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Learning from Past Flu Epidemics to Model Outbreaks as They Happen
October 9, 2012 — A new model of influenza transmission, using more detailed information about patterns and severity of infection than previous models, finds that cases and transmission rates of H1N1 during the ... > full story -
Busting Common Myths About the Flu Vaccine
October 8, 2012 — With cold and flu season upon us, many companies have geared up for what is predicted to be a busy flu season producing 150 million doses of the influenza vaccine, up 17 million from last year. Dr. ... > full story -
Onset of Flu Season Raises Concerns About Human-to-Pet Transmission
October 3, 2012 — As flu season approaches, people who get sick may not realize they can pass the flu not only to other humans, but possibly to other animals, including pets such as cats, dogs and ferrets. This ... > full story -
As Flu Season Approaches, Why Do College Students Ignore the H1N1 Vaccine?
October 1, 2012 — A risk communication study focuses on perceptions, information seeking and intent in coming to grips with a 13 percent flu vaccination rate among students sampled despite a strong CDC health outreach ... > full story -
Evolutionary Analysis Improves Ability to Predict the Spread of Flu
October 1, 2012 — New research may lead to more protective flu vaccines by helping developers more accurately predict strains most likely to strike the population in the coming ... > full story -
Flu Antibody’s 'One-Handed Grab' May Boost Effort Toward Universal Vaccine, New Therapies
September 16, 2012 — Scientists have solved the co-crystal structure of a human antibody that can neutralize influenza viruses in a unique way. The antibody recognizes the crucial structure that flu viruses use to attach ... > full story -
Majority of U.S. Schools Not Ready for Next Pandemic, Researchers Say
September 14, 2012 — A new study finds many U.S. schools are not prepared for bioterrorism attacks, outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases or ... > full storyMore: -
An Advance Toward a Flu-Fighting Nasal Spray
September 12, 2012 — In an advance toward development of a nasal spray that protects against infection with influenza and spread of the disease, scientists are reporting identification of a substance that activates the ... > full story -
Reconstructed 1918 Influenza Virus Has Yielded Key Insights, Scientists Say
September 11, 2012 — The genetic sequencing and reconstruction of the 1918 influenza virus that killed 50 million people worldwide have advanced scientists' understanding of influenza biology and yielded important ... > full story -
Novel Airborne Germ-Killing Oral Spray Effective in Fighting Colds and Flu
September 9, 2012 — A new oral antiseptic spray is effective in killing 99.9 percent of infectious airborne germs that cause colds and the ... > full story
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