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GSK flu shot may raise adult narcolepsy risk -Finnish ...
GlaxoSmithKline Plc's H1N1 pandemic flu shot may put adults at higher risk of developing narcolepsy, not only children as previous studies found, Finland's National Institute for Health and Welfare said on Thursday.
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Mysterious respiratory illness sickens 7 in Alabama; 2 dead
Alabama state health officials are trying to figure out what mystery illness has caused two people to die and five others to become ill.
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Well: Aging: Fewer Elderly Deaths in Flu Pandemics
Age has its privileges, and a new study suggests that one of them may be immunity to some flu pandemics.
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Fatal Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Encephalopathy in Immunocompetent Man
We report an immunocompetent patient who had fatal encephalopathy after mild influenza.
Novel approach for influenza vaccination shows promise in early animal testing
The vaccine concept, which was developed by scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , represents an important step forward in the quest to develop a universal influenza vaccine -- one that would protect against most or all influenza strains without the need for an annual vaccination.
H1N1, AH3 Viruses Found In Mysterious Cases Involving Death and Sickness
A health report shows one of the two people who died recently due to respiratory illness suffered from the H1N1 virus.
One of the deaths in the recent outbreak of an unknown respiratory illness could be associated with the H1N1 flu virus.
Swine flu pandemic of 2009 more deadly for younger adults, UCI study finds
As the world prepares for what may be the next pandemic strain of influenza virus, in the H7N9 bird flu, a new UC Irvine study reveals that the 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic was deadliest for people under the age of 65, while those 65 and over had greater immunity due to previous exposure to similar viruses.
'Universal' flu vaccine effective in animals
Eight spikes made of viral protein in this synthetic nanoparticle cause the immune system to produce antibodies for a broader spectrum of flu strains than do the common seasonal shots.
'Shocking incompetence': UK health officials threw away A 74m of bird flu 'wonder-drug'
UK's Department of Health threw away A 74m worth of Tamiflu, the antiviral drug, before its expiry date, due to unsafe storage procedures.
Taiwan expects to host World Medical Association meet in 2016
Geneva, May 20 Taiwan is expected to host a World Medical Association conference in 2016 for the first time, Taiwan's top health official said Monday.
Flu drug bill 'shocking waste'
The government spent A 424m stockpiling a drug to treat flu despite there being question marks over the effectiveness of the medicine called Tamiflu, a public spending watchdog has found.
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.
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 .
Wisconsin bill would eliminate workplace flu-shot requirement
Wisconsin employers, including hospitals, nursing homes and other health care agencies, could no longer require workers to get flu shots under a bill pending in the Legislature.
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)
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.
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.
Swine flu found in elephant seals off Calif.
The Contra Costa Times cites a University of California, Davis study that finds the seals contracted the H1N1 virus back in 2010, just as the pandemic caused by the virus was winding down in humans.
Pandemic Swine Flu Virus Found in Seals
The swine flu virus that caused a 2009 pandemic has been found in elephant seals off the central California coast, according to new research.