Bird Flu News
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West Nile Virus Threat Reduced By Diversity Among Bird Populations In Surrounding Area
A more diverse bird population can help lower the incidence of West Nile virus in the surrounding human population, in a process called the "dilution effect," according to an article released in the open access journal PLoS ONE on June 25, 2008. West Nile Virus, usually infecting birds but also affecting humans, is often passed through mosquitoes.
Medical News Today – Jun 26, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A more diverse bird population can help lower the incidence of West Nile virus in the surrounding human population, in a process called the "dilution effect," according to an article released in the open access journal PLoS ONE on June 25, 2008. West Nile Virus, usually infecting birds but also affecting humans, is often passed through mosquitoes.
Medical News Today – Jun 26, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Mexico bans Arkansas poultry for now on bird flu
Reuters - Mexico will ban all imports of poultry and poultry products from Arkansas after a small flock in that U.S. state had been exposed to a mild form of bird flu, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.
Yahoo! – Jun 25, 2008 7:47 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Reuters - Mexico will ban all imports of poultry and poultry products from Arkansas after a small flock in that U.S. state had been exposed to a mild form of bird flu, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.
Yahoo! – Jun 25, 2008 7:47 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Pakistan reports new bird flu outbreakAFP - Pakistani authorities reported a new outbreak of avian flu at a commercial poultry farm in the country's northwest, killing thousands of birds, officials said.
Yahoo! – Jun 23, 2008 05:43 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
World not fully prepared for flu pandemic: expert
Reuters - The world is far from being fully prepared for a flu pandemic, a leading U.S. infectious diseases expert said on Saturday, warning there were big gaps in surveillance and basic knowledge.
Yahoo! – Jun 21, 2008 12:55 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Reuters - The world is far from being fully prepared for a flu pandemic, a leading U.S. infectious diseases expert said on Saturday, warning there were big gaps in surveillance and basic knowledge.
Yahoo! – Jun 21, 2008 12:55 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Bird flu mistaken as dengue and typhoid in IndonesiaReuters - Some cases of human bird flu in Indonesia have been variously misdiagnosed as dengue fever and typhoid, resulting in the late administration of drugs, a leading doctor in the country said on Friday.
Yahoo! – Jun 20, 2008 08:42 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Two die as Indonesia resumes bird flu reporting: WHO
Reuters - The Indonesian health ministry has reported two deaths from bird flu in recent weeks, easing concerns about whether Jakarta would share information about the disease, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
Yahoo! – Jun 19, 2008 5:31 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Reuters - The Indonesian health ministry has reported two deaths from bird flu in recent weeks, easing concerns about whether Jakarta would share information about the disease, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
Yahoo! – Jun 19, 2008 5:31 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Biotech Experts Available To Discuss The Critical Role Of Vaccine Adjuvants In Treating Pandemic Bird Flu
The likelihood of an influenza pandemic caused by an avian influenza (Bird Flu) virus is an increasing concern to the World Health Organization (WHO) and others. Recent breakthroughs on promising cell-based vaccines are encouraging, but manufacturing, stockpiling and distributing enough vaccine to treat victims on a massive scale remain a challenge that needs attention.
Medical News Today – Jun 19, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The likelihood of an influenza pandemic caused by an avian influenza (Bird Flu) virus is an increasing concern to the World Health Organization (WHO) and others. Recent breakthroughs on promising cell-based vaccines are encouraging, but manufacturing, stockpiling and distributing enough vaccine to treat victims on a massive scale remain a challenge that needs attention.
Medical News Today – Jun 19, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
New Study Demonstrates That Lack Of Pandemic Planning Will Affect Bottom Line
The Schulich School of Business released the first study to assess the impact of an influenza pandemic on individual companies. Presented today at the World Conference on Disaster Management, the study - Making a case for investing in pandemic preparedness - focuses on how companies can justify investing in pandemic planning using standard business performance metrics.
Medical News Today – Jun 18, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Schulich School of Business released the first study to assess the impact of an influenza pandemic on individual companies. Presented today at the World Conference on Disaster Management, the study - Making a case for investing in pandemic preparedness - focuses on how companies can justify investing in pandemic planning using standard business performance metrics.
Medical News Today – Jun 18, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Sanofi Pasteur To Donate 60 Million Doses Of H5N1 Vaccine To WHO Over 3 Years For Its Influenza Vaccine Global Stockpile
Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of sanofi-aventis Group, announced yesterday its commitment to donate 60 million doses of H5N1 vaccine to the World Health Organization (WHO) over 3 years for the establishment of an H5N1 vaccine global stockpile. "The H5N1 virus is currently circulating in some of the poorest regions of the world and an outbreak of pandemic influenza would most likely hit populations living in areas with limited access to vaccines.
Medical News Today – Jun 17, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of sanofi-aventis Group, announced yesterday its commitment to donate 60 million doses of H5N1 vaccine to the World Health Organization (WHO) over 3 years for the establishment of an H5N1 vaccine global stockpile. "The H5N1 virus is currently circulating in some of the poorest regions of the world and an outbreak of pandemic influenza would most likely hit populations living in areas with limited access to vaccines.
Medical News Today – Jun 17, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
No High Risk Avian Influenza Viruses Found In Canada's Wild Birds
The Government of Canada is committed to preventing the introduction of avian influenza in Canada's domestic poultry flocks. Canada's 2007 Interagency Wild Bird Influenza Survey confirmed no findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Canada's wild bird population.
Medical News Today – Jun 13, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Government of Canada is committed to preventing the introduction of avian influenza in Canada's domestic poultry flocks. Canada's 2007 Interagency Wild Bird Influenza Survey confirmed no findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Canada's wild bird population.
Medical News Today – Jun 13, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
