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In rare instances, it may also be an indication that Avian influenza may be in your area. Beware the Wily Tick. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Generex Biotechnology Corporation's Antigen Express Subsidiary Featured in Technology Update and Value Focus Review Issued by Scimitar Equity, LLC Nov 10, 2008
Antigen Express' current product focus is on breast, prostate and other novel cancer vaccines in addition to product candidates in avian influenza and other prophylaxis vaccines as well as certain diagnostic products, that are also advancing towards commercialism. This small subsidiary has built an impressive portfolio of product candidates. (Primezone Releases)
Global Stocks Rise on China Stimulus Package; Oil, Copper Rally, Yen Drops Nov 10, 2008
Crucell is a biotechnology company that markets vaccines and antibodies to treat infectious diseases such as influenza, hepatitis A and B, and typhoid fever. Telefonica, HSBC. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Gibson presents quarterly report to BH Commission Nov 10, 2008
She noted the CDC admits last years' product was not a good fit to the flu strains, but statistics prove a 40% decrease in influenza was achieved with it. Three new strains have been used for this year's flu shot. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Flu Shots Reduce Blood Clots in Veins Nov 10, 2008
Our study suggests for the first time that vaccination against influenza may reduce the risk of venous thrombotic embolism (VTE), said Joseph Emmerich, M.D., Ph ... Influenza vaccination status during the previous 12 months was also recorded ... The mechanism underlying the link between influenza virus infection and the risk of VTE is still unclear, Emmerich said. (Newsmax)
Young Kids Twice as Likely to Get the Flu as Adults Nov 9, 2008
(ARA) - School-age children would rather do chores, take a test or do homework than have to stay at home sick, according to the recent MedImmune Parent-Child Influenza Survey conducted by Harris Interactive ... Many offices and clinics may already have a supply of the needle-free, nasal spray flu vaccine FluMist (Influenza Virus Vaccine Live, Intranasal), which is approved for eligible people 2 to 49 years of age and has been shown to help provide protection throughout the flu season, even when... (Pekin Times, IL)
Virulent, Highly Contagious Stomach Flu Sends 400 New Yorkers to ... Nov 9, 2008
The bad news is that this year’s flu vaccine does not protect against the norovirus, or highly contagious stomach flu, that’s sweeping New York City this week—sending more than (InjuryBoard.com)
Protein-printing Technique Gives Snapshots Of Immune System Defense Nov 9, 2008
20, 2004) Researchers at the University of Rochester have identified a protein in the immune system that appears to play a crucial role in protecting against deadly forms of influenza, and may be particularly. (Feb. (Science Daily)
State limits access to 2 free vaccines Nov 8, 2008
Fifteen older vaccines -- including immunizations to protect children against hepatitis, diphtheria, polio, tetanus, measles, mumps, chickenpox and influenza -- will continue to be offered free to all Alaskans under 18 years of age, regardless of income or insurance. After the cutback, about 4,000 Alaska girls in need of the HPV vaccine and about 5,500 boys and girls in need of the meningococcal vaccine won't be covered, Wood said. (Anchorage Daily News)
BETTER LIFE: More on senior health issues Nov 8, 2008
It's said to have killed George Washington and was a concern for children before the hemophilus influenza vaccine, Sandra Boodman writes, but nowadays the editor's doctor likened it to getting struck by lightning ... The flu shot is still worthwhile, though, HealthDay , because it protects against other respiratory complications besides pneumonia and helps block the spread of influenza. (USA Today -- Money)
Family's Personal Tragedy Helps Others Learn the Importance of Flu Prevention Nov 7, 2008
Every year, children in the United States get extremely ill and some die from influenza ("the flu") and its complications ... "It is crucial that parents are informed about the importance of a flu vaccination," said Mary Ann Blade of the VNAA. "The reality is, influenza is a serious illness, and parents should take action to help protect their family, and especially their children." ... Influenza, or "the flu," is an easy-to-spread viral infection. (Pekin Times, IL)
