flu

Google searches track flu spread

admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:18:34 -0600

Google has unveiled a new website that maps flu outbreaks by plotting the locations of flu-related search terms.

Design of system that will revolutionize control of influenza ep...

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:00:00 -0600

(Elhuyar Fundazioa) Ikerlan-IK4, Gaiker-IK4 and the Donostia hospital in representation of Bioef are taking part in a European project the goal of which is to design a portable device that will revolutionize the manner of controlling flu epidemics internationally.

New Drug Helps Fight the Flu

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:15:16 -0500

The experimental drug peramivir cut short by about one-third the number of days people were sick with the flu, Japanese researchers report.

'Vaccinate now' to beat bird flu

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:03:03 -0500

A vaccine available right now could help save lives in a future bird flu pandemic, UK scientists claim.

New study determines double flu jab needed against bird flu pand...

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

(University of Leicester) Scientists recommend stockpiling influenza vaccine.

Does the Flu Vaccine Really Protect Kids?

admin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:20:00 -0500

A new study suggests they don't, but experts say that on balance flu shots are still worth getting

Kids' Fatal Flu Often Includes MRSA

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:29:00 -0500

Children rarely die from flu, but pediatric flu deaths are increasingly also linked to other bacterial infections (such as MRSA), CDC researchers report.

Flu Shots: No So Helpful for Kids?

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:30:10 -0500

Vaccinating young children against the flu appeared to have no impact on flu-related hospitalizations or doctor visits during two recent flu seasons, a new study shows.

Jump seen in staph-linked flu deaths in kids

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:08:54 -0500

CHICAGO (AP) -- More children have died from flu because they also had staph infections, according to a new government report that urges parents to have their kids get the flu shot....

Jump seen in staph-linked flu deaths in kids

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:08:52 -0500

CHICAGO -- More children have died from flu because they also had staph infections, according to a new government report that urges parents to have their kids get the flu shot.