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Drive-thru flu clinic. The Halifax County Health Department is offering a drive-thru flu clinic from 9 a.m. until noon, on Friday, Nov. 14, at Kirkwood Adams Community Center. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Appointment Book Nov 17, 2008
Vaccinations Flu and pneumonia vaccinations provided by Erie Center on Heath. - Today, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Frontier Pharmacy, 1201 W. Sisth St; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 5 p.m., Erie Center on Health and Aging, 406 Peach St.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon, Quality Markets, 712 W. 38th St.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 5 p.m., Erie Center on Health and Aging, 406 Peach St.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Frontier Pharmacy, 1201 W. Sixth St.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 5 p.m.,... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Is America losing fight against Diabetes? Nov 17, 2008
"At least once a week if you're stable, and up to several times a day if it fluctuates." ... People with diabetes often have weakened immune systems and are at greater risk for flu-related complications ... An annual flu vaccine can reduce your risk of getting influenza, and a pneumonia shot every five years can decrease your risk of developing that life-threatening illness. (Erie Times-News, PA)
HAND WASHING: So simple, so important Nov 17, 2008
Yet while Global Handwashing Day has passed, the one thing that hasn't passed is the cold and flu season ... Flu, of course, mainly spreads from person-to-person ... The spread of flu can be prevented not just by getting vaccinated, but by frequent handwashing, according to the CDC.. (Florida Times-Union)
Through website, patients creating own drug studies Nov 16, 2008
Search giant Google recently unveiled Google Flu Trends, a service that uses people's search terms as a way of predicting flu prevalence in different regions. Flu-related searches may spike before doctors report flu numbers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... During the last flu season, Google shared the information with the CDC and was able to predict flu levels one to two weeks faster than published reports. (Boston Globe)
The Young Pro Nov 16, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Holidays with diabetes: More fun, less stress Nov 16, 2008
The cold and flu season shifts into high gear just as holiday parties and cookie exchanges become part of the daily foodscape. Just as our bodies begin to crave more nutrients and better overall nutrition, we begin to overload ourselves with sugar and fat. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
In Our View: Time for your annual flu shot Nov 16, 2008
Not far behind will be the annual flu season. The flu is nothing to take lightly, particularly if you have health conditions that affect your lungs or your immune system ... Children and the elderly also are at greater risk of getting the flu. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Hawks extend streak to four straight wins Nov 16, 2008
The Flames skated with several flu-stricken players in their third game in four nights ... We have some guys with the flu, but we don t want to use that as an excuse, Calgary coach Mike Keenan said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Family's Personal Tragedy Helps Others Learn the Importance of Flu Prevention Nov 16, 2008
(ARA) - Getting the flu can have serious consequences, especially for children. Every year, children in the United States get extremely ill and some die from influenza ("the flu") and its complications ... Richard Kanowitz knows this all too well -- he and his wife Alissa lost their 4-year-old daughter, Amanda, to the flu four years ago. (Pekin Times, IL)
Stem Cell Research Nov 16, 2008
Eight long gruesome years of dictatorial rule by George Bush will end in about 10 weeks. The long nightmare is about to end. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
* World News Quick Take Nov 16, 2008
Officials have temporarily frozen the importation of chickens from Thailand because of fears over bird flu cases in its Southeast Asian neighbor, a newspaper reported yesterday ... On Thursday, Thailand confirmed its second bird flu case in a week, saying the virus had been detected in a rural district north of Bangkok. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Summer traffic up for Google, down for Microsoft Nov 16, 2008
The Electronic Privacy Information Center and Patient Privacy Rights worry that Google Flu Trends may be privacy-invasive and urge Google CEO Eric Schmidt to reveal more information. Gaming and Culture. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Cold contact - Studies find germs persist on handles, remotes, switches and toys Nov 16, 2008
in January 2007 as part of a study on preventing the spread of flu ... three times during last year s cold and flu season ... About 1,000 students who live in dorms tested these measures for six weeks during the 2006-07 flu season. (Missoulian, MT)
