Simple, common sense behaviors, including having a discussion at home about how to prevent influenza, can help limit the spread of H1N1 in a household, according to a study of the initial outbreak in New York City in 2009. Published in the April 1 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, the study is available online. People with influenza symptoms are often told to stay home from work or school, which is why scientists need to understand how household transmission works and how to control it, not only in responding to H1N1 but also in preparing for future pandemics… (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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Medical leaders have been accused of not taking the threat to young children from swine flu seriously enough, as time runs out for parents to have their under-fives vaccinated. (Source: Pulse)
Diffuse alveolar damage is the main pathologic finding in fatal cases of swine flu but it may be overshadowed by an acute bacterial bronchopneumonia. American Journal of Clinical Pathology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
The vast majority of US adults at increased risk for complications from swine flu remains unvaccinated despite ample vaccine supply. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Following reports of influenza A, H1N1 (Swine flu) cases in Burera district last week, officials in the Ministry of Health have said that the spread has now been contained. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
A six-month notice period is introduced into contractRelated items from OnMedicaScotland’s new GP Contract cost £160 million more than expectedBMA denies GP swine flu ’strike’ claimsDoctors slam ‘disappointing’ pay award Agenda for Change has failed, claim MPsPublic sector pay cap slammed by doctors (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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It’s no wildfire, but H1N1 swine flu continues to smolder in the U.S. Last month, 300 people died of H1N1. (Source: WebMD Health)
This document provides updated information on obesity and morbid obesity as risk factors for serious 2009 H1N1-related complications based on findings from recent studies. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)
Applied Nanoscience Inc. (ANI) (PINKSHEETS: APNN), a nanotechnology-based filtration company, today announced that it has received extremely positive test results on the effectiveness of the disposable NanoFense™ Protective Face Mask when challenged with the current swine influenza virus (H1N1). In addition, their proprietary NanoFense coating formulation proved to be equally effective when challenged directly with rhinovirus, the cause of the common cold. Both of the studies were conducted by a nationally recognized independent BSL-3 laboratory… (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Applied Nanoscience Inc. (ANI) (PINKSHEETS: APNN), a nanotechnology-based filtration company, today announced that it has received extremely positive test results on the effectiveness of the disposable NanoFense™ Protective Face Mask when challenged with the current swine influenza virus (H1N1)… (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