A new shot at beating flu Nov 7, 2008
Pharmacists win state approval to administer vaccine at stores. By , Staff writer First published in print: Friday, November 7, 2008. (Albany Times Union)
FLU SHOTS NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL Nov 7, 2008
People with a severe allergy to eggs should not get the shot, nor should anyone with a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome during the six weeks after receiving influenza vaccine. For details contact the Jefferson County Health Department at 535-2142. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
As flu season nears, now is time to get a shot Nov 7, 2008
Friday November 07, 2008. City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Frieden gets his annual flu shot. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
SFDA: Vaccine cleared in E China infant death Nov 7, 2008
The baby was vaccinated against Haemophilus influenza type B, or Hib, on Oct. 19 at the Chinese Medicine Hospital in Liaocheng City, Shandong Province, and died the next day. "This was an occasional clinical case," Yan Jiangying, spokeswoman of the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA), saidat a press conference. (Xinhuanet, China)
TRICARE encourages beneficiaries to give flu vaccines a shot Nov 6, 2008
5 million doses; influenza vaccinations are required for all active duty and National Guard and Reserve service members according to department-specific guidelines ... Vaccinations are specifically recommended for all adults in the following groups: * Adults aged 50 years and older * Persons aged 2 to 64 years with underlying chronic medical conditions * All women who are or may be pregnant during the influenza season * Children ages 6 months to 18 years on chronic aspirin therapy * Health care... (The Dolphin, CT)
Flu vaccines nothing to sneeze at Nov 6, 2008
Cheryl Peckford (left) from the Central Health corporate improvement department client relations coordinator received her annual influenza immunization from Shelley Woolfrey, occupational health nurse ... LEWISPORTE No one likes to be sick and the annual influenza immunization is one way to be proactive in looking after you own health and the well being of those around you ... This year the vaccine covers three strains of the influenza virus. (Pilot)
Raccoons spread flu, study shows Nov 6, 2008
New research shows the pesky critters - called the animal world's Typhoid Mary by one of the study's authors - can catch and spread both human and avian strains of influenza ... But his findings point to the possibility that raccoons play a role in the emergence of new strains of influenza, helping bird viruses adapt to be able to infect mammals ... The study serves as a reminder that there is much left to be learned about how influenza strains evolve, which species are susceptible to them and... (Globe and Mail)
Bird flu dupes our bodies Nov 6, 2008
"This is only one structure. We need to see if this holds up with other NS1 structures from other influenza viruses," said Prasad, adding that he hopes to build an NS1 "library" to facilitate future studies designed to fight influenza worldwide. The H5N1 strain first emerged in Asia in 2003 and has killed 245 people, more than 60 percent of those known to have been infected, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). (iAfrica.com)
A Victory for Farm Animals Nov 6, 2008 Protein 'tubules' free avian flu virus from immune recognition Nov 6, 2008 How to Keep Your Family Flu-free Nov 5, 2008 The return of the flu season Nov 5, 2008 Genetic Evidence For Avian Influenza Movement From Asia To North America Via Wild Birds Nov 5, 2008 Two men die in Barossa nursing home from influenza Nov 5, 2008 West Nile claims Fresno Co. man Nov 5, 2008 Health Department schedules another flu clinic Nov 5, 2008 Try something besides Airborne for cold prevention Nov 5, 2008 Bird flu outbreak occurs in Laos Nov 5, 2008 Anthrax vaccine to be studied in Seattle Nov 5, 2008 Vote and Vax Nov 5, 2008 Professor captures images of a cough Nov 4, 2008 Response Biomedical to Present at Rodman and Renshaw 10th Annual Healthcare Conference