Google search engine flags flu activity in U.S. Nov 16, 2008
Reuters Google launched a new tool on Tuesday that will help U.S. federal health experts track the annual flu. WASHINGTON (Reuters) Search engine giant Google launched a new tool on Tuesday that will help U.S. federal health experts track the annual flu epidemic ... Google Flu Trends uses search terms that people put into the Web-based search engine to figure out where influenza is heating up, and notify the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in real time. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Brookline co-sponsoring regional flu clinic Nov 16, 2008
Five local health departments are working together to hold a regional flu clinic in November to promote vaccination against influenza and exercise emergency plans ... Flu, also known as influenza, is a seasonal illness caused by a virus ... Each year, 36,000 people in the United States die from flu-related illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Brookline TAB, MA)
• For some women, pregnancy is a grave struggle Nov 16, 2008
Before intravenous fluid treatment became available, it was not uncommon for women to die from hyperemesis ... When there was nothing left to regurgitate, I threw up gastric fluid, tinged with blood from my inflamed stomach ... One day in January, Archie came home and found me so wobbly that he rushed me to the emergency room, where my fluids were restored intravenously. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Protestors Rise Against Prop. 8 Nov 16, 2008
Right now, in the United States, we have not been doing a great job of making sure that marriage is the commitment between two people that we believe it should be," said Neil Houghton, protestor. The protest in Rochester is one of several taking place across the country in a nation-wide effort to protest the passage of the new law. Other states also passed similar measures on Election Day. jme/rv Print Friendly Version Gates Chili took on Orchard Park and Leroy faced off against the Oaktan... (R News)
Area clinics to offer flu vaccine Nov 16, 2008
Posted: Monday, November 3, 2008 5:01 PM CST The Calaveras County Public Health Department will host a series of flu clinics this winter at various locations throughout the county ... Flu Mist is available for healthy children and adults 2 to 49 years old ... For clinic schedules and flu-prevention tips, visit. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
New mobile mammography unit takes screenings to where women work Nov 16, 2008 4 students advocate care for all Nov 16, 2008 Elderly Brace For Jump In Drug Costs Nov 15, 2008 Endeavour Blasts Off Into Night Sky Nov 15, 2008 New marker recalls first Colonial mint Nov 15, 2008 The Young Pro Nov 15, 2008 Holidays with diabetes: More fun, less stress Nov 15, 2008 Parker Adventist Hospital Offers Community Flu Shot Clinics Nov 15, 2008 In Our View: Time for your annual flu shot Nov 15, 2008 Hawks extend streak to four straight wins Nov 15, 2008 Heelan bows out of state tourney Nov 15, 2008 Not too late for flu shots Nov 15, 2008 Track Influenza Trends Online Nov 15, 2008 Is MRSA at the Meat Counter? Nov 15, 2008 Moms decry child-care aid cuts Nov 15, 2008 Media's performance during campaign was inadequate Nov 15, 2008 Health & Fitness Snapshots Nov 15, 2008 Stem Cell Research Nov 15, 2008 CVS in Westford opens walk-in clinic Nov 15, 2008 Health Board sponsors flu clinics Nov 15, 2008 Free flu shots offered in Madison Nov 15, 2008 South DeKalb health care center to open Saturday Nov 15, 2008 Flu clinics on tap at Emerson Nov 15, 2008 Flu season needs to be taken serious by all Arkansans Nov 15, 2008 Free weekend funJob making you sick? Nov 15, 2008 Msia bans Thai chicken imports after bird flu in Sokhotai Nov 15, 2008 Dogs win opener Nov 15, 2008 Google Uses Searches To Track Flu Nov 15, 2008 Airport test to stop arrival of Sars and flu 'pointless' Nov 15, 2008 Sars patients can provide therapy Nov 15, 2008 With Credit Tight, U.S. Gives Small Business a Hand Nov 15, 2008 Area clinics to offer flu vaccine Nov 15, 2008 Urgent care’ site will open in N. Albany Nov 15, 2008 Healthful Hints: A little shot can spare big misery Nov 15, 2008 Adversity changes priorities Nov 15, 2008 Confronting the Racial Barriers Between Doctors and Patients Nov 15, 2008 Council on Aging from the Nov. 13 edition Nov 15, 2008 In the Valley in November Nov 15, 2008 Elderly in homes at risk of flu Nov 15, 2008 Marrow Transplant May Have Cured AIDS Nov 14, 2008 The Young Pro Nov 14, 2008 Holidays with diabetes: More fun, less stress Nov 14, 2008 Woman killed by Klan Nov 14, 2008 In Our View: Time for your annual flu shot Nov 14, 2008 Hawks extend streak to four straight wins Nov 14, 2008 Council on Aging Events Nov 14, 2008 Health & Fitness Snapshots Nov 14, 2008 UW students concerned about norovirus spread Nov 14, 2008 New Houston RediClinic largest of its kind Nov 14, 2008 Google tool could help detect flu outbreaks Nov 14, 2008 Decisions, Decisions: Feedback Influences Decision Making Nov 14, 2008 Don't let flu season catch you off guard Nov 14, 2008 That Palin hoax Nov 14, 2008 2 more cold pills found in Smarties Nov 14, 2008 SLO County vaccination drill a shot in the arm Nov 14, 2008 Cold contact - Studies find germs persist on handles, remotes, switches and toys Nov 14, 2008 UGA tips off without freshman Thompkins Nov 14, 2008 Middle school science adventures Nov 14, 2008 Airport test to stop arrival of Sars and flu 'pointless' Nov 14, 2008 Sars patients can provide therapy Nov 14, 2008 Men hoopsters feature seven newcomers Nov 14, 2008 Area clinics to offer flu vaccine Nov 14, 2008 Fight the Flu and Keep Kids Healthy Nov 14, 2008 Indonesia To Test 17 For Bird Flu In Sulawesi Nov 14, 2008 17 in hospital with suspected bird flu Nov 14, 2008
