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Scientists Put Interactive Flu Tracking at Public's Fingertips
New methods of studying
avian influenza strains and
visually mapping their
movement around the world
will help scientists more
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Scientists Discover Influenza's Achilles Heel: Antioxidants
As the nation copes with a
shortage of vaccines for
H1N1 influenza, a team of
Alabama researchers have
raised hopes that they have
found an Achilles' heel for
... > full story
Those With Severe H1N1 At Risk For Pulmonary Emboli, Researchers Find
Researchers have found that
patients with severe cases
of the H1N1 virus are at
risk for developing severe
complications, including
... > full story
Earlier Flu Viruses Provided Some Immunity To Current H1N1 Influenza, Study Shows
Researchers studying the
2009 H1N1 influenza virus,
formerly referred to as
"swine flu," have identified
a group of immunologically
... > full story
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Preventing H1N1 Spread to Health Care Workers: Dilemma, Debate and Confusion
November 20, 2009 — A new article brings to light the gaps in knowledge on the transmission of the influenza virus and its impact on decisions about how best to protect health care workers. Infectious diseases ... > full story -
Asthma a Significant Risk Factor for Complications in Children With H1N1
November 19, 2009 — A new study on pediatric H1N1 influenza admissions has found that asthma is a significant risk factor for severe disease in children with pandemic H1N1 compared with the seasonal ... > full story -
Avoiding Panic in Pandemics
November 19, 2009 — Public health officials walking a tightrope between massive demand for vaccines and intense public scrutiny of side effects now have a new standard for evaluating the safety of their vaccination ... > full story -
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Could Widely Used Rapid Influenza Tests Pose a Dangerous Public Health Risk?
November 18, 2009 — Rapid influenza diagnostic tests used in doctors' offices, hospitals and medical laboratories to detect H1N1 are virtually useless and could pose a significant danger to public health, according to a ... > full story -
Previous Seasonal Flu Infections May Provide Some Level of H1N1 Immunity
November 17, 2009 — Researchers have found that previous influenza infections may provide at least some level of immunity to the H1N1 "swine" ... > full story -
Surgical Masks Vs. N95 Respirators For Preventing Influenza Among Health-Care Workers
November 11, 2009 — Surgical masks appear to be no worse than, and nearly as effective as N95 respirators in preventing influenza in health care workers, according to a new ... > full story -
People With Less Education Could Be More Susceptible To The Flu
November 11, 2009 — People who did not earn a high school diploma could be more likely to get H1N1 and the vaccine might be less effective in them compared to those who earned a diploma, new research ... > full story -
New Strategies To Combat The Flu Virus
November 10, 2009 — New anti-flu drugs could become a reality as a result of a new ... > full story -
Sneezing In Times Of A Flu Pandemic
November 9, 2009 — The swine flu (H1N1) pandemic has received extensive media coverage this year. In times of heightened health concerns, everyday behaviors like sneezing can serve as a reminder to wash our hands or ... > full story -
Most Parents, High-Priority Adults Who Tried To Get H1N1 Vaccine For Themselves And Children Unable To Get It, Poll Finds
November 7, 2009 — A new national poll has found that a majority of adults who tried to get the H1N1 vaccine for themselves or their children have been unable to do ... > full story
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