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4 hrs ago | BioMed Central

Impact of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) in a...

High rates of bacterial coinfection in autopsy data from the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic suggest synergies between flu and pneumococcal disease during pandemic conditions, and highlight the importance of interventions like the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine that may mitigate the impact of a pandemic.

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Related Topix: Epidemic, Natural Disasters, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine

Mon May 20, 2013

Saipan Tribune

CHC confirms 3 cases of ARDS; 1 death recorded

Officials of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. disclosed yesterday that the public hospital has had three confirmed cases of adult respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, of which one patient has died.

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Related Topix: Health, Bird Flu

World Health Organization

WHO Director-General addresses the Sixty-sixth World Health Assembly

Ten years ago, the World Health Assembly met under a cloud of anxiety. SARS, the first severe new disease of the 21st century, was spreading explosively along the routes of international air travel, placing any city with an international airport at risk of imported cases.

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Related Topix: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Health, Bird Flu, Epidemic, Natural Disasters

PhysOrg Weblog

Germ-fighting vaccine system makes great strides in delivery

A novel vaccine study from South Dakota State University will headline the groundbreaking research that will be unveiled at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists' National Biotechnology Conference .

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Related Topix: South Dakota State University, Dakota State University, Infectious Diseases, Medicine, Health

EurekAlert!

Predicting infectious influenza

A new computer model could help scientists predict when a particular strain of avian influenza might become infectious from bird to human, according to a report to be published in the International Journal Data Mining and Bioinformatics .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Bird Flu, Biotech, Science / Technology, Bioinformatics, Science, University of Arizona

Crofs Blogs

H7N9 confirmed in Zengcheng poultry sample

A poultry sample in south China has tested positive for H7N9 virus, the country's agriculture authority said on Monday.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Bird Flu, Health, Medicine

Charleston Gazette

Putnam County Health Department still offering vaccines

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Despite the financial problems the Putnam County Health Department is facing, clinical services are still being offered, said the department's medical director.

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Related Topix: Charleston, WV, Medicine, Health

Sun May 19, 2013

The Nation

Political interference behind the sacking of GPO chief: rural doctors

The sacking of the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation 's managing director was due to political interference, health advocates and the Rural Doctors Society said yesterday.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

FarmingUK

Porcine Immunologist

Purpose The Pirbright Institute carries out research on a number of important viral diseases of swine such as those inducing classical swine fever, foot-and-mouth disease, African swine fever and influenza.The Porcine immunologist post is aimed at strengthening fundamental research capability in the field of pig immunology and analysis of immune ... (more)

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Related Topix: Allergy and Immunology, Medicine, Immunology, Biology, Science, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health

Sat May 18, 2013

Seeking Alpha

McDonald's: Where's The Beef Behind This Valuation?

McDonald's reported its April same-store sales results a couple of weeks ago, noting same-store sales deterioration in 2 of 3 major market segments and just 0.7% growth in the U.S. The company's international expansion was supposed to add growth to the McDonald's story, but it was sorely missing in April.

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Related Topix: Restaurant Management, Mcdonalds, Yum Brands, Bird Flu, Health, Medicine, Life, Food, Hamburger

The Nation

GPO agrees to fire managing director for negligence

Dr Pipat Yingseri, chairman of the board, said it had met to discuss irregularities in the purchasing and procurement of raw materials to make paracetamol, and delays in the construction of an influenza-vaccine plant and an HIV/Aids drug plant.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

LiveScience

Swine Flu Found in Elephant Seals

The H1N1 virus strain that caused a 2009 swine flu outbreak in humans was detected in northern elephant seals off the coast of central California.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, UC Davis

Fri May 17, 2013

Northwest Herald

McHenry Township could take over care of historical cemetery

McHENRY – More than 50 years after the last person was buried at Ostend Cemetery, its caretakers are hoping McHenry Township will take over the maintenance of the one-acre plot off Route 120 west of McHenry.

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Related Topix: McHenry, IL, Medicine, Health

BBC News

New school flu vaccine pilot mooted

Highland Council plans to pilot an annual flu vaccination for schoolchildren before rolling it out for all P1 to S5 pupils.

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Related Topix: Vaccinations, Health, Medicine

Medical News Today

Evidence Of Host Adaptation Of Avian-Origin Influenza A Virus

Main Category: Bird Flu / Avian Flu Also Included In: Flu / Cold / SARS ; Respiratory / Asthma Article Date: 17 May 2013 - 0:00 PDT A novel avian-origin reassortant influenza A virus emerged in China in February 2013, and is associated with severe lower respiratory tract diseases.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Bird Flu, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, World News, China

American Academy of Family Physicians

H7N9 Case Numbers Stalled, But Pandemic Potential Remains

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Related Topix: Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Family Practice, Medicine, Health, Bird Flu, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Infectious Diseases

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

UC Davis researchers find swine flu virus in elephant seals

UC Davis researchers have discovered swine flu in California elephant seals, but the marine mammals don't exhibit any large runny noses.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, UC Davis, Medicine, Epidemic, Natural Disasters

Thu May 16, 2013

Scoop

Cantabrians keen to tackle flu this winter

New Zealand's District Health Boards have ordered over a million doses, more than ever before.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Vaccinations

EurekAlert!

Expert questions US public health agency advice on influenza vaccines

Promotion of influenza vaccines is one of the most visible and aggressive public health policies today, writes Doshi.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Vaccinations

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Swine flu found in elephant seals off California

File-This Sept. 2001 file photo shows Elephant seals cavorting on a beach along California's central coast in San Simeon Calif.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, San Simeon, CA, Davis, CA, Medicine, UC Davis