It has provided physical examinations, hearing and vision tests, flu shots and dental screening in the past. ORC, which provides work for people with disabilities, also has an employee wellness center. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Malaysia bans import of Thai chickens - paper Nov 16, 2008
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia has temporarily frozen the importation of chickens from Thailand because of fears over bird flu cases in its Southeast Asian neighbour, a Malaysian newspaper reported on Saturday ... On Thursday, Thailand confirmed its second bird flu case in a week, saying the virus had been detected in a rural district north of Bangkok. (Reuters India)
The students held a health fair at the shelter Saturday where people could get free flu shots, HIV tests and blood pressure checks. About 75 people showed up. (Florida Times-Union)
(1:20)People who want to avoid crowded doctor's offices in Maumee, Ohio can now get a flu shot with the ease of ordering fast food. WTOL's Dick Berry reports. (CBS News)
(1:40)Google is tracking the searches of its users in an effort to locate where flu season is most prevalent. Mark Strassmann reports. (CBS News)
At least 71 children at Wakefield Elementary School fell ill this week with norovirus, which can cause stomach flu and can be caught through contact with infected people or by touching or ingesting contaminated items. Symptoms usually subside within a couple days, though in some cases treatment for dehydration is needed. (Boston Globe)
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The cold and flu season shifts into high gear just as holiday parties and cookie exchanges become part of the daily foodscape. Just as our bodies begin to crave more nutrients and better overall nutrition, we begin to overload ourselves with sugar and fat. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
DENVER, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker Adventist Hospital is committed to keeping our community healthy and is once again offering community flu shot clinics to help reduce the spread of flu. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (), an annual flu shot is the best way to reduce your chances for getting the flu ... Studies show that more than 200,000 people are hospitalized each year from flu complications and some 36,000 cases result in death. (PR Newswire)
Not far behind will be the annual flu season. The flu is nothing to take lightly, particularly if you have health conditions that affect your lungs or your immune system ... Children and the elderly also are at greater risk of getting the flu. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
The Flames skated with several flu-stricken players in their third game in four nights ... We have some guys with the flu, but we don t want to use that as an excuse, Calgary coach Mike Keenan said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
And, it was even more unfortunate when you factored in the health of Slight's team, which came into the match with its top three attackers all battling either food poisoning or the flu. A third consecutive trip to the finals was well within reach on so many occasions, each time slipping through Heelan's grasp. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The Alabama Department of Public Health encourages the public to get their flu shots. Contact your local health care provider or county health department to ask about influenza vaccination ... "An ample supply of influenza vaccine remains available this season," said Dr. Donald Williamson, state health officer. (WSJA.com, AL)
Free Internet Resources Help Track Flu Illnesses. Computer users can track American influenza trends with a variety of online tools, including Google Flu Trends, FluStar, FluWatch and FluView ... Colder weather often means the beginning of cold and flu season. (Suite101.com)
Antibiotics in livestock and water compound the problem caused because colds, flu and other viral infections have been unnecessarily treated by antibiotics. Safe Food Handling. (Suite101.com)
This year for the first time doctors are recommending that healthy children ages 5 to 18 get a flu shot. Patsy Stinchfield, a nurse practitioner who heads the infectious disease program at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, will join MinnMoms on Monday, November 17 at 1 p.m. to explain why older kids were added to the national recommendations and to answer your questions about influenza and flu vaccines. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Unfortunately, the mainstream media seem more influenced by the Internet than vice versa ... Don't let flu season catch you off guard. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
