Infections

Chiron gets subpoena over vaccine debacle
Oct 12 04

A federal grand jury is investigating Chiron Corp.‘s failure to deliver flu vaccine for the coming flu season, the company disclosed on Tuesday.

Chiron,… Chiron gets subpoena over vaccine debacle   

 

Nigeria’s strike helps polio vaccine campaign
Oct 12 04

A general strike in Nigeria has made it easier to reach and vaccinate 35 million children in the country against polio, the World Health… Nigeria’s strike helps polio vaccine campaign   

 

UN vaccinates 7 mln Madagascans in measles drive
Oct 11 04

U.N. workers and hundreds of volunteers have vaccinated more than 7 million children in Madagascar against measles to prevent a potentially lethal outbreak on… UN vaccinates 7 mln Madagascans in measles drive   

 

S.E. Asia sets up task force to tackle bird flu
Oct 08 04

Southeast Asian nations agreed on Friday to set up a task force to coordinate the fight against a deadly bird flu that has killed… S.E. Asia sets up task force to tackle bird flu   

 

Scientists find deadly component of 1918 flu virus
Oct 07 04

Scientists who synthesised two genes from the virus that caused the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic said on Thursday they have new clues about what… Scientists find deadly component of 1918 flu virus   

 

U.S. scrambles for flu vaccines after contamination
Oct 07 04

U.S. health officials began a search for extra flu vaccines on Wednesday after one of only two major manufacturers, Chiron Corp., lost its entire… U.S. scrambles for flu vaccines after contamination   

 

Bird flu kills nine-year-old Thai girl, 31st victim
Oct 04 04

Asia’s bird flu epidemic, which experts fear could spawn a human pandemic, has claimed its 31st victim, a nine-year-old Thai girl who had contact… Bird flu kills nine-year-old Thai girl, 31st victim   

 

“Superbug” a growing problem outside hospitals
Oct 01 04

An antibiotic-resistant germ is increasingly causing skin infections and pneumonia in otherwise healthy children and adults.

That’s according to two of several reports on… “Superbug” a growing problem outside hospitals   

 

Thai leader orders campaign to wipe out bird flu
Sep 29 04

Thailand’s prime minister ordered a campaign to wipe out the bird flu virus by the end of October on Wednesday, a day after the… Thai leader orders campaign to wipe out bird flu   

 

No sign Thai bird flu transmission sustained: WHO
Sep 28 04

A Thai woman who died of bird flu possibly caught it from her daughter, but there was no indication the virus would spread more… No sign Thai bird flu transmission sustained: WHO   

 

Chiron promises US flu vaccine safe and available
Sep 28 04

This year’s U.S. flu vaccine will be safe and will be distributed on time, Chiron Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Howard Pien pledged… Chiron promises US flu vaccine safe and available   

 

Thai suspected bird flu case fans human link fear
Sep 27 04

Thailand, rattled by fears a girl passed bird flu to her mother, said Monday it has no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the deadly… Thai suspected bird flu case fans human link fear   

 

WHO hopes clean water guide helps prevent disease
Sep 21 04

The World Health Organization issued new guidelines on Tuesday on preventing contamination of drinking water supplies and resultant illnesses.

Only 50 percent of… WHO hopes clean water guide helps prevent disease   

 

Scientists advance the fight against SARS
Sep 21 04

Scientists in Hong Kong said on Tuesday they have devised a new way to identify chemicals that can counter new and dangerous viruses, such… Scientists advance the fight against SARS   

 

Thousands may have been exposed to vCJD in UK
Sep 21 04

Six thousand Britons are to be told they may have been exposed to the human form of mad cow disease through blood products, the… Thousands may have been exposed to vCJD in UK   

 

UK reports Hib resurgence despite vaccination
Sep 17 04

Rates of Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) infection in the UK have increased in recent years, despite the fact that England and Wales have… UK reports Hib resurgence despite vaccination   

 

CDC recommends full Prevnar series again for kids
Sep 16 04

The supply issues with Prevnar, a vaccine that protects kids from bacterial infections, have been resolved and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… CDC recommends full Prevnar series again for kids   

 

UK develops bird flu tests
Sep 15 04

Britain’s Health Protection Agency said on Wednesday it had developed two diagnostic tests to detect bird flu in case the outbreaks seen in poultry… UK develops bird flu tests   

 

Dutch find greater threat to humans from bird flu
Sep 14 04

Dutch scientists have determined bird flu can spread more easily among humans than was previously thought, researchers said on Tuesday.

Albert Osterhaus, a… Dutch find greater threat to humans from bird flu   

 

Common cold virus causes polio symptoms in mice
Sep 08 04

A common cold virus closely related to the virus that causes polio can produce polio symptoms in mice, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.

Common cold virus causes polio symptoms in mice   
 

Kids, watch out for Salmonella from reptiles
Sep 07 04

Despite warnings, a considerable number of young Michigan children catch Salmonella from pet reptiles, a new study shows.

Between January 2001 and June 2003,… Kids, watch out for Salmonella from reptiles   

 

Stored smallpox vaccine effective after dilution
Sep 07 04

Even when diluted, the Aventis Pasteur smallpox vaccine (APSV), which has been in frozen storage since the 1950s, yields a high rate of successful… Stored smallpox vaccine effective after dilution   

 

Vietnam says bird flu kills boy
Sep 07 04

Vietnam said on Tuesday initial tests showed a 14-month-old boy died from bird flu, but it was unclear if the child was infected with… Vietnam says bird flu kills boy   

 

West Nile fever more severe than formerly thought
Sep 06 04

West Nile fever is not simply a 3- to 6-day disease with limited symptoms, but rather a severe illness that can incapacitate people for… West Nile fever more severe than formerly thought   

 

Cats may help transmit bird flu
Sep 02 04

Domestic cats can become infected with the bird flu virus H5N1, by feeding on infected birds or by being around an infected cat, findings… Cats may help transmit bird flu   

 
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