News results: "flu season"

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Specials

Wegmans to Offer Free Antibiotics

Wegmans to Offer Free Antibiotics

Starting Tuesday, Wegmans Food Markets offers its customer antibiotics at no charge for a period...
» read full story January 07th, 2009 - 15:07
Holiday Myths Debunked By Science

Holiday Myths Debunked By Science

Myths are common in all domains, but it seems like medicine has the bulk of them. You all must...
» read full story December 18th, 2008 - 18:09
Fall Babies Have 30 Percent Higher Risk of Developing Asthma

Fall Babies Have 30 Percent Higher Risk of Developing Asthma

Children born four months before peak flu season are more likely to develop childhood asthma...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 16:45
Flu Season Is Almost Here, Get Vaccinated, CDC Recommends

Flu Season Is Almost Here, Get Vaccinated, CDC Recommends

In an attempt to reduce the number of people getting influenza or dying from it, on Wednesday, the...
» read full story September 25th, 2008 - 14:20
West Nile Virus Still Out There

West Nile Virus Still Out There

Although September is known as the end of mosquitoes season that does not necessarily mean the...
» read full story September 08th, 2008 - 15:00
FDA Makes This Year’s Flu Vaccines Public

FDA Makes This Year’s Flu Vaccines Public

As autumn is approaching, people should be ready to welcome the flu season. And the best way to do...
» read full story August 07th, 2008 - 17:15
West Nile Virus – Facts You Should Know

West Nile Virus – Facts You Should Know

As the warm season is here, the risk for mosquito-borne diseases has increased and West Nile virus...
» read full story June 12th, 2008 - 12:09
Manufacturers to Boost Number of Flu Vaccines for Next Season

Manufacturers to Boost Number of Flu Vaccines for Next Season

Despite inefficiency of the flu vaccines this year in the U.S., the five companies manufacturing...
» read full story May 12th, 2008 - 11:12
‘American Idol’ Ladies’ Night On Stage

‘American Idol’ Ladies’ Night On Stage

It was ladies’ turn to take the stage Wednesday night on "American Idol" and show the...
» read full story February 21st, 2008 - 23:02
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Business

Wegmans Will Start Selling Free Antibiotics

Wegmans Will Start Selling Free Antibiotics

Starting Tuesday, Wegmans Food Markets offers its customer antibiotics at no charge for a period...
» read full story January 09th, 2009 - 12:55
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World

Saudi Arabia will not bar pilgrims for fear of swine flu

Riyadh  - Saudi Arabia will not bar pilgrims from countries that have reported cases of swine...
» read full story May 12th, 2009 - 23:32

Mexico shuts schools nationwide as flu deaths reach 149

Mexico City - Mexico on Monday closed schools and universities until May 6 and limited commercial...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 14:56

Indonesia Tourism Industry Still Waiting To Rebound

Jakarta - Indonesia, a vast archipelago nation with the world's second-longest shoreline, has...
» read full story November 25th, 2008 - 10:21
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Science

Study: Autumn Babies Are More Prone To Childhood Asthma

Study: Autumn Babies Are More Prone To Childhood Asthma

Are you afraid of having a child with asthma? A new study suggests that the time of the year in...
» read full story November 22nd, 2008 - 12:42
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U.S.

Flu Strain Resistant To Antiviral Treatment Found

Flu Strain Resistant To Antiviral Treatment Found

 Physicians have found a recently mutated strain of flu that resists the most commonly...
» read full story January 11th, 2009 - 10:08
Get Your Flu Shot! Flu Vaccine, The Best Option For Protection Against Influenza

Get Your Flu Shot! Flu Vaccine, The Best Option For Protection Against Influenza

In an attempt to encourage people to get their flu shot, the Centers for Disease Control and...
» read full story December 11th, 2008 - 19:51
The National Influenza Vaccination Week Is Here

The National Influenza Vaccination Week Is Here

National Influenza Vaccination Week is set for Dec. 8 – 12. Therefore, Americans are all invited...
» read full story December 11th, 2008 - 07:25
Health Officials Urge People to Get Flu Shots

