Influenza :: Child death not caused by influenza, Australia
The West Australian Department of Health has confirmed that a 2? – year-old Gosnells child who died on 18Jul did not have influenza A or meningococcal disease.
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Influenza :: Acambis’ universal influenza vaccine enters Phase 1 trial
Acambis plc (Acambis) (LSE: ACM), a leading vaccines company, announces that it has initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial of its universal influenza vaccine candidate, ACAM-FLU-A.
Influenza :: New Universal flu vaccine being tested on humans
A universal influenza vaccine that has been pioneered by researchers from VIB and Ghent University is being tested for the first time on humans by the British-American biotech company Acambis.
Healthy :: Your spouse can pass on good health habits
Being a good role model can truly help a spouse to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Bird Flu :: Avian Influenza in wild birds in Germany, France, Austria
The European Commission has been informed by the French and the Austrian authorities of new suspected cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in their territories. Germany has also confirmed the occurrence of disease in Thuringia.
Guillain Barre Disease :: Northeast China reports 30 cases of Guillain Barre disease
Thirty cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a potentially deadly inflammatory disorder, have been reported since late June in a northeast Chinese city, local health officials confirmed today.
Influenza :: Flu scare in Perth, Australia, 3 children died
Three children have passed away from a combination of infections – influenza A infections and secondary bacterial infection this week in Perth, Australia.
Bird Flu :: Germany bird flu threat level high
The deadly bird avian flu virus H5N1 has spread to German poultry. A domestic goose died of the bird flu virus H5N1 in the village of Wickersdorf, Germany.
Salmonella :: Robert’s American Gourmet Food recalls Veggie Booty, Super Veggie Tings Crunchy Corn Sticks
Dr. Eric E. Whitaker, state public health director, is warning people of Salmonella linked to Veggie Booty and Super Veggie Tings Crunch Corn Sticks Snack Food.
Bird Flu :: H5N1 bird flu virus confirmed in swans, France
Three swans found dead in eastern France due to H5N1 bird flu virus infection, confirmed by French agriculture ministry. Tests were found positive on swans for deadly avian flu virus.