News results: "influenza"

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Health

Swine flu tally is 2,384 cases in 24 countries: WHO

Geneva/Stockholm - The World Health Organization increased Friday the number of...
» read full story May 08th, 2009 - 20:01

Swine flu cases in Britain rise to 39 after more pupils fall ill

London - Five new cases of swine flu infection have been confirmed in Britain, taking to 39 the...
» read full story May 08th, 2009 - 19:17

WHO: 1,893 cases of swine flu, 31 deaths

Geneva  - The number of laboratory confirmed cases of infections of the new influenza A(H1N1)...
» read full story May 07th, 2009 - 22:25

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 reports 1,516 confirmed cases of new flu

Geneva  - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday confirmed 1,516 cases of the...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 20:15

Sweden reports first confirmed case of novel influenza

Stockholm - Sweden on Wednesday reported its first confirmed case of novel influenza A(H1N1), the...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 20:11

WHO: 1,490 cases of new flu, 30 deaths, as scientists meet

Geneva - The World Health Organization held Tuesday an online conference of scientists from various...
» read full story May 05th, 2009 - 23:18

Swine flu spreads to 36 US states - 286 confirmed cases

Washington  - The swine flu virus spread to 36 US states with a total of 286 confirmed cases,...
» read full story May 04th, 2009 - 22:49

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

WHO changes virus name, 257 confirmed cases

Geneva - The World Health Organization updated Thursday the number of laboratory-confirmed cases of...
» read full story May 01st, 2009 - 01:38

Confirmed deaths from new flu in Mexico rise to 12

Mexico City  - Mexican authorities increased to 12 Thursday the number of dead of the new...
» read full story April 30th, 2009 - 23:55

Travel and swine flu: US vice president stirs pot

Washington  - While countries debate whether it's wise to travel to Mexico or the United...
» read full story April 30th, 2009 - 23:12

Japanese woman travelling from US tests positive for influenza

   Tokyo - A Japanese woman who arrived at Tokyo's airport from Los Angeles tested...
» read full story April 30th, 2009 - 19:12

US swine flu numbers rise to 109

Washington - US officials said Thursday the US swine flu confirmed-case total had risen to 109, up...
» read full story April 30th, 2009 - 18:43

WHO: 154 Confirmed Cases of Swine Flu

The World Health Organization updated Thursday the number of laboratory-confirmed cases of swine...
» read full story April 30th, 2009 - 18:22

EU Health Agency Raises Number of Swine Flu Cases

Seven European countries had confirmed cases of people infected with swine flu as of Thursday...
» read full story April 30th, 2009 - 18:14
Swiss Flu Drug Maker Roche Boosts Its Preparedness

Swiss Flu Drug Maker Roche Boosts Its Preparedness

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche announced Wednesday that it had increased its preparedness level...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 14:49

Swiss flu medicine producer Roche ups its preparedness

Geneva  - Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche announced Wednesday that it had increased its...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 13:57

WHO: No need for travel, pork import restrictions

Geneva - World Health Organization officials reiterated Tuesday that travel restrictions would not...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 20:11

What is swine flu? 

Stockholm  - The current outbreak of swine flu which has caused alarm around the world is a...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 17:41

Swine Flu Outbreak - A Cause for "Concern," Obama Says

President Barack Obama said he was closely watching an outbreak of swine flu in the United States,...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 14:03

Swine Flu Death Rate Slowing Down

Mexican Health Minister Jose Angel Cordova Villalobos said late Monday that number of people dying...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 13:30

CDC to issue travel advisory on Mexico

Washington - The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was to issue an advisory...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 22:35

New virus is not "swine flu", Paris-based health organization says

Paris - The virus currently circulating in Mexico and the United States and which has killed at...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 17:36
Flu Death Toll in Mexico on the Rise

Flu Death Toll in Mexico on the Rise

The number of dead in Mexico's flu epidemic rose to 103, Mexican Health Minister Jose Angel Cordova...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 13:54

Swine Flu Spread Worries CDC Officials

Swine flu has turned into an epidemic in Mexico City where it has killed as many as 60 people and...
» read full story April 25th, 2009 - 13:00

Seven Cases of Human Swine Flu Reported in the US

The number of people contracting swine flu is on the rise in the United States with the Centers for...
» read full story April 24th, 2009 - 15:05

Two Cases of Human Swine Flu Traced in California

Two kids in California got infected with swine flu in late March but they recovered, according to...
» read full story April 22nd, 2009 - 15:41

3-year-old in Vietnam dies of bird flu

   Hanoi  - A 3-year-old Vietnamese boy has died of avian influenza after four...
» read full story March 20th, 2009 - 09:51
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Technology

Google Releases Its Newest Service: Google Flu Trends

Google Releases Its Newest Service: Google Flu Trends

Google Inc. announced the release of a new tool, which will provide information about potential...
» read full story November 13th, 2008 - 11:07
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U.S.

