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Wal-Mart Adds 11 States and More Medicines to $4 Generics Prescription Program

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (NYSE: WMT) announced that starting today, it is rolling out its $4 generic prescription program in 11 additional states and adding 17 more prescriptions to the program. With the announcement, the expanded $4 generic prescription program will now be available in an additional 502 stores throughout Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Washington and West Virginia.

Flu :: U.S. and Mexico Pledge Increased Cooperation in Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Along Border

The United States and M?xico today announced the signing of an agreement to boost cooperation on pandemic influenza preparedness among the six Mexican states and four U.S. states that share the international boundary.

Child Care :: Under-nourishment, terrorism challenges to child health, PM India

Warning that under-nourishment, environmental damage, conflicts and terrorism posed serious challenge to children’s health, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said it was important to “respect and uphold” the right to health of children.

Tamiflu linked to abnormal behavior

The maker of the antiviral medication Tamiflu issued a new warning for the flu drug Monday, saying patients must be closely monitored for potential psychiatric problems, including delirium and suicide.

Flu :: CDC Announces Weeklong Event to Focus on the Importance of Influenza Vaccination

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced the designation of the week after Thanksgiving as National Influenza Vaccination Week. This year, National Influenza Vaccination Week will run from November 27 to December 3. This event is designed to raise awareness of the importance of continuing influenza (flu) vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine through the months of November, December and beyond.

Flu :: U of S Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization team discovers key step in flu virus replication

As public health officials around the world keep a nervous eye on the spread of avian influenza, the University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) has uncovered a key step in how the influenza virus causes infection.

Flu :: Flu Shot Clinic This Week – Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville

Mayo Clinic will be offering flu shots to registered patients during the week of November 13-17 from 9-11 a.m. and 1:30-4 p.m. each day on the 7th floor of the Davis Building. No appointment is necessary.

NIH director addresses medical research challenges

The greatest risk in science is to stop taking risks,? said Elias A. Zerhouni, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Md.

Flu :: Flu drug Tamiflu may pose risk of mental side effects – FDA

The FDA has announced a new warning for the flu drug Tamiflu. The new warning notes reports of self-injury and delirium in flu patients taking Tamiflu, mainly among children in Japan.

Septic Shock :: New study finds on/off switch for septic shock

According to a new study, septic shock — a dangerous, often deadly runaway immune response — is controlled by a genetic on/off switch. The research also suggests how a drug might temper sepsis. This is the first time this genetic mechanism has been revealed in an experimental animal.