Nov 4, 2008 Integrating Adult Vaccines into Your Routine Care Nov 4, 2008 MICHAELA GIBSON MORRIS:A few friendly Election Day reminders Nov 4, 2008 North Liberty voters can cast ballots, get vaccinated at polls Nov 4, 2008 Flu Pandemic Threat Remains as H5N1 Deaths Ease, Indonesia's Minister Says Nov 3, 2008 Pain control, communication could be better, patients say Nov 3, 2008 Nurse’s Notes - Protect family from flu Nov 3, 2008 Face Masks Analyzed As Aid in Flu Pandemic Nov 3, 2008 • To do for you Nov 3, 2008 Workshop on Avian Influenza opens in Sunyani Nov 3, 2008 Breakfast With ...Kristi Yamaguchi Nov 3, 2008 China, Japan, ROK agree to jointly combat flu outbreak Nov 3, 2008 VACCINES: Study backs up flu shot advice for kids Nov 3, 2008 Flu vaccination rates lag for at-risk adolescents Nov 3, 2008 Motor Racing: Massa on pole for Brazil GP Nov 2, 2008 Responding to vaccines ruling Nov 1, 2008 Editorial: Get a Shot and Get Out and Vote Nov 1, 2008 * CDC uses expo to reach travelers Nov 1, 2008 Texas MedClinic expands to Austin Nov 1, 2008 Pneumococcal Vaccine Could Prevent Numerous Deaths, Save Costs During A Flu Pandemic, Model Predicts Nov 1, 2008 Healthy Habits for a Happy Family Nov 1, 2008 Putting a face on E. coli: Two kids with infection still hospitalized in Iowa City Nov 1, 2008 A flu shot awaits you Nov 1, 2008 Hong Kong Adds Tests For Melamine in Food Oct 31, 2008 CDC: Nearly All Kids Should Get Flu Shot Oct 31, 2008 25 Years Later: The AIDS Vaccine Search Goes On Oct 30, 2008 New bio-defense lab on storm-prone Texas island Oct 30, 2008 Cast a vote, get vaccinated, nonprofit urges Oct 30, 2008 Statins Associated With Lower Risk Of Death From Pneumonia Oct 30, 2008 Lincoln Health delays patient building plans Oct 30, 2008 When It Comes to Flu, the More Who Get Vaccine, the Better Oct 30, 2008 Vaccination available at hospital's drive-through Oct 29, 2008 University Of Minnesota Gives 11,538 Flu Shots Tuesday, Shattering Guinness World Record for Most Flu Shots in a Single Day Oct 29, 2008 New injectable flu drug shows promise Oct 29, 2008 Walk-in flu clinic set Nov. 12 at courthouse Oct 29, 2008 Briefs (Oct. 30) Oct 29, 2008 Vaccinations' benefits proved; enforce the law Oct 29, 2008 Flu shots available in N.O. Oct 29, 2008 Increasing Number Of People Vaccinated Against Influenza Can Decrease Burden Of Disease Oct 29, 2008 Family Flu Vaccine Protects Babies Oct 29, 2008 Time for your shots Oct 29, 2008 • Health officials report first flu death Oct 29, 2008 How to Keep Your Family Flu-free Oct 29, 2008 Wild Birds Carry Avian Flu Viruses To US Report Oct 29, 2008 Flu season is here Oct 29, 2008 Kids need special care to avoid the flu bug Oct 29, 2008 Massive Flu Vaccine Dose Protects Elderly Better Oct 29, 2008 Anthrax vaccine to be studied in Seattle Oct 29, 2008 Health department runs pandemic flu test Oct 29, 2008 New intranasal influenza vaccine triggers robust immunity with significantly less antigen Oct 29, 2008 New topical approach to treating nail fungus circumvents problems with current therapy Oct 29, 2008 Gophers Dig Way To Flu Shot Record Oct 29, 2008
Clearly the majority of voters weren't swayed by groups such as Californians for Safe Food, which opposed the measure, warning that allowing animals to move around outside could raise the risk of the spread of diseases such as avian influenza. Do you live in California. (Epicurious.com)
Too Many High-Risk Teens Not Getting Flu Shots Nov 6, 2008
Those who had preventive visits were more likely to receive influenza vaccine ... "Influenza vaccination has been recommended for adolescents with high-risk conditions for well over a decade," study author Mari Nakamura, a clinical fellow in pediatrics at Children's Hospital Boston, said in a Harvard Medical School news release. (MEDLINEplus)
A protein found in the virulent avian influenza virus strain called H5N1 forms tiny tubules in which it "hides" the pieces of double-stranded RNA formed during viral infection, which otherwise would prompt an antiviral immune response from infected cells, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers in an online report in the journal Nature ... "There are other things the protein could do to interfere with different immune mechanisms. We don't know if this is the only mechanism or if there are... (EurekAlert!)