Doctors report third US death from swine flu

   Washington - A man suffering heart problems died from were called complications...
» read full story May 10th, 2009 - 22:21

US swine flu cases increase to 642, likely to spread

Washington - The number of people sickened by swine influenza in the United States increased to 642...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 23:08

US braces for worse from swine flu

Washington - The United States braced for worse from the swine flu outbreak Tuesday as officials...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 09:30

Sebelius confirmed as US health secretary amid swine-flu scare

Washington  - Kathleen Sebelius was approved by the US Senate as health secretary Tuesday,...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 08:34

Obama asks Congress for 1.5 billion dollars for flu

Washington - US President Barack Obama is asking Congress for an added 1.5 billion dollars to fight...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 21:51

Swine flu cases rise to 64 in five US states

Washington  - The number of human swine influenza cases in the United States increased to 64...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 19:31

New York City probes more possible cases of swine flu

New York - New York health authorities were looking for possible new cases of swine flu at a second...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 19:30
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
Google Releases Its Newest Tool: Google Flu Trends

Google Releases Its Newest Tool: Google Flu Trends

Google Inc. announced the release of a new tool, which will provide information about potential...
» read full story November 14th, 2008 - 11:17
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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Business

Mexico says bans on pork products not meeting WTO rules

Geneva - Mexico has called on members of the World Trade Organization to withdraw any measures...
» read full story May 05th, 2009 - 23:17

Wall Street falls for second day on swine flu, banking fears

New York - Major US stock indices fell for a second straight day Tuesday as concerns over the...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 09:03
Medicare Premiums To Remain Steady In 2009

Medicare Premiums To Remain Steady In 2009

Medicare officials have announced that 2009 would be the sixth year not to register an...
» read full story September 21st, 2008 - 22:26
GSK’s Shares Up on EU Permission to Sell Bird-Flu Vaccine

GSK’s Shares Up on EU Permission to Sell Bird-Flu Vaccine

GlaxoSmithKline, the United Kingdom-based pharmaceutical, biological, and healthcare company,...
» read full story May 19th, 2008 - 21:51
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Specials

New Flu Vaccine Based on Human Antibodies May Come in Years

A new vaccine fighting several strains of the flu, including the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu,...
» read full story February 24th, 2009 - 15:00
The American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Flu Shots for All Children Six Months and Older

The American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Flu Shots for All Children Six Months and Older

For those who don’t know yet, the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending flu shots...
» read full story January 03rd, 2009 - 12:40
Bird Flu Outbreak in China Raises Concern Over Human Transmission

Bird Flu Outbreak in China Raises Concern Over Human Transmission

  Chinese authorities announced on Tuesday that they had begun destroying and vaccinating...
» read full story December 18th, 2008 - 13:23
Update: The Efficacy Of Hong Kong’s Bird Flu Vaccine Questioned

Update: The Efficacy Of Hong Kong’s Bird Flu Vaccine Questioned

This week’s bird flu outbreak is the first incident of this type on a Hong Kong farm since 2003,...
» read full story December 10th, 2008 - 16:20
New Bird Flu Outbreak Reported In Hong Kong

New Bird Flu Outbreak Reported In Hong Kong

Commonly known as the “bird flu” or “avian flu,” avian influenza is a type of influenza caused by...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 19:23
Google Flu Trends – A New Tool to Track Flu Outbreaks

Google Flu Trends – A New Tool to Track Flu Outbreaks

Google wants to be more than a giant search engine; it wants to be closer to its users through its...
» read full story November 15th, 2008 - 14:59
No Influenza This Winter? Better Get Your Shot…

No Influenza This Winter? Better Get Your Shot…

Do you want to be influenza-free this winter? Then, you’d better contact your health care provider...
» read full story September 27th, 2008 - 14:42
Medicare Prescription Drugs Premiums to Increase

Medicare Prescription Drugs Premiums to Increase

Analysis of government data has revealed that in 2009, Medicare prescription drug-plan...
» read full story September 26th, 2008 - 17:18
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
Controversial Autism Study Canceled over “Unethical” Reasons

Controversial Autism Study Canceled over “Unethical” Reasons

The National Institute of Mental Health decided to give up on its study of a therapy called...
» read full story September 19th, 2008 - 14:42
Flu Shots while Pregnant Cut Risk of Infections for You and Your Baby

Flu Shots while Pregnant Cut Risk of Infections for You and Your Baby

Mothers-to-be should consider getting a flu shot while pregnant in order to protect their newborns...
» read full story September 18th, 2008 - 14:40

Survivors of 1918 Flu Pandemic Still Immune

Although hard to believe antibodies from survivors of the most devastating 1918 influenza pandemic...
» read full story August 18th, 2008 - 18:46
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
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
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World

WHO says no evidence virus was a lab creation

Geneva - There is no evidence to support a theory that the new influenza A(H1N1) virus was created...
» read full story May 14th, 2009 - 20:10

Mexico's swine flu death toll reaches 56

Mexico City - The number of dead in Mexico's influenza epidemic of the new virus A(H1N1) has...
» read full story May 11th, 2009 - 20:37

Mexico's flu death toll rises to 44

Mexico City  - The number of dead in Mexico's epidemic of a hitherto-unknown strain of flu...
» read full story May 07th, 2009 - 22:37

Mexico's flu death toll reaches 42

Mexico City - The number of deaths in Mexico known to have been caused by the outbreak of a...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 23:36

