News tagged with swine influenza
Questions and answers on swine flu
As the number of swine flu cases grows, so do the questions about how the virus is transmitted and what people can do to prevent it. Here are answers from interviews with doctors and from public-health Web sites.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 29, 2009 |
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Mexicans put faith in masks -- but do they work?
(AP) -- The cloth patches in green, blue and white are everywhere, clamped tight over the mouth and nose of teachers, toddlers, policemen and drunks. Even the statue at the church of St. Jude, patron of lost ...
Apr 28, 2009 |
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Avian Flu Research Sheds Light on Swine Flu Outbreak (w/Podcast)
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study by University of Maryland researchers suggests that the potential for an avian influenza virus to cause a human flu pandemic is greater than previously thought. Results also illustrate ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Apr 28, 2009 |
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Pandemic closer but not inevitable: Lancet
A pandemic of swine flu has edged nearer but the threat can be avoided if governments and individuals join in limiting the contagion, The Lancet said in an editorial on Tuesday.
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Apr 28, 2009 |
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Mexico says suspected swine flu deaths now at 149
(AP) -- Mexico canceled school nationwide Monday and warned the death toll from a swine flu epidemic believed to have killed 149 people would keep rising before it can be contained. Health Secretary Jose ...
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Apr 27, 2009 |
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What you need to know about swine flu (Update)
(AP) -- A never-before-seen strain of swine flu has turned killer in Mexico and is causing milder illness in the United States and elsewhere. While authorities say it's not time to panic, they are taking ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 27, 2009 |
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Virus has bird, pig, human components: farm trade watchdog
The top agency for health in farm animals on Monday said Mexico's outbreak of deadly influenza was unleashed by a pathogen mixed from bird, human and hog viruses and branded the term "swine flu" as wrong and harmful to pig ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 27, 2009 |
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Asia on alert after flu threat spreads
Asian health officials went on alert Sunday as a flu strain that has killed dozens of people in Mexico appeared to have spread to New Zealand, underscoring warnings of a potential pandemic.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 26, 2009 |
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Mexico may isolate flu patients, inspect homes
(AP) -- As Mexico struggled against the odds Saturday to contain a strange new flu that has killed 68 and perhaps sickened more than 1,000, it was becoming clearer that the government hasn't moved quickly ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 25, 2009 |
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Health authorities rush to tackle killer flu in US, Mexico
World health authorities on Friday rushed to tackle flu outbreaks in the United States and Mexico that have killed at least 60 people and have pandemic potential.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 24, 2009 |
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