98 percent of particles and allergens from indoor air, but according to a recent Harvard University research study, it also removes more than 99 percent of the common flu, or influenza A virus, from your home's filtered air. It's an easy way to keep your family breathing clean, comfortable air all year long.. (Pekin Times, IL)
"The reality is the influenza vaccine is not a live virus vaccine; therefore, it cannot give you the flu," Dr. Robert Kyle, the Durham Region Medical Officer of Health said in a news release ... "It is especially important for households with a newborn or those expecting a new baby during the influenza season . . . The influenza vaccine is also safe and highly recommended for pregnant women at any stage during pregnancy to help protect both mother and baby," Dr. Kyle said. (Newsdurhamregion.com)
4, 2008) Wild migratory birds may be more important carriers of avian influenza viruses from continent to continent than previously thought, according to new scientific research that has important implications for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus surveillance in North America ... As part of a multi-pronged research effort to understand the role of migratory birds in the transfer of avian influenza viruses between Asia and North America, scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS),... (Science Daily)
Chief executive officer Phillip Schmaal said more than 20 residents and 20 staff showed signs of influenza last week, prompting them to alert the health authorities ... "These were influenza A, that tends to be more serious," she said. (NEWS.com.au)
West Nile virus often mimics influenza, with fevers, body aches and eye pain. It can be fatal, but fewer than 1% of those infected become ill, and about 80% have no symptoms, according to the California Department of Public Health. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
In particular, John Thur said children 6 months through 18 years of age should get a flu vaccination to protect themselves as well as those vulnerable persons around them who may be at risk for complications from influenza ... Unlike the influenza vaccine, the pneumococcal vaccine does not need to be given every year. (Altus Times, OK)
The herb elderberry, sold as Sambucol, may help to reduce the symptoms of influenza. And of course, if you have any persistent or worrisome symptoms, be sure to check in with your doctor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The Xayaboury Provincial Avian Influenza Control Committee has declared a red zone which covers areas within one kilometer radius of the outbreak. This area includes the seven villages, said Phompan on Monday. (Xinhuanet, China)
The project aims to find better vaccines or drugs to protect against infectious diseases such as influenza, West Nile virus or bioterrorism agents such as anthrax. A major need for the military is to find a better vaccine against anthrax, a form of bacteria that can be used as an inhalation agent of warfare or terrorism. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all adults aged 50 and older get an annual influenza vaccination. About two-thirds of Americans voting will be age 50 and older and are considered at high-risk for complications from the flu. (W-USA News, DC)
By mapping the airflow of a cough, they hoped to better understand the way certain diseases spread, including influenza, SARS and tuberculosis. "That understanding will suggest ways to interfere with airflow caused by a cough or a sneeze, and perhaps ways to contain it," Settles said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
The RAMP(R) Influenza A/B Assay and RAMP 200 reader are not yet licensed for clinical use in Canada. Response Biomedical is a publicly traded company, listed on the TSX under the trading symbol "RBM" and quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "RPBIF". (Canada Newswire)
Every year, influenza kills 36,000 Americans and causes over 200,000 hospitalizations. Influenza has been tied to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and asthma flare-ups. (Pekin Times, IL)
It's your best defense against influenza. In the United States, it kills about 36,000 people every year, almost as many as car wrecks, which take 41,000 lives. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
"Vote s a great opportunity to reach those most vulnerable to influenza," said Douglas Shenson, the national Vote irector. Polling-place immunizations are just one example of a statewide push to add convenience to the voting process. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Indonesia expects to reach an agreement on changes to the WHO's Global Influenza Surveillance Network at a meeting in Geneva in December and may resume virus- sharing next year, she said ... We've heard some of these things before, so I guess we've just got to be patient and wait for them to be played out,'' said , deputy director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference & Research on Influenza in Melbourne, Australia ... Indonesia in April released a national plan for coping with an... (Bloomberg -- Asia)
From 1992 through 2002, influenza immunization rates in this group rose from 8 percent to 15 percent, despite being recommended for vulnerable children for more than a decade, according to the study in this month's issue of Pediatrics. High-risk children who contract the flu are hospitalized two to four times more often than healthy children who get it. (Boston Globe)