As was once said about 'Astrology'whether or not you beleive the starts and planets influence your lives, you can't escape the fact that you life IS influence by those who DO beleive it ... I find it interesting that no matter where in the world you go, you cannot cure a virus, cannot cure the flu, cannot cure AIDS, and cannot cure cancer. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Common vaccinations such as influenza, tetanus, Hepatitis A & B and pneumonia are also provided for adults ages 18 and older. Flu vaccines will be offered for patients 24 months and older. (Westford Eagle, MA)
The Westford Board of Health will sponsor free flu/pneumonia/Tetanus clinics on the dates, times and locations listed below ... People with known allergies to eggs and gelatin should not receive the flu shot ... New recommendations -- the flu vaccine is recommended for the following groups of people. (Westford Eagle, MA)
A free flu shot clinic will be held at the Madison City Council Chamber Nov. 18 from 9 a.m.- noon. The clinic is open to everyone; seniors are asked to bring their Medicare card. (Madison County Record, AL)
Participants can also register for free flu vaccines at the center on Nov. 21 and 22 ... Don't let flu season catch you off guard. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Emerson Hospital has announced the following free flu clinics for seniors. Concord residents 65 years of age or older will be eligible to receive free influenza immunizations on Monday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harvey Wheeler building ... Emerson Hospital is also sponsoring a public flu clinic on Monday, Nov. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Concord Elks, 221 Baker Ave. This clinic is open to the public and for people age 18 and up. (Concord Journal, MA)
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reminds you that the best way to protect yourself and your family against the flu is to get vaccinated ... The flu is a sickness that infects the nose, throat and lungs and is caused by the influenza virus ... Each year in the United States, on average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications and 36,000 people die from flu. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
I ve been sick (stomach flu then cold then pink eye) for almost a month straight now ... during cold and flu season is pretty bad ... God help us if bird flu gets started. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Msia bans Thai chicken imports after bird flu in Sokhotai ... Msia bans Thai chicken imports after bird flu in Sokhotai ... BACHOK: Malaysia has banned the import of chicken from Thailand following an outbreak of the bird flu in Sokhotai. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
But the Bulldogs (1-0) shot 43 percent from the field, and that was after a flurry of dunks toward the end of the game improved that figure ... Don't let flu season catch you off guard. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Flu' Searches Closely Mirror Actual Influenza Cases, CDC Says ... Just in time for flu season, Google has launched -- a Web site that uses flu-related searches to track influenza outbreaks ... Google tracks where flu queries are made and can update the data daily for the new Web site, which shows flu-search activity by state. (KERO 23, CA)
Airport test to stop arrival of Sars and flu 'pointless ... Screening for flu or Sars at UK airports to try to stop a pandemic taking hold in Britain will not work, warns an article in this week's British Medical Journal ... Many people could be incubating the infection when tested but not show positive results because flight times are not long enough to allow flu or Sars to develop to the point of detection. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Scientists are currently working on a vaccine, but there is still no good treatment for the disease, which is caused by a virus related to those that cause flu. The new approach, dubbed passive immune therapy, uses the immune cells of patients who have successfully fought off the disease. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Those who can t get private sector loans can get 4 percent loans for up to 30 years, although the rate fluctuates ... Don't let flu season catch you off guard. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Posted: Monday, November 3, 2008 5:01 PM CST The Calaveras County Public Health Department will host a series of flu clinics this winter at various locations throughout the county ... Flu Mist is available for healthy children and adults 2 to 49 years old ... For clinic schedules and flu-prevention tips, visit. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Samaritan said the new office should be used for acute medical conditions that are not life-threatening, such as sore throats, ear infections, minor cuts and bruises, muscle strains, fractures, or cold and flu symptoms, according to Maxon. Treatment at urgent care typically costs less than at a hospital emergency room. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
