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Why H1N1 Flu Spreads Inefficiently
Scientists have found a
genetic explanation for why
the new H1N1 "swine flu"
virus has spread from person
to person less effectively
than other flu viruses. But
researchers say the new
... > full story
Flu Dynasty: Influenza Virus In 1918 And Today
The influenza virus that
wreaked havoc in 1918-1919
founded a viral dynasty that
persists to this day,
according to scientists.
They argue that we have
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Swine Flu Origins Revealed
A new analysis of the
current swine-origin H1N1
influenza A virus suggests
that transmission to humans
occurred several months
before recognition of the
existing outbreak. ... > full story
Swine Flu Update: WHO Declares Pandemic In Response To Ongoing Global Spread Of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
On June 11, 2009, the World
Health Organization (WHO)
raised the worldwide
pandemic alert level to
Phase 6 in response to the
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First Wave Of Swine Flu Hit Young People Harder Than Expected
June 29, 2009 — A mathematical epidemiologist is researching the A(H1N1) influenza pandemic strain circulating around the world. The new study's findings reveal an age shift in the proportion of cases toward a ... > full story -
Researchers Describe The 90-year Evolution Of Swine Flu
June 29, 2009 — The current H1N1 swine flu strain has genetic roots in an illness that sickened pigs at the 1918 Cedar Rapids Swine Show in Iowa, report experts. Their paper describes H1N1's nearly century-long and ... > full story -
Could Older Population Have Enough Exposure To Past H1N1 Flu Strains To Avoid Infection?
June 25, 2009 — The outbreak of H1N1 in 1977 may have an impact on this pandemic. In the late 1970s, an influenza H1N1 appeared in humans. It had a pandemic-like spread that began in younger aged ... > full story -
Preventing Spread Of Infectious Diseases Is Everyone's Responsibility, Report Stresses
June 22, 2009 — According to a new report, we must all share responsibility for preventing the spread of diseases such as swine flu, SARS, avian influenza, diarrheal and skin diseases, and even the common ... > full story -
Newly Discovered Interferon Response May Offer Early Control Of H5N1 Influenza Virus
June 21, 2009 — Researchers suggest that the cell-signaling protein, interferon type 1, reduced H5N1 influenza virus replication in mice and may offer some degree of protection in the early stages of ... > full story -
New Vaccination Strategy May Protect Against Both Lethal 1918 And H5N1 Influenza Viruses
June 20, 2009 — A new study suggests that vaccination with 1918 H1N1 influenza virus-like particles not only protected mice and ferrets against the lethal 1918 influenza virus, but also displayed cross-reactive ... > full story -
Vaccinating Children May Be Effective At Helping Control Spread Of Influenza
June 19, 2009 — Targeting children may be an effective use of limited supplies of flu vaccine, according to new research. The study suggests that, used to support other control measures, this could help control the ... > full story -
Pregnant Women At High Risk Of Complications From H1N1 Influenza
June 18, 2009 — With the H1N1 flu outbreak now elevated to pandemic level, scientists reports that oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) are relatively safe drugs for use in pregnant and breast-feeding ... > full story -
UK Tops The List Of 213 Countries At Extreme Risk To The Spread Of Swine Flu
June 17, 2009 — A Warwick Business School professor and one of the founders of global risks specialist, Maplecroft, has released maps and indices revealing the countries most at risk from an influenza pandemic. The ... > full story -
Vast Majority Won’t Have Access To Antivirals In Pandemic, But Generic Drugs Could Help Prevent Deaths
June 15, 2009 — Almost 90 percent of the world's population will not have timely access to affordable supplies of vaccines and antiviral agents in the current influenza pandemic. But it is possible that inexpensive ... > full story
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