Influenza - the flu - is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses ... The influenza vaccine - the flu shot - is the most effective method of protection ... An alternative to vaccination with an injection is the nasal spray flu vaccine - a vaccine made with live, weakened flu virus that does not cause the flu (sometimes called LAIV for live attenuated influenza vaccine). (Missoulian, MT)
What little is known about masks and respiratory infections comes from research on tuberculosis and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), two infections that influenza may not mimic ... Influenza viruses range in size from 0. (Yahoo News -- Influenza)
Magic Valley Diabetes Coalition will offer "Head to Toe" screenings for people with diabetes in conjunction with South Central Public Health District's influenza clinics. Eye screenings, foot exams, hemoglobin a1c tests, dental exams and diet education will be available free to people with diabetes, after they receive their influenza and pneumonia immunizations ( 27 for flu shot; 42 for pneumonia shot). (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Sunyani (B/A), Nov. 3, GNA - A workshop aimed controlling outbreak and transmission of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in the West African sub-region was at the weekend open in Sunyani, capital town of Brong Ahafo ... It is on the theme "improving effective cross-border collaboration in management of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza out break in West Africa" ... Mrs. Nyamekye said that since 2006, some African countries had experienced outbreaks of the Avian Influenza. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
I think I always wanted to promote lung health, and when the opportunity came up to work with them on the influenza campaign I was really excited. The message that they are trying to get out [about] influenza hits close to home. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Sunday adopted an action plan to jointly combat possible pandemic influenza outbreaks ... Under the plan, each country is to appoint a permanent agency for communication with other countries in case of flu or avian influenza outbreaks ... Influenza is an infectious disease in birds and mammals. (Xinhuanet, China)
Up to 25% of children get influenza each year, Bocchini says. Because babies younger than 6 months are too young to be vaccinated, experts advise protecting them by vaccinating household members and caregivers. (USA Today)
3, 2008) Influenza vaccination rates for adolescents who suffer from asthma and other illnesses are still far too low, according to a recent study ... "Influenza vaccination has been recommended for adolescents with high-risk conditions for well over a decade," notes lead author Mari Nakamura, a clinical fellow in pediatrics at Children's Hospital Boston ... Because of this, the Centers for Disease Control strongly recommends that all adolescents vulnerable to influenza complications get... (EurekAlert!)
" Massa's and Ferrari's hopes of an all-red Ferrari front row were wrecked when Italian veteran Jarno Trulli stole second place for Toyota with a last-gasp lap just two days after lying in bed in his hotel room with influenza. "I have to thank the doctor and the team for this," he said. "I knew I could be fast here and I saved my tyres for that lap. " Trulli's surge to second pushed outgoing champion Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari down to third with Hamilton alongside him on the second row. "I did my... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Daywalker wrote on Oct 31, 2008 8:01 PM:" Mandating flu vaccines is as abhorrent as requiring that HPV vaccine for teenage girls. It should be a parental decision, for crying out loud!And "leany," most illnesses, even in winter, are NOT influenza, but other viral infections. Aside from the negatives listed above, they are at best, educated guesses about which strains will be prevalent. Common sense hygiene goes a long way towards prevention. ". Add Comments. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Vaccine makers project as many as 143 million to 146 million doses of influenza vaccine will be produced for use in the United States during the 2008-09 influenza season. This is a change from previous years, in which the supply was not so plentiful and the government recommended only people in high-risk groups get vaccinated. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Many people have the habit of adding raw eggs to foods or sauces, but this is not recommended as it increases ones exposure to avian influenza viruses, Lin said. Avoid eating fruit that has already been cut, and drink packaged or bottled [water and other beverages], he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The clinic will offer influenza vaccinations and treatments just in time for fall respiratory illnesses. The new Texas MedClinic center is located at 9900 IH-35 in Southpark Meadows Shopping Center. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
31, 2008) A new predictive model shows that vaccinating infants with 7 valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7)--the current recommendation--not only saves lives and money during a normal flu season by preventing related bacterial infections; it also would prevent more than 357,000 deaths during an influenza pandemic, while saving 7 billion in costs ... Bacterial infections, particularly pneumococcal disease, can follow a viral illness such as flu and cause secondary infections that worsen... (Science Daily)
