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Yesterday (March 31, 2013), the China Health and Family Planning Commission notified the World Health Organization about three cases of influenza A (H7N9). Two were in Shanghai, and the other, in the Anhui province of China.The H7N9 flu...
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Ellen has recently befallen ill with the flu just as her and wife Portia de Rossi were preparing to take a trip to Portia's native home down under. On March 20 Daily Mail reports that Portia is still...
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Connecticut legislators are preparing for next year’s flu season.Public Health Committee members are meeting today to hear testimony on a proposed bill (GA-1182) to require flu shots for health care employees who have direct contact...
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So you thought flu was done for the season? Not quite. National influenza-like illness activity actually increased during the second week of March in the eastern states. Eight states reported widespread geographic influenza activity for the week.Five states...
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For years, people have bought and used products that will kill germs on door knobs, counter tops, and other hard surfaces; but what happens when it turns out that this type of contact is not the easiest mode of transmission...
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Fatty acids found in fish oil prevents death from influenza infected miceFlu viruses are a major cause of death and sickness around the world, with health officials reporting in January that the flu season had officially reached epidemic level. Antiviral...
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Colds and flu start from a break down in the immune system. Symptoms very greatly, but even healthy adults can expect a few colds throughout the year. Most people recover from a common cold within a week...
Read more According to the CDC, this has been one of the worst flu seasons in recent history. Follow these simple workplace tips to increase the odds of staying healthy...
Read moreAs I lie in bed thinking about getting up and moving I can’t help but cringe. I over did it again. I got myself worn down to the point that I got sick. Not just a little sick...
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The 2012-2013 influenza season continues to wind down, based upon the data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that was released on March 1. The data for the week ending Feb. 23 showed declines in most national indicators...
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