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Computer-Aided Influenza Virus Vaccine Created

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Computer-Aided Influenza Virus Vaccine Created A team of molecular biologists and computer scientists at Stony Brook University have used a novel method to weaken influenza virus by designing hundreds of mutations to its genetic code to create an effective vaccine. Read more on Newswise Tags: molecular biologists, Influenza, stony brook university, Brook, Stony, influenza virus [...]

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Flu Infections Continue to Spread in Taiwan AsiaOne

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AsiaOne Flu infections continue to spread in TaiwanAsiaOneThe number of people afflicted with influenza complications will steadily increase next week, Chou Jih-haw, deputy director-general of the Department of Health's Center for Disease Control (CDC), warned yesterday, calling on the people to be on guard, ... and more& » Read the full story: Flu infections continue [...]

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3 Metro-Area Students Honored for Journalism

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3 metro-area students honored for journalism Three metro-area high school students were finalists in the 2011 Indiana Student Journalist of the Year award announced today. Daniel Morgan of North Central High School and Lauren Chapman and Hannah Ishikawa, both of Ben Davis High School, were among the eight Indiana student journalists nominated for the award. [...]

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Twelve Swine Flu Cases Reported in Five States Says CDC USA Medical News Today

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CTV.ca Twelve Swine Flu Cases Reported In Five States, Says CDC, USAMedical News TodayA sample of mucus taken from the patient came back positive for influenza, according to a hospital pathologist. The virus was identified by rRT-PCR (real-time, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) as an inconclusive influenza A virus by the ...Mineral County health officials verify [...]

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Vanderbilt Reports Serious Flu Cases on Rise

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Vanderbilt reports serious flu cases on rise Middle Tennessee’s flu season is peaking later this year and is still going strong with no immediate sign of decline. Read more on Daily News Journal Tags: middle tennessee, Middle, flu cases, Season, flu season, sign

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Canine Influenza Vaccine Passed Real-World Tests, Given Full License

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Canine influenza vaccine passed real-world tests, given full license A vaccine against the canine influenza virus that has been tested under a conditional license for the past year was awarded a full license by the Department of Agriculture this week. Read more on The Oregonian Tags: influenza vaccine, Agriculture, canine influenza virus, Canine, conditional license, [...]

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Bird Flu's Path From Poultry to People CBC.ca

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CBC.ca Bird flu's path from poultry to peopleCBC.caBird flu, or avian influenza, is an infectious disease that in most cases affects only birds. But a subtype of the virus called H5N1 can migrate to humans and is sometimes fatal. H5N1 is one of several hundred subtypes of the Type A influenza virus and ...Hong Kong [...]

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Vt Hospital Restricts Birth Unit Amid Flu Fear

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Vt hospital restricts birth unit amid flu fear Associated Press - February 25, 2011 7:55 AM ET BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - Officials at Fletcher Allen Health Care are restricting visitors to the Burlington, Vt., hospital's birthing unit, amid... Read more on WCAX-TV Vermont Tags: birth, allen health care, fletcher allen health, unit, Press, fletcher allen [...]

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Swine Influenza Map

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Track documented cases of H1N1 swine flu around the world: View Larger Map Tags: Influenza, swine influenza, swine flu, Swine, View

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Hospital Workers Don't Always Practice What the Experts Preach in Getting Flu ... San Jose Mercury News

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Hospital workers don't always practice what the experts preach in getting flu ...San Jose Mercury NewsInfluenza vaccination rates vary widely at Bay Area hospitals, prompting some advocates to call for mandatory policies and stepped-up educational campaigns to prevent hospital workers from infecting others. "Health care professionals come in contact ... and more& » Read the [...]

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Influenza A(H1N1): 32 New Cases Detected

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Influenza A(H1N1): 32 new cases detected KUALA LUMPUR: Thirty-two new cases of Influenza A(H1N1) were confirmed over the 24 hours up to Wednesday evening, taking the total number of cumulative cases to 15,019 so far, Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said Thursday. Read more on New Straits Times Tags: ismail merican, [...]

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Influenza A(H1N1): 3 New Cases in Johor

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Influenza A(H1N1): 3 new cases in Johor KUALA LUMPUR: One influenza-like illness (ILI) cluster involving seven people, including three who tested positive influenza H1N1, has been reported in Johor today. Read more on New Straits Times Tags: Influenza, illness, Johor, new straits times, kuala lumpur

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Medicago to Close 2nd Tranche of Philip Morris Investment TechFinance

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Medicago to Close 2nd Tranche of Philip Morris InvestmentTechFinanceThe warrants were not exercised by PM Investments and expired on October 20, 2010 in accordance with their terms Medicago intends to use proceeds for continued clinical development of the plant-based manufactured Influenza Virus-Like Particles vaccines ...Medicago Shareholders Approve Investment by Philip Morris Investments B.V.MarketWatch (press release) [...]

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Caregivers Need Booster Shots, Too!

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Caregivers need booster shots, too! Now is the perfect time to check the immunization status of children and their adult caregivers. Read more on Denison Bulletin & Review Tags: Caregivers, booster shots, immunization status, Immunization, perfect time

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Genesee Has Very Limited Supply of Influenza Vaccine the Daily News Online

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Genesee has very limited supply of influenza vaccineThe Daily News OnlineThe Genesee County Health Department has a very limited supply of influenza vaccine which will be administered only to underprivileged adults and children. Appointments for those who qualify will be made on a case-by-case basis. ... Read the full story: Genesee has very limited supply [...]

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Flu Season at Peak

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Flu season at peak Flu season is at its peak in Mississippi but health officials say it isn't to late to get a flu shot. Read more on DeSoto Times-Tribune Tags: peak, Season, Flu, health officials, flu season, desoto times

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