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Influenza Curbs Part of Immune System and Abets Bacterial Infections
November 15, 2012 — When infected with influenza, the body becomes an easy target for bacteria. The flu virus compromises the capacity of the host's immune system to effectively fight off bacteria. Now immunologists ... > full story -
Did Wild Birds Cause the 2010 Deadly West Nile Virus Outbreak in Greece?
November 12, 2012 — In 2010, 35 people in Greece died from a West Nile virus (WNV) outbreak, with a further 262 laboratory-confirmed human cases. A new article examines whether wild or migratory birds could have been ... > full story -
More Than a Quarter of St. Louis EMTs Don’t Get Flu Vaccines
November 5, 2012 — More than 25 percent of St. Louis area EMTs do not get vaccinated against the flu, new research ... > full story -
Young Birds Can Get 'Drunk' on Fermented Berries: Effects Similar to Those for People, Only Drunk Birds Have Much Further to Fall
November 2, 2012 — Young birds can get "drunk" on fermented berries and exhibit all the symptoms familiar to people who overindulge, indicates a small ... > full story -
Mandatory Flu Vaccine for Health Care Workers to Protect Patients
October 29, 2012 — All health care workers in health care institutions should be vaccinated with the annual influenza vaccine to protect patients, argues an ... > full story -
Influenza Vaccine May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease and Death: Flu Shot May Reduce Risk of Major Cardiac Event by 50 Percent
October 28, 2012 — The influenza vaccine could be an important treatment for maintaining heart health and warding off cardiovascular events like strokes and heart ... > full story -
Pigs May Look Healthy but Can Test Positive for Flu at Fairs
October 24, 2012 — More than 80 percent of pigs that tested positive for influenza A virus at Ohio county fairs between 2009 and 2011 showed no signs of illness in a new study. A second study showed a 99+ percent ... > full story -
Important Flu Recommendations for High-Risk Populations
October 24, 2012 — While it is important to get vaccinated against the flu virus as early as possible, it is never too late to reap the benefits of this vaccine. According to The Centers for Disease Control and ... > full story -
Next Generation Vaccines: Eliminating the Use of Needles
October 23, 2012 — Scientists have developed a pioneering new method of oral vaccination which could help boost immunity to tuberculosis (TB) and influenza, as well as prevent C. difficile for which there is currently ... > full story -
Pediatric Studies Show the Flu's Deadly Danger, the Benefits of School Vaccinations
October 19, 2012 — New data shows the fatal risk that influenza poses even for children without underlying health conditions and the effectiveness of school-based vaccination programs in protecting student populations. ... > full story
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