Health Officials Urge People to Get Flu Shots

Given that the flu season is nearing rapidly, United States health officials have...
» read full story October 18th, 2008 - 14:10
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Sports

Solid Lazio A Tough Affair For Leaders Inter Milan

Rome - A tough challenge awaits Inter Milan on Saturday when they visit Lazio hoping to retain a...
» read full story December 04th, 2008 - 14:01

Rondo Records First Triple-Double, Celtics Pound Pacers

Los Angeles - Rajon Rondo recorded his first career triple-double, and the Boston Celtics extracted...
» read full story December 04th, 2008 - 11:44

Yao overpowers Howard as Rockets edge Magic

Los Angeles - Trying to guard Chinese superstar Yao Ming, Dwight Howard thought he was in a fairy...
» read full story November 23rd, 2008 - 21:18
Warriors Are Out – The Play-Off Drama Begins

Warriors Are Out – The Play-Off Drama Begins

The Phoenix Suns managed to ruin the Golden State’s plans for the play-offs. With the loss...
» read full story April 15th, 2008 - 17:08
The Wizards Showed Theirs Skills

The Wizards Showed Theirs Skills

The Boston Celtics didn’t know what to expect from their third encounter this season with the...
» read full story April 10th, 2008 - 14:50
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Health

WHO reports 1,658 confirmed cases of swine flu

Geneva - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday confirmed 1,658 cases of the new...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 23:11

WHO confirms 1025 flu cases in 20 countries

Geneva - The World Health Organization confirmed Monday 1025 officially reported cases of influenza...
» read full story May 04th, 2009 - 20:47

WHO rejects criticism it acted too slowly on swine flu

Geneva - The World Health Organization Friday rejected criticism that it was too slow in reacting...
» read full story May 01st, 2009 - 16:09
Resistance to Popular Tamiflu Growing

Resistance to Popular Tamiflu Growing

Roche Holding AG’s Tamiflu appears inefficient in some people suffering from flu viruses...
» read full story March 03rd, 2009 - 14:41
Popular Flu Medicine Is No Longer Efficient Due to Mutations

Popular Flu Medicine Is No Longer Efficient Due to Mutations

Researchers reported Monday that Tamiflu-resistant influenza A viruses are now spreading widely...
» read full story March 03rd, 2009 - 00:23
Flu Viruses Mutate, Become Resistant to Tamiflu

Flu Viruses Mutate, Become Resistant to Tamiflu

A recent government study showed that the influenza A viruses that resist the antiviral drug...
» read full story March 02nd, 2009 - 21:09

Flu Makes Another Victim

Although the flu season is coming to an end, the infection seems to be more dangerous than ever....
» read full story February 26th, 2009 - 15:35
Take Your Flu Vaccine Right Away!

Take Your Flu Vaccine Right Away!

Even if winter is in its last days, this doesn’t mean you should avoid taking the vaccine...
» read full story February 21st, 2009 - 12:54
Deaths of Two Children from Flu – A Wakeup Call to Get Vaccinated

Deaths of Two Children from Flu – A Wakeup Call to Get Vaccinated

The recent deaths of two children in New York and Boston because of the flu underline once...
» read full story February 19th, 2009 - 15:25
It’s High Time Children Were Strongly Protected Against the Flu’s Massive Attack

It’s High Time Children Were Strongly Protected Against the Flu’s Massive Attack

It appears that the flu caused the death of the 10-year-old Long Island, New York child. Cynthia...
» read full story February 18th, 2009 - 19:07
Flu Strikes In North Carolina, 6-Year-Old Dies

Flu Strikes In North Carolina, 6-Year-Old Dies

Unfortunately, flu has made its first victim this season in North Carolina, as health leaders...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 14:30
CDC: Flu Season at Peak, Get Your Vaccine Now!

