Flu

Novel Barrier Gauze May Provide Additional Safeguards Against Influenza Viruses including H1N1

An independent lab report demonstrated that BIOGUARD™ barrier gauze dressings exhibit greater than 99.9% inactivation rates against swine flu virus after exposure for…    

Tamiflu-resistant flu not spreading more widely-WHO

Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 viruses have not spread to hospital staff or beyond despite spreading among two clusters of patients in Britain and the United States…    

Closing schools could cut flu transmission by fifth

Closing schools could cut the transmission of H1N1 pandemic flu by a fifth but the negative macroeconomic impact of closures must be balanced against…    

US sees rise in secondary infections after flu

U.S. health officials said on Wednesday they are seeing a worrying pattern of serious bacterial infections in swine flu patients, mostly among younger adults…    

Flu levels off in parts of Canada, officials say

The H1N1 flu pandemic has hit a plateau in parts of Canada, but the overall numbers of hospitalizations and deaths continue to increase, health…    

China expert warns of pandemic flu mutation

China must be alert to any mutation or changes in the behavior of the H1N1 swine flu virus because the far deadlier H5N1 bird…    

Don’t kiss Santa, he may have the flu

Santa Claus should avoid kissing children and shaking their hands to prevent spreading the flu and should get vaccinated against the illness, Hungary’s state…    

China vows to punish H1N1 death cover-ups

China has promised severe punishment for officials caught concealing deaths from H1N1 swine flu after a medical expert said suspect cases may have been…    

Got the Flu? You Might Pass It on to Your Pet

Pet owners who contract H1N1 flu may pass the disease along to their pets, especially if the pet is a cat or ferret.…    

New research helps explain why bird flu has not caused a pandemic

Bird flu viruses would have to make at least two simultaneous genetic mutations before they could be transmitted readily from human to human, according…    

Experts to Answer H1N1 Questions During Live Facebook Chat

People who have questions about the H1N1 flu can get answers from infectious disease experts at Rush University Medical Center during a one-hour, live…    

Flu infections starting to peak in some areas: WHO

Flu infections may be peaking in some parts of the northern hemisphere, but are still spreading fast in others, the World Health Organization said…    

When moms get flu shot, babies benefit too: study

When pregnant women get vaccinated against flu, their babies are bigger, healthier and less likely to be premature, researchers reported on Thursday.

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WHO experts say flu vaccines safe, one dose needed

Only one dose of vaccine is needed for protection against pandemic H1N1 flu and the jabs have so far proved to be safe,…    

Older Patients with Dementia at Increased Risk for Flu Mortality

An epidemiological study on pneumonia and influenza (P&I) in adults age 65 and over reports that patients with dementia are diagnosed with flu less…    

Regular exercise may help battle the flu

Regular exercise may help reduce the misery of the flu by boosting the immune system’s response to the virus, a study in mice…    

H1N1 flu causes unusual damage to lungs

The new pandemic H1N1 flu may cause blood clots and other unusual damage in the lungs and doctors need to be on the lookout,…    

Asthma Is Most Prevalent Underlying Illness Among Most Serious H1N1 Cases

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) view updated statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with concern -…    

Survey Reveals Hospital Workers Concerned About Flu Vaccines

Hospital workers are asking the same questions about the safety and necessity of flu vaccines as the general public, according to a survey…    

Critical illness from 2009 H1N1 in Mexico associated with high fatality rate

Critical illness from 2009 influenza A(H1N1) in Mexico occurred among young patients, was associated with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome and shock, and had…    

H1N1 critical illness can occur rapidly; predominantly affects young patients

Critical illness among Canadian patients with 2009 influenza A(H1N1) occurred rapidly after hospital admission, often in young adults, and was associated with severely low…    

How do you know you have the flu?

Vaccination programs against H1N1 swine flu are under way in the United States, China and Australia and will begin soon in parts of Europe.…    

Britain to start swine flu vaccinations this month

Britain will start a mass vaccination programme against the deadly H1N1 swine flu before the end of the month and hospital patients will…    

Protect Children First with H1N1 Flu Vaccine, Says National Pediatric Disease Expert

The optimal way to control swine flu, the new H1N1 virus that emerged as a global threat in 2009, is to vaccinate children…    

Most would refuse emergency use H1N1 vaccine or additive

A majority of Americans would not take an H1N1 flu vaccine or drug additive authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration,…