Schedule an appointment to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine because flu season is right around the corner. The new recommendation is for all children between 6 months of age up to 19 years old to get the vaccine (there are a few exceptions, so talk to the doctor). (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
While the influenza is a virus and antibiotics do not fight viruses, Kaden's doctor thought he had a slight ear infection and prescribed antibiotics. That killed the E. coli, but that actually made the situation worse, Althide said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
That could save thousands of hospitalizations, because newborns are more likely than other children to need hospital care as a result of influenza ... Last year, more than 1,600 people in North Carolina died from influenza and pneumonia, including 12 children, according to the state's mortality data ... "It is the best way you can prevent getting influenza, and avoid the unnecessary hospitalizations and complications for some of the highest risk groups," said Dr. Leah Devlin, state health... (News & Observer)
Following previous food-safety scares involving eggs, mainland authorities already require eggs to be certified prior to export as free of avian influenza and Sudan red dye. About 60% of the 1. (Wall Street Journal)
Ninety percent of parents did not know that influenza viruses can survive on surfaces such as books, doorknobs, school desks and kitchen counters for up to 48 hours. The CDC offers tips for preventing the spread of flu after children are vaccinated. (Click2Houston, TX)
The annual influenza vaccine, for example, is made by inactivating that year s strains of influenza virus and administering the killed viruses to people through a shot in the arm. Immune cells in the deep layers of the skin recognize the viral proteins as foreign and within a few weeks cause the body to manufacture tiny molecules called antibodies tailored to that virus strain. (Scientific American)
The laboratory will do research into diseases like Ebola, anthrax, tularemia, West Nile virus, drug-resistant tuberculosis, bubonic plague, avian influenza and typhus. In the top-level secure laboratories, where deadly filoviruses like Ebola are studied, the scientists work in pressurized space suits inside rooms with airtight steel doors. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Every year, there are more than 200,000 hospitalizations for influenza and 36,000 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It recommends flu shots for everyone over the age of 50, but estimates only half receive the annual. (CNN)
(June 14, 2006) Recent concerns about the possibility of a serious influenza pandemic have spurred many countries to start stockpiling vaccines and antiviral agents. However, an article in the July 15 issue of. (Science Daily)
The problem is especially pressing during winter and the onslaught of colds and influenza. The tower is delayed one year, as the hospital waits for the economy to recover, Coleman said. (AZCentral -- Business)
This study in "herd immunity" found that it was not possible to fully protect all the patients; however, it concluded that increasing worker vaccination does lead to lower risk of patients developing influenza. Both studies were published this week in the open access journal PLoS Medicine. (MEDLINEplus)
With a bumper crop of flu vaccine expected this year - more than 140 million doses - and the clock ticking to get it into people before influenza strikes, disease fighters are no longer content to rely on doctors to dispense shots in their offices. So there's vaccine at schools and, come election day, vaccine at the polls and, at spots across the country, vaccine jabbed into the bare arms of drivers and passengers as they sit in their sedans, vans, and trucks. (Boston Globe)
"If we need to mobilize our Medical Reserve Corps to deal with an influenza outbreak or a small pox outbreak, we'll have had the training with this event to allow us to do that," Ehlinger said. What about U of M students, faculty and staff who haven't received the flu shot yet. (PR Newswire)
WASHINGTON - A new, injected influenza drug appears to reduce symptoms as well as rival drugs Tamiflu and Relenza, researchers reported on Tuesday ... "We believe that peramivir will be a fine future option for influenza treatment as well as needed medication for highly pathogenic influenza virus and future influenza pandemics," Kohno told a news conference ... Tamiflu is the preferred treatment for H5N1 avian influenza, which has killed 245 people in Asia, Africa and Europe since late 2003. (MSNBC -- Health)
The Northland Family Practice Clinic, Ltd. and the South Dakota Department of Health Community Health Services Office will hold a joint walk-in influenza immunization clinic on Nov. 12 from 5-7 p.m. in the commissioners room at the Lake County Courthouse ... The children's influenza vaccine is provided through the state, but there will be a $7 administrative fee per shot if the child is not on Medicaid. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
The influenza vaccine is recommended for people who are at risk of complications from influenza, and for people who can spread influenza to those at high risk (including all household members). The Needham Health Department s flu clinics are for adults 18 years and older. (Needham Tab, MA)
