Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Mexico declares bird flu 'emergency'

The Mexican government declared a national animal health emergency on Monday in the face of an aggressive bird flu epidemic that has infected nearly 1.7 million poultry.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Jordan reports five swine flu deaths since Jan 1

Five people have died in Jordan since the beginning of the year from swine flu, the health ministry said Sunday, adding that it has recorded 130 cases of the virus.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

CDC: 105 US children died this flu season

(AP)—Health officials say the flu season is winding down, and it has killed 105 children—about the average toll.

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Flu watchers tap social media might

Dr. Andrea Dugas recalled widespread skepticism at a medical conference a few years ago when a colleague suggested that social media mentions and search volume could one day forecast flu activity.

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