CDC: Flu Season at Peak, Get Your Vaccine Now!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of an increased number of people getting...
» read full story February 06th, 2009 - 15:25
Flu Outbreak Expected This Winter! Single Anti-Flu Treatment Not Enough

Flu Outbreak Expected This Winter! Single Anti-Flu Treatment Not Enough

This season it is recommended that doctors prescribe rimantidine along with Tamiflu because this...
» read full story February 02nd, 2009 - 15:00
China Reports Its 4th Bird Flu Victim

China Reports Its 4th Bird Flu Victim

Another Chinese woman has died of bird flu, the Health Ministry said Saturday.  She is the...
» read full story January 24th, 2009 - 15:50
Tamiflu-resistant Flu Strain Found in Salt Lake County

Tamiflu-resistant Flu Strain Found in Salt Lake County

Health officials from the Salt Lake Valley Health Department have found a recently mutated strain...
» read full story January 21st, 2009 - 15:33
Flu Strain Resistant To Antiviral Treatment Found This Season

Flu Strain Resistant To Antiviral Treatment Found This Season

 Physicians have found a recently mutated strain of flu that resists the most commonly...
» read full story January 09th, 2009 - 14:10
Wegmans To Offer Free Antibiotics

Wegmans To Offer Free Antibiotics

Starting Tuesday, Wegmans Food Markets offers its customer antibiotics at no charge for a period...
» read full story January 07th, 2009 - 21:24
Health Authorities: US Flu Strain Resistant to Tamiflu

Health Authorities: US Flu Strain Resistant to Tamiflu

United States health authorities warned the population that the current strain of flu circulating...
» read full story December 22nd, 2008 - 13:36
This Year’s Flu Bugs Are Resistant to Tamiflu

This Year’s Flu Bugs Are Resistant to Tamiflu

Government health officials announced Friday that a leading flu medicine, Tamiflu, might not work...
» read full story December 20th, 2008 - 17:05
Don’t Hesitate And Get Vaccinated Against Influenza!

Don’t Hesitate And Get Vaccinated Against Influenza!

A survey conducted by the Rand Corp. showed that less than a third of adults living in the United...
» read full story December 11th, 2008 - 22:03
Get Your Flu Shot! Flu Vaccine, the Best Option for Protection against Influenza

Get Your Flu Shot! Flu Vaccine, the Best Option for Protection against Influenza

In an attempt to encourage people to get their flu shot, the Centers for Disease Control and...
» read full story December 11th, 2008 - 11:18
Half-Dose Flu Shots Work Just As Well In Young Adults

Half-Dose Flu Shots Work Just As Well In Young Adults

As the National Influenza Vaccination Week is ongoing, all Americans at high risk of getting the...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 14:55
The National Influenza Vaccination Week Is Here! Get Your Shot!

The National Influenza Vaccination Week Is Here! Get Your Shot!

National Influenza Vaccination Week is set for Dec. 8 – 12. Therefore, Americans are all invited...
» read full story December 08th, 2008 - 13:39
Autumn Babies More Likely To Develop Asthma

Autumn Babies More Likely To Develop Asthma

U.S. researchers concluded on Friday that babies that are born four months before the peak cold and...
» read full story November 23rd, 2008 - 10:53

Babies Born In Fall More Predisposed To Asthma

A study that will be published next month in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 18:36
Autumn Babies Are More Prone To Childhood Asthma

Autumn Babies Are More Prone To Childhood Asthma

Are you afraid of having a child with asthma? A new study suggests that the time of the year in...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 15:20
Update: Google Tool Tracks Flu Outbreaks Faster

Update: Google Tool Tracks Flu Outbreaks Faster

Fever? Headache? Sore Throat? You might find answers to all these symptoms through a new tool as...
» read full story November 14th, 2008 - 13:40
Flu Shots for Everybody! Take yours!

Flu Shots for Everybody! Take yours!

As winter is just two months away, US health authorities are more alert than ever and urge...
» read full story October 20th, 2008 - 14:30
Getting a Flu Vaccine, the Best Option for Protection against Influenza

Getting a Flu Vaccine, the Best Option for Protection against Influenza

Public health officials are urging people to get the flu shot needed for protection against...
» read full story October 17th, 2008 - 15:03
Flu Season Continues to Pose a Major Health Threat

Flu Season Continues to Pose a Major Health Threat

Despite annual vaccinations, the U.S. faces a burden of influenza that results in thousands of...
» read full story September 29th, 2008 - 16:20
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