amid Klose woes
Germany have been hit with flu worries as well as concerns over the fitness of star striker Miroslav Klose ahead of Saturday’s World Cup third place play-off.
Flu hits Germans amid Klose worrries
Germany have been hit with flu worries as well as concerns over the fitness of star striker Miroslav Klose ahead of Saturday’s clash with Uruguay.
Flu hits German squad amid Klose worrries
ATTERIDGEVILLE, South Africa -Germany have been hit with flu worries as well as concerns over the fitness of star striker Miroslav Klose ahead of Saturday’s World Cup third place play-off against Uruguay, team sources said on Friday. Read more…
Swine flu warning following death of Bay of Plenty woman
Swine flu is no less infectious or harmful this flu season despite a drop in the number of reported cases
Flu hits German squad amid Klose worrries
Germany’s squad have been hit by a ‘flu virus and have worries over the fitness of star striker Miroslav Klose ahead of Saturday’s World Cup third place play-off against Uruguay.
Flu shots free to all in N.S. this winter
HALIFAX – Seasonal flu shots will be free for all Nova Scotians later this year.
N.S. to provide free flu shots to everyone in province this winter
HALIFAX – Seasonal flu shots will be free for all Nova Scotians later this year. Health Minister Maureen MacDonald says the potential exists for H1N1 to be one of the main influenza strains this coming winter.
Swine flu back – but weaker
SWINE flu, the strain of H1N1 influenza virus that caused a global pandemic last year, is back in South Australia.
Flu vaccine may be available soon
The discovery of 17 atypical anti-flu antibodies helps target flu viruses, raising hopes for the development of a flu vaccine, a research has found.
NEWS SCAN: Flu-related pneumonia, new H5N1 vaccine virus, polio drop in Nigeria, malaria news
Pneumonia signals more severe course in kids hospitalized for flu A study covering five influenza seasons showed that children hospitalized for flu treatment were more likely to need intensive care or to die if they experienced pneumonia.
Rate the state’s response to the H1N1 flu epidemic – Weblogs.baltimoresun.com
What do you think about the state’s response to the H1N1 flu epidemic last year? Was the way officials passed out vaccinations fair? Did they drop the ball? Were you happy with how fast you could get a shot? Officials at the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene want to know. They are …
Dynavax begins first human trial in universal flu vaccine program – San Francisco Business Journal
Dynavax Technologies Corp. started the first human clinical trial in its universal flu vaccine program, vaccinating subjects in late June, the company said Wednesday. Berkeley-based Dynavax (NASDAQ: DVAX) said the trial …
Flu Vaccines, pharma fraud, quack science, the CDC and WHO — all exposed by Richard … – Natural News.com
(NaturalNews) A remarkable article was published today by authors Richard Gale and Dr. Gary Null of the Progressive Radio Network ( http://www.progressiveradionetwork.com ). It may be the most shocking (and important …
China, US open Shanghai field epidemiology center, to train disease sleuths, boost prevention – Los Angeles Times
SHANGHAI (AP) — American and Shanghai health authorities opened an epidemiology center in the Chinese city Tuesday to train experts in sleuthing out ways to prevent chronic and epidemic diseases. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is helping with training and technical assistance …
Millions of H1N1 swine flu vaccine doses to be burned – Post-Crescent
The outdated vaccine, some of which expired Wednesday, will be incinerated. The amount, as much as four times the usual leftover seasonal flu vaccine, likely sets a record. And that’s not even all of it. About 30 million …
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