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Estimating Antiviral Effectiveness Against Pandemic Influenza Using Household Data

03 December 2008

Antiviral drugs play a central role in current plans for managing an influenza pandemic. However, their ability to reduce symptoms and infectivity in cases, and to reduce susceptibility of individuals given antivirals...
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Flu Vaccine Associated With Reduced Illness, Less Impairment Of Academic Performance Among College Students

02 December 2008

College students who are vaccinated against influenza appear less likely to develop flu-like illnesses, require related health care visits or experience impairments in academic performance during flu season, according to a...
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AAAAI: Long-lasting Cold Symptoms May Be Sinusitis

01 December 2008

If your stuffy nose and headache last for more than two weeks, it may be more serious than a cold. Winter is prime season for sinusitis, as the condition most often results from the common cold...
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Flu / Cold / SARS News Articles Archive - Page 1

29 November 2008

Winter Brings Flu, Summer Brings Bacterial Infections

Arkansas Department Of Health Sets New Record For Mass Dispensing Flu Exercise

28 November 2008

Researchers Recreate SARS Virus, Open Door For Potential Defenses Against Future Strains

Oxoid Offers Range Of Tests For Influenza Virus Types A And B

Antibiotics Not The Solution For Coughs, Colds And Sore Throats - The North West London Hospitals NHS Trust Reminds Residents

State Public Health Director, Illinois, Reminds Of Cough Etiquette And Respiratory Hygiene

27 November 2008

Tamiflu In The Environment

26 November 2008

Research Shows That Cutting Calories Makes It Harder To Fight The Flu

Are You One Of The 260 Million Americans Who Needs Flu Vaccine? American College Of Physicians

23 November 2008

Minister For Health Dawn Primarolo To Give Evidence To Lords Science Committee On Risks Of Flu Pandemic, UK

20 November 2008

Adults Need Vaccines Too

Older People Should Have The Flu Jab This Winter, Warn Experts - British Medical Journal

Despite Warm Temperatures, Arizona Confirms First Flu Case Of The Season

19 November 2008

Mothers See Flu As Serious Health Threat, But Often Don't Get Their Families Vaccinated

18 November 2008

It's Not Too Late; Get Your Flu Shot Now

Cold/Flu Breakthrough Remedy Undergoes NCI-Sponsored Trial In Leukemia Patients: Canada

17 November 2008

Start Of Phase III Trial On The Anti-influenza Drug CS-8958

13 November 2008

Scandinavian Clinical Nutrition: Positive Study Results For New Patented Natural Antiviral Substance

Design Of System That Will Revolutionise Control Of Influenza Epidemics

12 November 2008

Molecule That Stops SARS Invented By Purdue Researcher

APhA Encourages Americans To Get Vaccinated Against The Flu

Risk Of Blood Clots Forming In Veins May Be Reduced By Flu Shots

Records Of 1918 Spanish Flu Could Hold The Key To Solving Future Pandemics

Consumer Reports Survey: Nearly Half Of Adults Won't Get Flu Vaccine, Citing Poor Excuses Like 'I Don't Get Sick'

Google Tracks US Flu Trends

10 November 2008

Increased Incidence Of 'Superbugs' In Canadian Hospitals: Experts Call For Continued Investment In Infection Control Resources, Programs

07 November 2008

GSK Major Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Efficacy Trial To Assess Superior Protection For Those At Risk Of Influenza

06 November 2008

Delaware's First Confirmed Influenza Case For 2008-2009

Flu Shots Available At Special One-Day Clinics Statewide, Askansas

Avian Flu Virus Freed From Immune Recognition By Protein 'Tubules'

05 November 2008

Joint Commission Monograph To Offer Promising Strategies For Immunizing Health Care Personnel-Health Care Organizations Encouraged To Submit Practices

Lag In Flu Vaccination Rates For At-Risk Adolescents

04 November 2008

Phase I/ IIa Dose-Optimization Clinical Study Of VaxiSomeTM-Adjuvanted Influenza Vaccine Starts, NasVax

03 November 2008

Flu Shot Protects Kids - Even During Years With A Bad Vaccine Match

01 November 2008

Parental Alert: New Flu Recommendations Take Effect This Season

Passing Cold Or Full Blown Flu?

31 October 2008

Survey Looks At Black Parents' Knowledge Of Meningitis Risks

30 October 2008

New Guidelines Suggest Flu Shots For All Children Vaccinate Now For Best Protection, Virginia Dept Of Health

29 October 2008

Numerous Deaths Could Be Prevented And Costs Reduced By Pneumococcal Vaccine During Flu Pandemic

Rockeby Biomed Awarded 750,000 Dolars Of Grants By Singapore Government For Influenza And Bird Flu Research, Singapore

Disinfection Matters: Household Surfaces Key To Colds

BioCryst Reports Positive Results From A Phase 2 Study Of Intravenous Peramivir For Outpatient Influenza

75 Million Missed Work Days Expected This Flu Season

28 October 2008

Spread Of Flu-Like Symptoms Halved By Masks, Hand Washing

Nanoemulsion-Based Intranasal Influenza Vaccine Adjuvant Triggers Robust Immunity Using Significantly Less Antigen

VaxInnate's Universal Flu Vaccine Candidate Shown Safe And Immunogenic In Phase I Clinical Study

Flu Vaccination Investigated In PLoS Medicine

27 October 2008

High Flu Vaccine Dose Boosts Immune Response In Elderly

High-Dose Influenza Vaccine Shows Increased Immune Response Among Adults 65 Years Of Age And Older

Newborns Offered Important Flu Protection By Vaccinating Family Members

Immune Response Boosted In Elderly By High Dose Of Flu Vaccine

Abstracts On RSV And Influenza Presented By MedImmune At 48th Annual ICAAC/46th Annual IDSA Meeting

24 October 2008

Connecticut Public Health Department Urges Residents To Get A Flu Shot

Cold Virus Found To Manipulate Genes

21 October 2008

Stop Flu At School Vaccination Clinics Begin, Hawaii

Google.org Battles Bugs & Viruses - Announces More Than $14 Million In Grants To Partners Working To Predict And Prevent The Next Pandemic

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