Flu

Two die in China from bird flu strain not previously seen in humans: Xinhua
Mar 31 13

Two people in Shanghai, one of China’s largest cities, died this month after contracting a strain of avian influenza that had never been passed… Two die in China from bird flu strain not previously seen in humans: Xinhua   

 

Pain reliever shows anti-viral activity against flu
Mar 21 13

The over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug naproxen may also exhibit antiviral activity against influenza A virus, according to a team of French scientists. The finding, the… Pain reliever shows anti-viral activity against flu   

 

Predicting hotspots for future flu outbreaks
Mar 14 13

This year’s unusually long and rocky flu season would be nothing compared to the pandemic that could occur if bird flu became highly contagious… Predicting hotspots for future flu outbreaks   

 

Flu vaccine less helpful for elderly than usual this year
Feb 24 13

It turns out this year’s flu shot is doing a startlingly dismal job of protecting older people, the most vulnerable age group.

The vaccine… Flu vaccine less helpful for elderly than usual this year   

 

Flu shot in senior citizens just 9% effective against toughest strain
Feb 22 13

This year’s flu shot is doing a startlingly poor job of protecting senior citizens from the harshest strain this season, proving just 9% effective,… Flu shot in senior citizens just 9% effective against toughest strain   

 

Influenza study: Meet virus’ new enemy
Feb 22 13

Simon Fraser University virologist Masahiro Niikura and his doctoral student Nicole Bance are among an international group of scientists that has discovered a new… Influenza study: Meet virus’ new enemy   

 

FDA warns of flu protection claims by supplement sellers
Feb 17 13

U.S. health regulators have sent letters to nine Internet distributors of dietary supplements warning them against making false claims about their products’ ability to… FDA warns of flu protection claims by supplement sellers   

 

More than 40 die from flu in state, and it isn’t over
Feb 16 13

More than 40 Washington residents - including 19 in King County - have died in confirmed cases of influenza this season, according to data… More than 40 die from flu in state, and it isn’t over   

 

How Effective Is the Flu Shot?
Feb 05 13

My patients often ask me how good the flu shot is.  Sometimes they just tell me. “It’s only 62% effective, Doc.” That’s true, as… How Effective Is the Flu Shot?   

 

Flu in U.S. still widespread, but starting to ease, CDC says
Jan 22 13

Flu remains widespread in the United States and 29 children have died of complications from it, but there are signs the epidemic is easing,… Flu in U.S. still widespread, but starting to ease, CDC says   

 

Flu-conomics: The next pandemic could trigger global recession
Jan 22 13

A high body count is not the only meaningful number attached to a pandemic. The potential cost of a global outbreak of the flu… Flu-conomics: The next pandemic could trigger global recession   

 

Flu Outbreak in California
Jan 20 13

For weeks now we’ve been talking about the flu in other parts of the country, but now, the seasonal flu is finally hitting California.

Flu Outbreak in California   
 

Flu season hard on kids, elderly – and it’s still not over
Jan 18 13

Nine more children have died in the past week due to flu-associated illnesses, according to federal health officials – bringing the total number of… Flu season hard on kids, elderly – and it’s still not over   

 

Flu vaccine not linked to fetal death
Jan 17 13

Getting the flu vaccine while pregnant does not increase the odds that the fetus will die in the womb, according to a new study… Flu vaccine not linked to fetal death   

 

New York governor declares public health emergency to combat flu
Jan 13 13

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a public health emergency on Saturday, giving pharmacists permission to administer flu vaccinations to more people as officials… New York governor declares public health emergency to combat flu   

 

Flu sweeping across region, nation
Jan 10 13

The flu is sweeping across the nation earlier than normal this year, and the North Shore is not immune.

Health officials nationally are warning… Flu sweeping across region, nation   

 

Back to school means back to flu
Jan 06 13

Parents taking their children back to school Monday should be prepared for their kids to bring home something extra: the flu.

The influenza season… Back to school means back to flu   

 

Two Chinese women die from H1N1 flu in Beijing: state media
Jan 06 13

Two Chinese women have died from the H1N1 flu strain in Beijing in the past 10 days, Chinese state media said on Sunday, the… Two Chinese women die from H1N1 flu in Beijing: state media   

 

Flu activity at highest level in a decade
Dec 26 12

State and county health officials said Friday that flu activity across North Carolina is at the highest levels recorded in the past decade.

Twelve… Flu activity at highest level in a decade   

 

FDA approves Roche’s Tamiflu for infants with new flu symptoms
Dec 22 12

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday expanded the use of Tamiflu, the flu drug from Roche, to children as young as two… FDA approves Roche’s Tamiflu for infants with new flu symptoms   

 

CDC warns of early start to the flu season
Dec 10 12

The flu is arriving early this year, like an unwanted guest popping in for the holiday. And it figures to make you just about… CDC warns of early start to the flu season   

 

Flu season starts out early, deadly
Dec 04 12

The flu season is off to an early and deadly start in Wisconsin, with 26 hospitalizations and four flu-related deaths reported here already, according… Flu season starts out early, deadly   

 

Flu could be cured forever as vaccine might give life-long protection
Nov 26 12

A new flu vaccine being developed in Germany may be able to prevent the flu permanently through developing new cures more rapidly.

Researchers at… Flu could be cured forever as vaccine might give life-long protection   

 

Study tentatively links flu in pregnancy and autism
Nov 12 12

Kids whose mothers had the flu while pregnant were slightly more likely to be diagnosed with “infantile autism” before age three in a new… Study tentatively links flu in pregnancy and autism   

 

The Cost Of Getting The Flu
Oct 12 12

That coughing and wheezing you hear from the next office is a sign that it’s flu season once again. That means it’s time to… The Cost Of Getting The Flu   

 
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