And, it s influenza vaccine/flu shot time ... Flu shots are harmless for the majority of people ... The vaccines are never completely protective but are estimated to help about 70 percent in creating antibodies to the current year s batch of flu viruses. (Winona Daily News, MN)
My husband and I have three teenage children who have experienced nothing but affluence, abundance and monetary freedom that has resulted in little or no financial restraint in their lifetimes ... Don't let flu season catch you off guard. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
But as my residency colleague, Eric, could attest, race and ethnicity can also influence the experiences of minority physicians ... Don't let flu season catch you off guard. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Flu Clinics -- The following clinics take place at the Board of Health Office in the Senior Center: Tuesday, Nov. 18, Tuesday, Dec. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for those 18 and over ... There is also a flu shot clinic on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Belmont High School from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 6 months and up ... Flu mist, flu shots and pneumonia shots will be available. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Drive-thru flu clinic. The Halifax County Health Department is offering a drive-thru flu clinic from 9 a.m. until noon, on Friday, Nov. 14, at Kirkwood Adams Community Center. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
INFLUENZA outbreaks in nursing homes are never reported to health authorities in nine out of 10 cases -- and low vaccination rates among staff are fuelling their spread. Influenza is potentially fatal to elderly people, but a three-year study by Australian experts has found that while only 2 per cent of nursing homes each year report having a flu outbreak, the real figure is over 20 per cent. ... Lead researcher Robert Booy, head of clinical research at the National Centre for Immunisation... (The Australian)
While researchers - and the doctors themselves - caution that the case might be no more than a fluke, others say it may inspire a greater interest in gene therapy to fight the disease that claims 2 million lives each year ... (1:40)Google is tracking the searches of its users in an effort to locate where flu season is most prevalent. (CBS News)
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The cold and flu season shifts into high gear just as holiday parties and cookie exchanges become part of the daily foodscape. Just as our bodies begin to crave more nutrients and better overall nutrition, we begin to overload ourselves with sugar and fat. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
I say give them all a Flu shot (Lethal injection). RJB U. S. ARMY RETIRED " blades wrote on Nov 12, 2008 12:05 PM:" Hillbillies. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Not far behind will be the annual flu season. The flu is nothing to take lightly, particularly if you have health conditions that affect your lungs or your immune system ... Children and the elderly also are at greater risk of getting the flu. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
The Flames skated with several flu-stricken players in their third game in four nights ... We have some guys with the flu, but we don t want to use that as an excuse, Calgary coach Mike Keenan said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Immunization clinics flu, pneumonia and tetanus Wear short sleeves. Immunizations are free with Medicare Part B cards, HMO Blue, PPO Blue, Tufts Medicare Preferred and First Seniority. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Health services says the UW greek system has requested information to help fraternities and sororities prevent the disease, which resembles a bad case of the stomach flu. Dozens got sick at one sorority house -- but these are not confirmed norovirus cases. (WKOW-TV.com)
They also administer preventive services, including flu shots, health screenings, medical tests, immunizations and basic physical exams. RediClinic visits in Texas are covered by the nation s four largest commercial health insurance carriers Aetna, CIGNA, Humana and UnitedHealthcare as well as by Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Google tool uses search terms to detect flu outbreaks - CNN.com ... Google tool uses search terms to detect flu outbreaks ... Google Flu Trends may predict flu outbreaks up to two weeks faster than CDC. (CNN -- Tech)
(May 31, 2006) If a deadly bird flu reaches the US, which would you choose: To get a risky vaccine now, or face an even greater risk of dying in the epidemic. What would you choose for your child, or your. (Science Daily)