The influenza vaccine debate in New Jersey offers an example ... Each year, some 20,000 children in that age group are stricken with influenza; about 100 of them die. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Influenza can be lethal for older people because pneumonia can be a side effect. The formula for each year's inoculations differs, depending on the strains of influenza that specialists expect to be prevalent during the season, which begins in the fall and can continue until spring ... Because influenza is a viral illness, antibiotics are not effective. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Two new studies published in the open access journal PLoS Medicine show that increasing the number of people vaccinated against influenza can decrease the burden of the disease, and not just in the individuals receiving the vaccine. Targeted vaccination programs, in which flu vaccine is recommended for particular groups at high risk of spreading or experiencing complications of influenza, are commonly implemented ... The first study, by Jeff Kwong of the Institute for Clinical Evaluative... (Science Daily)
When mothers and other family members get flu shots before bringing a newborn home, it helps protect the baby from influenza, according to a new study. Infants are not supposed to get the vaccine because they are too young and do not have fully developed immune systems, which also makes them more vulnerable to the flu, said Dr. Emmanuel "Chip" Walter of Duke University. (KIRO TV, WA)
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Health officials report first flu death BOISE, Idaho - State health officials say a 50-year-old woman from northern Idaho has died from influenza complications ... Health officials say a death caused by influenza this early in the season is unusual ... Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, deputy state epidemiologist, says the case underscores the need for people to begin taking precautions to avoid influenza infection and consider scheduling an appointment to get a vaccination. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
98 percent of particles and allergens from indoor air, but according to a recent Harvard University research study, it also removes more than 99 percent of the common flu, or influenza A virus, from your home's filtered air. It's an easy way to keep your family breathing clean, comfortable air all year long.. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
WASHINGTON - Migrating waterfowl may be carrying avian influenza viruses from Asia to the Americas, US government researchers reported on Tuesday. They found genetic evidence that some non-dangerous influenza viruses infecting northern pintail ducks in Alaska are genetically more closely related to Asian strains of bird flu than to North American strains ... "Although some previous research has led to speculation that intercontinental transfer of avian influenza viruses from Asia to North... (Planet Ark, United States)
Winter weather tends to bring out more nasty airborne viruses, including influenza ... Typically, influenza is at its peak in December, January and February, but it can start earlier or last longer ... Since the strains of the influenza virus change from year to year, there's no way to know what needs to be in the vaccine to assure immunity. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
With the flu season here, health officials are emphasizing the need to have children vaccinated against the influenza virus. In years past, the Center for Disease Control has recommended people in high-risk categories receive vaccinations. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Recent research has shown the standard flu vaccine does not reduce deaths noticeably among the elderly, who make up most of the 36,000 people a year in the United States who die of influenza each year ... "The goal is to increase immune response in older adults, since this is one of the populations most at risk for becoming seriously ill or dying from influenza," Falsey said in a statement ... Globally, seasonal influenza kills between 250,000 and 500,000 people every year. (MEDLINEplus)
The project aims to find better vaccines or drugs to protect against infectious diseases such as influenza, West Nile virus or bioterrorism agents such as anthrax. A major need for the military is to find a better vaccine against anthrax, a form of bacteria that can be used as an inhalation agent of warfare or terrorism. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
In addition to a free flu vaccine, recipients also received a public health packet with instructions on how to treat influenza and ways to prevent the spread of the disease. They also received a free thermometer for each family. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Washington, DC (October 26, 2008) A single administration of a novel, nasally delivered influenza vaccine elicited immune responses in ferrets that were more than 20 times higher than those generated by two injections of the currently approved vaccines, according to a study by NanoBio Corporation ... 5, 15 and 45 micrograms of nanoemulsion-adjuvanted influenza vaccine (n=12 ferrets/dose) ... The ferrets, which represent the most relevant influenza animal model for humans, were then challenged... (EurekAlert!)
The company's lead clinical product candidates are treatments for herpes labialis (cold sores), onychomycosis (nail fungus), acne, cystic fibrosis and mucosal vaccines for influenza and hepatitis B. Company headquarters and laboratory facilities are located in Ann Arbor, Mich. . (EurekAlert!)
Current Conditions 49. More Than 11,000 Free Vaccinations Given. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
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