* World News Quick Take Nov 3, 2009
VIETNAM Bird flu hits poultry farms. The government has announced the reemergence of bird flu among its poultry after six months with no reported outbreaks of the H5N1 virus, the animal health department said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Today's Mailbag Nov 2, 2009
Swine flu, bird flu, regular (is there a regular. flu, common cold. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Vietnam reports bird flu outbreak among poultry Nov 2, 2009
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Strong Aussie dollar boosts tourism to Malaysia Nov 1, 2009
"It's even cheaper than the high-cost holiday within Australia. "In addition, Australians feel the 'destination fatigue' towards local holiday venues that do not offer the cultural and physically exotic nature as Malaysia's," he said. Australia, Shahrin said, was among the top 10 tourist-generating markets for Malaysia because it ranked high among Australians as a "must-visit" destination. This was as a result of Tourism Malaysia's efforts to promote Malaysia as a preferred destination among... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
SPECIAL REPORT: Swine flu Oct 30, 2009
Swine flu, bird flu, Hong Kong flu, Asian flu, all the epidemics of recent history pale in comparison with "the grippe." For one long month toward the end of World War I, one of the deadliest epidemics in history brought life to a fearful standstill. Oct. 29: Nearly 10 percent of students at two Hingham elementary schools have been out sick, and the superintendent of schools is pointing the finger at swine flu. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
County still awaits flu vaccine Oct 29, 2009
The results are based on a survey conducted in Hong Kong, whose recent experience with severe acute respiratory syndrome and H5N1 bird flu arguably give the general public a heightened sensitivity to outbreaks of novel viruses. Even so, only 45 percent of those surveyed said they would be "highly likely" to get an H1N1 flu shot if it was available for free. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Opinion: Foer on eating animals Oct 29, 2009
Foer: Factory farming tied to global warming, swine and bird flu, other illnesses. He says animals loaded with antibiotics, live in gruesome conditions. (CNN)
Effort Launched To Find And Control Diseases That Move Between Wildlife And People Oct 28, 2009
" Those conditions enable the spread of microbes, especially viruses and bacteria, from animals to humans. Among the 1,461 pathogens recognized to cause diseases in humans, at least 60 percent are of animal origin. Notable outbreaks of these animal-to-human diseases, or zoonoses (pronounced ZO-oh-NO-sees), include: The 1918 influenza pandemic, which was probably caused by a virus that jumped from birds, killed over 50 million people globally; The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which moved... (Science Daily)
Obama Declares National Emergency for H1N1 Oct 25, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2009. President Allows Officials to Bypass Federal Rules in Addressing Outbreak Behind More Than 1,000 U.S. Deaths. (CBS News)
* Indonesia calls for global mechanism for sharing viruses Oct 25, 2009
Indonesia does not intend to resume sharing bird flu samples with other countries until there is a global mechanism for virus sharing in place, the newly appointed health minister said yesterday. Indonesia, which has suffered the most confirmed deaths from the H5N1 bird flu virus, has been holding out for guarantees from richer nations and drug makers that poor countries will get access to affordable vaccines derived from their samples. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Wildlife Conservation Society to expand health surveillance through PREDICT Oct 24, 2009
The recent outbreaks of avian influenza H5N1, or "bird flu.". In a global pandemic today, a quarter of the world's population could be infected and between 51 million and 81 million people could die, with the toll in the United States exceeding 400,000 casualties. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Flu Shots Not To Be Sneezed At: Study Highlights Need To Educate High-risk Patients Oct 24, 2009
12, 2006) An initial priming shot given in advance of a booster shot may be an effective way to protect people against bird flu, researchers say in a presentation at the annual meeting of the Infectious. (Aug. (Science Daily)
WHO: Nearly 5,000 Global H1N1 Deaths Oct 24, 2009
The adjuvant in Glaxo's swine flu vaccine has been used in more than 41,000 people in bird flu, swine flu and regular flu vaccines. Swine flu vaccines in the U.S. do not have adjuvants. (Time.com)
H1N1 cases on rise Oct 22, 2009
Baxter pharmaceutical was caught last year shipping out 1,000,000 flu vaccines containing WEAPONIZED BIRD FLU. The swine flu that is being hyped up right now is an admitted MANUFACTURED strain consisting of H1N1, H5N1 and Influenza A. The vaccines administered will mostly likely cause mutations triggering a type of super virus which will kill an untold amount of people. The regular flu kills 30,000 Americans every year where the swine flu has not even come close to showing signs of killing... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Rice, UT team get $1.5M grant to study flu Oct 21, 2009