Mexico to inject over 2 billion dollars to combat effect of flu

Mexico City - Mexico launched Tuesday a plan to provide more than 1 billion dollars to help...
» read full story May 05th, 2009 - 23:19

New case of swine flu brings to five number in Italy

Rome  - Italy's Health Ministry Tuesday confirmed a new case of swine flu, bringing to five...
» read full story May 05th, 2009 - 20:49

Japan triples medical staff at airports to check for flu

   Tokyo - Japanese airports increased the number of quarantine officials Tuesday as...
» read full story May 05th, 2009 - 20:48

Swine flu jumps from human to human in Germany

Munich  - The new type of swine flu has jumped from one human to another within Germany for...
» read full story May 01st, 2009 - 16:08

Japanese teenager suspected of swine flu after return from Canada

   Tokyo - A Japanese woman arriving from the United States Thursday tested negative...
» read full story May 01st, 2009 - 12:17

New Zealand school isolates 31 swine flu suspects

Wellington - Twenty-seven students from a New Zealand college orchestra and four teachers are being...
» read full story May 01st, 2009 - 11:14

First suspected swine flu case in Lithuania

Vilnius - Lithuania's health authorities were awaiting the results of tests Thursday in what could...
» read full story April 30th, 2009 - 18:57

Australia decrees powers to quarantine swine flu victims

Sydney  - Australians suspected of having swine flu could be forcibly detained under a new...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 11:17

At swine flu epicentre, death toll climbs amid world alert

As the death toll climbed to 152 in Mexico, countries around the world took steps to warn the...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 09:27

Number of flu deaths rises to 152 in Mexico amid panic buying

Mexico City - The number of dead in Mexico's flu epidemic rose to 152, Mexican Health Minister Jose...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 20:04

Five Austrians fall ill with possible swine flu

Vienna - One Austrian woman was "likely" infected with swine flu and four others are...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 19:38

WHO: China Investigates Several Suspicious Flu Cases

China is investigating several suspicious cases involving influenza-like symptoms but has not...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 16:36

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

45 suspected and confirmed swine flu cases in New York City

New York - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday that 28 cases of swine flu have been...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 22:28

Ban says UN on top of the battle against swine flu

New York  - The United Nations has taken steps to lead the fight against the sudden outbreak...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 22:20

EU calls emergency talks as Spain confirms swine flu case

Luxembourg/Brussels - The European Union called an emergency meeting of health ministers and...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 17:04

Bird flu claims fifth human victim in China in one month

Beijing  - A 21-year-old woman was confirmed infected with bird flu in central China's Hunan...
» read full story February 01st, 2009 - 11:13

China Authorities Take Control Measures After Bird Flu Death

It was reported that the woman, who was identified as Huang Yanqing, has bought nine ducks at a...
» read full story January 07th, 2009 - 14:18
Beijing Woman Dies Of Bird Flu

Beijing Woman Dies Of Bird Flu

 A Chinese woman has died of the H5N1 bird flu virus in Beijing, the World Health Organisation...
» read full story January 07th, 2009 - 07:53

Airports Closure Casts Long Shadow On Thai Tourism

Bangkok - The week-long closure of Bangkok's two airports has left the capital's hotels empty,...
» read full story December 04th, 2008 - 11:47

Bird flu outbreak in India's Assam state, 40,000 poultry culled

New Delhi - Authorities in India's north-eastern Assam state culled 40,000 poultry of some 60,000...
» read full story December 01st, 2008 - 14:14
Bird-Flu Strikes At Ukraine Poultry Farm

Bird-Flu Strikes At Ukraine Poultry Farm

According to the Interfax news agency, 153 birds have died from the H5N1 bird-flu virus, at the...
» read full story January 18th, 2008 - 20:27
Equine Influenza Outbreak in Australia Hinders Racing

Equine Influenza Outbreak in Australia Hinders Racing

The recent outbreak of equine influenza (horse flu) in Australia has required the country to impose...
» read full story August 28th, 2007 - 20:11
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Science

New Flu Vaccine Based On Human Antibodies May Come In Years

A new vaccine fighting several strains of the flu, including the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu,...
» read full story February 25th, 2009 - 10:20
Scientists Report A New Method To Create Human Antibodies

Scientists Report A New Method To Create Human Antibodies

The U.S researchers have discovered a new technology to identify and clone human antibodies...
» read full story May 01st, 2008 - 16:08
Scientists Map Worldwide Journey of Seasonal Flu

Scientists Map Worldwide Journey of Seasonal Flu

Scientists have finally solved a long-standing mystery of where seasonal flu viruses originate and...
» read full story April 17th, 2008 - 15:43

Magpie Infected With H5N1 Virus Found In China

Hong Kong went into alert this week when a dead magpie found in an urban area of the region tested...
» read full story June 08th, 2007 - 15:48
Indonesian Health Officials Still Alert Over Bird Flu Threat

Indonesian Health Officials Still Alert Over Bird Flu Threat

Indonesian health officials say the country’s efforts to contain the deadly H5N1 virus have...
» read full story June 06th, 2007 - 15:49
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