News tagged with influenza outbreak


Toward 'universal' vaccine: Scientists describe antibodies that protect against large variety of flu viruses

A team led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute and Crucell Vaccine Institute in the Netherlands describes three human antibodies that provide broad protection against Influenza B virus strains. ...

Medical research created Aug 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Immune-boosting foods may add to flu defense

(HealthDay)—As U.S. health officials recommend flu shots and frequent hand washing for protection during this season's influenza outbreak, dietitians point to another significant defense weapon: healthy ...

Health created Jan 18, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

New avian flu virus jumps from birds to mammals, kills New England's baby seals

A novel avian influenza virus has acquired the ability to infect aquatic mammals and was responsible for an outbreak of fatal pneumonia that recently struck harbor seals in New England, according to scientists at the Center ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 31, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Steps you can take to protect yourself from the flu

(HealthDay)—With the United States in the throes of one of the worst flu outbreaks in years, health-care experts say there are ways you can fight back and protect yourself from the virus.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 10, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New study offers insight on pandemic flu

(Medical Xpress)—Pandemic flu continues to threaten public health, especially in the wake of the recent emergence of an H7N9 low pathogenic avian influenza strain in humans. A recent study published in ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 26, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

H7N9 bird flu spreads to central China's Hunan

China's deadly outbreak of H7N9 bird flu has spread to the central province of Hunan, local health authorities said Saturday, the third announcement in three days of a case in a new location.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Flu emergency declared in NY; 20K cases in state

New York's governor declared a public health emergency Saturday for the state because of the severity of the flu season, as officials across the U.S. grapple with the worst flu outbreak in several years.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 12, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers identify key peptides that could lead to a universal vaccine for influenza

(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers at the University of Southampton, University of Oxford and Retroscreeen Virology Ltd have discovered a series of peptides, found on the internal structures of influenza viruses that could lead ...

Medical research created Jan 31, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Way to make one-way flu vaccine discovered

A new process to make a one-time, universal influenza vaccine has been discovered by a researcher at Georgia State University's Center for Inflammation, Immunity and Infection and his partners.

Medications created Dec 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Massive US flu outbreak claims at least 18 lives

The United States was in the grip Thursday of a deadly influenza outbreak that has hit harder and earlier than in previous years, and has claimed the lives of at least 18 children.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Maryland researchers study how flu is spread, question direct vs. indirect contact

Every flu season, doctors instruct their patients in the basics of respiratory etiquette: To limit spread of the disease, wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough and practice good hygiene.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

H7N9 bird flu spreads to southern China

China's deadly outbreak of H7N9 bird flu has spread to a province in the country's south, the government said Friday, marking the second announcement in two days of a case in a new location.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 26, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

China reports 27th death from H7N9 bird flu (Update)

The death toll from the H7N9 bird flu virus has risen to 27, state media said Thursday after a man died in central China's Hunan Province.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 02, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

First influenza vaccine brought to clinical testing

Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Switzerland's Cytos Biotechnology AG today announced that the first healthy volunteer has been dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial with their ...

Medications created May 17, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Animal health agency: Bird flu poses 'exceptional situation' (Update)

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) on Thursday said H7N9 bird flu posed an "exceptional situation" as the outbreak among Chinese poultry claimed a 10th human victim.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 11, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0