Flu

U.N. bird flu expert to battle N. Korea outbreaks
Mar 30 05

A top United Nations bird flu expert has flown to North Korea to help assess and contain outbreaks of the disease in poultry in… U.N. bird flu expert to battle N. Korea outbreaks   

 

Bird flu kills quail in Indonesia’s Central Java
Mar 28 05

The bird flu virus has killed thousands of quail on Indonesia’s main island of Java since February, the Agriculture Ministry said on Monday. H.R.… Bird flu kills quail in Indonesia’s Central Java   

 

Loteprednol effective for hay fever
Mar 28 05

Loteprednol etabonate nasal spray, at a dose of 400 micrograms daily, is more effective than placebo in controlling the symptoms of hay fever, or… Loteprednol effective for hay fever   

 

S. Korea ready to help North contain bird flu
Mar 28 05

South Korea can offer medicine and technology to help North Korea contain its bird flu outbreak, government officials said on Monday, and a local… S. Korea ready to help North contain bird flu   

 

Bird flu kills Cambodia man
Mar 24 05

Bird flu has killed a 28-year-old Cambodian man, officials said on Thursday as authorities in neighbouring Vietnam tested dozens of people in a village… Bird flu kills Cambodia man   

 

U.S. starts human tests of avian flu vaccine
Mar 24 05

U.S. health officials said on Wednesday they have started human tests of a vaccine against avian flu, which experts believe could kill tens of… U.S. starts human tests of avian flu vaccine   

 

Myanmar asked to check bird flu report - FAO
Mar 23 05

The United Nations food agency has asked Myanmar authorities to check a report of a possible outbreak of Asia’s deadly bird flu in the… Myanmar asked to check bird flu report - FAO   

 

New method could halve flu vaccine time - study
Mar 17 05

Using new methods to make influenza vaccines instead of the current egg-based approach could cut production time in half in case of… New method could halve flu vaccine time - study   

 

Doctors suspect bird flu killed Vietnamese man
Mar 15 05

A Vietnamese man who died over the weekend may have been killed by the bird flu virus that has claimed the lives of… Doctors suspect bird flu killed Vietnamese man   

 

Scientist attacks Britain’s bird flu preparation
Mar 14 05

A leading British scientist attacked the government on Sunday over its contingency plans to deal with a human bird flu pandemic, saying over two… Scientist attacks Britain’s bird flu preparation   

 

Bird flu clusters may signal virus change: WHO
Mar 14 05

A cluster of human bird flu cases among relatives and possibly health workers in Vietnam may show the virus is changing into a form… Bird flu clusters may signal virus change: WHO   

 

Thailand stockpiles anti-flu drugs for bird flu fight
Mar 11 05

Thailand, a country on the frontline of the war against Asia’s bird flu, is stockpiling Tamiflu and considering producing a generic version of the… Thailand stockpiles anti-flu drugs for bird flu fight   

 

Symptom-free bird flu cases pose low risk
Mar 10 05

Two elderly Vietnamese who tested positive for the bird flu virus yet remained healthy pose no significant risk to other people, a World Health… Symptom-free bird flu cases pose low risk   

 

Vietnam checks if nurse caught bird flu from patient
Mar 08 05

Vietnam’s latest bird flu case has prompted an investigation into whether a 26-year-old male nurse caught it directly from an infected patient, a top… Vietnam checks if nurse caught bird flu from patient   

 

Hanoi says first bird flu vaccine tests successful
Mar 04 05

Initial tests of a bird flu vaccine on monkeys in Vietnam have been successful, medical officials said on Friday, adding than tests in humans… Hanoi says first bird flu vaccine tests successful   

 

Flu cases rise in US, peak may be ahead: CDC
Mar 03 05

The number of Americans with influenza has jumped since January, suggesting the worst of the 2004-2005 flu season may be ahead, federal health officials… Flu cases rise in US, peak may be ahead: CDC   

 

AIDS drugs might combat bird flu
Mar 01 05

The anti-HIV drugs known as protease inhibitors may be effective against the bird flu virus, according to an Italian researcher.

The H5N1 strain of… AIDS drugs might combat bird flu   

 

Vietnam confirms 14-year-old girl has bird flu
Mar 01 05

A 35-year-old Vietnamese poultry market cleaner and a 14-year-old girl, both in the north of the country, have contracted bird flu, which has killed… Vietnam confirms 14-year-old girl has bird flu   

 

UK and U.S. look to stockpile more Roche flu drug
Feb 28 05

Britain and the United States are discussing buying extra stockpiles of antiviral drug Tamiflu to protect against a potential bird flu pandemic, Switzerland’s Roche… UK and U.S. look to stockpile more Roche flu drug   

 

Bird flu kills 47th Asian victim in Vietnam
Feb 28 05

Bird flu has killed a 69-year-old Vietnamese man, the 47th Asian victim of a virus experts fear could unleash a global influenza pandemic… Bird flu kills 47th Asian victim in Vietnam   

 

Asian countries appeal for bird flu help
Feb 25 05

Asian countries battling a bird flu virus that threatens to create a human pandemic that could kill millions need urgent help from the wealthy… Asian countries appeal for bird flu help   

 

Experts debate effectiveness of bird flu vaccines
Feb 24 05

As governments and researchers race to develop vaccines against Asia’s deadly bird flu, experts are debating their effectiveness against a versatile and resilient virus.

Experts debate effectiveness of bird flu vaccines   
 

Asian Bird flu raises risk of global flu pandemic
Feb 23 05

Scientists fear the avian flu that has killed 46 people in Asia could be the strain that will cause the next global pandemic but… Asian Bird flu raises risk of global flu pandemic   

 

Bird flu in flies no threat to animals, humans - expert
Feb 23 05

Flies can carry the bird flu virus which has killed 46 people in Asia but there is no evidence they can spread the killer… Bird flu in flies no threat to animals, humans - expert   

 

Battle against deadly bird flu far from won - U.N
Feb 22 05

Bird flu experts from around Asia were gathering in Vietnam on Tuesday to figure out how to kill off a virus one leading… Battle against deadly bird flu far from won - U.N   

 
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