Don t let flu season catch you off guard ... The days grow shorter, the temperature drops, footballs fly and the flu strikes ... Influenza is so common that it s easy to dismiss this seasonal affliction as just a virus or just the flu. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Perdue is so medically stupid that he spent $6 million of your money to buy Tamiflu to stockpile it to prevent/deter an H5N1 epidemic ... Tamiflu doesn t touch pandemic H5N1 except to make it more resistant ... Tamiflu does nothing for H5N1 I haven t seen your claims as to how it does because there aren t any in the medical literature (which you don t know exists). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The threat of kids ingesting over-the-counter drugs stuffed in their Halloween candy still lingers after two more cold and flu capsules were found in Pickering. Since Nov. 5, kids have turned in to police a total of seven small Smarties boxes that were tampered with. (Toronto Sun)
Selena sits atop the shoulders of her father, Nathan Epps, as he fills out a survey after receiving a flu shot Thursday during the Mass Vaccination Drill in Grover Beach ... Drill participants received their annual flu shot during the simulation held at fire departments in Grover Beach, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay and Paso Robles ... Health emergencies that could require a mass vaccination of the public involve situations where a large number of people have been exposed to a disease or toxic... (Santa Maria Times)
in January 2007 as part of a study on preventing the spread of flu ... three times during last year s cold and flu season ... About 1,000 students who live in dorms tested these measures for six weeks during the 2006-07 flu season. (Missoulian, MT)
And watching him work in the low post, you re just so amazed because he s so smooth and fluid ... Don't let flu season catch you off guard. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
One of the challenges was figuring out how an infectious disease like the flu might spread from person to person. Each finalist was also interviewed by the judges. (Science News for Kids)
Airport test to stop arrival of Sars and flu 'pointless ... Screening for flu or Sars at UK airports to try to stop a pandemic taking hold in Britain will not work, warns an article in this week's British Medical Journal ... Many people could be incubating the infection when tested but not show positive results because flight times are not long enough to allow flu or Sars to develop to the point of detection. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Scientists are currently working on a vaccine, but there is still no good treatment for the disease, which is caused by a virus related to those that cause flu. The new approach, dubbed passive immune therapy, uses the immune cells of patients who have successfully fought off the disease. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
While a bout with the flu kept Lickliter in bed for the team's only exhibition last weekend, the second-year coach hopes to see less of the things that made him sick during Iowa's 19-loss 2007 season. "I'm pleased with the approach of the returners," he said. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Posted: Monday, November 3, 2008 5:01 PM CST The Calaveras County Public Health Department will host a series of flu clinics this winter at various locations throughout the county ... Flu Mist is available for healthy children and adults 2 to 49 years old ... For clinic schedules and flu-prevention tips, visit. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
(ARA) - Flu season is a time of year that many parents dread. It can be inconvenient and costly to take time off of work to care for a sick child and maintain a germ-free home during flu outbreaks in your community ... But what many parents also don't realize is that the flu can be more than just a temporary nuisance; it is much more serious than the common cold, and can even cause death in some children. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
JAKARTA - Seventeen people from the same neighbourhood in the Indonesian city of Makassar in South Sulawesi are due to be tested for bird flu after falling sick, a health ministry official said on Thursday ... The country's largest known cluster of bird flu cases in humans occurred in May 2006 in the Karo district of North Sumatra province, where as many as 7 people in an extended family died ... Bird flu remains mainly an animal disease but experts fear the H5N1 virus might mutate into a... (Planet Ark, United States)
A South Sulawesi hospital was overwhelmed as it admitted in two days 17 patients believed to have bird flu, an official said Thursday ... Kurnia said the hospital had conducted urgent tests for the first seven patients, with the results indicating the presence of the H5N1 avian influenza virus ... "They showed symptoms of bird flu, such as a high fever and respiratory problems, but we are still waiting for the results of the rapid tests, thorax photos and blood tests," the hospital's emergency... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
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