5 million in newly awarded American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, will study the structure of the influenza A virus a category that includes the H1N1 and bird flu strains. Routed through the , the stimulus money was awarded in the hope of eventually increasing the effectiveness of antiviral drugs. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Business of Venkys India is likely to grow rapidly Oct 19, 2009
Seasonality in business (the companys second half of the fiscal is better than the first one), dependence on availability of raw material at reasonable rates and threat of bird flu are inherent risks built into this business. FY09 was difficult for the company on account of high raw material costs and an international ban on poultry exports from India due to bird flu ... With raw material prices coming down and bird flu scare subsiding, Venkys India is poised to grow. (India Times)
H1N1 is hitting hard Oct 18, 2009
Remember the Bird Flu a few years ago, nothing really came from it, and the publicity passed. Arrgy wrote on Oct 17, 2009 10:03 AM:I know of several cases throughout the summer. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Travellers unaware of food import rules Oct 18, 2009
The government says items such as meat and dairy products can increase the risk of foot-and-mouth disease and bird flu entering the UK.. Philippa Young reports. (BBC News)
Swine flu 6 months later: Relief, but winter looms Oct 17, 2009
It was six months ago that scientists identified an ominous, brand new flu virus _ a mysterious amalgam, mostly of swine flu genes, mixed with human and bird flu bits, too. The discovery set off a global spasm, as the world lurched into action to fight the flu pandemic experts had warned of for years. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Pigs in Minnesota May Have H1N1 Virus Oct 17, 2009
Actually I think that I read that the swine flu is the combination of the bird flu and swine flu. I also thought that in this outbreak that it didn't start with the pigs. (CBS News)
Tech.view: Down with the flu Oct 17, 2009
Several years ago, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh made an artificial DNA vaccine for the H5N1 bird flu virus that was greatly feared at the time ... Injected into animals, the genetically engineered vaccine provided 100% protection against bird flu. (The Economist)
Paradigm Shift Needed To Combat Drug Resistance Oct 17, 2009
23, 2007) New predictions about bird flu, involving the use of a mathematical model, suggest that international cooperation to share antiviral drugs might be the best way to deal with an emerging. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Swine Flu Vaccine Oct 16, 2009
Scared wrote on Oct 14, 2009 10:32 AM:" I think the main thing is that we all need to be scared. Scared of swine flu, bird flu, SARS, immunizations, health reform, too many taxes, too few taxes, pot dispensers, economies failing, WAR,liberals, conservatives,organic food, inorganic food, anything heard on TV or read in Blogs, or listened to on radio. It takes a lot of effort into being scared of all the things we're told to be scared of. Get the shot, overwhelmingly people are fine who get it.... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Chat Wrap: Political Races, Health Care and More Oct 15, 2009
I've been following the news and some people say that it's really a serious thing to worry about, while some people say that it's overblown, like SARS or bird flu. What's the deal. (Townhall.com)
Swine Flu in Swine: Flu Could Worsen; Industry at Risk Oct 15, 2009
At some point, the new swine flu outbreak sweeping the globe may have incubated in pigs, perhaps forming from human and bird flu viruses. "The ancestors of this virus have been found in swine, so probably this virus originated at some point in swine," said Raul Rabadan, a biologist at Columbia University in New York who has studied the strain's origins. (National Geographic)
* Scientists find key to immune response Oct 14, 2009
The study was conducted by injecting mice with different versions of H5N1 vaccines and exposing them to the bird flu virus, the officials said. The result showed that mice immunized with vaccines obtained from the sugar-modified HA had a survival rate more than double that of those given the non-modified version, the officials said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
STB developing new tourism roadmap Oct 12, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. While the current environment may be challenging, we are upbeat about the long term prospects for growth in tourism. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Yemeni develops anti-virus drug against A/H1N1 flu Oct 10, 2009
"Tamiflu" is an anti-virus drug used for seasonal flu, which was approved by the World Health Organization (WH0) as an anti-virus drug against the A/H1N1 flu and bird flu. A number of companies around the world have been licensed to produce "Tamiflu" now. (Xinhuanet, China)
Flu vaccine rush puts focus on calls for faster delivery Oct 9, 2009
While the USA struggled through the 2004-05 flu season, a bird flu virus spread in other countries ... It's also more sterile than eggs, more capable of producing big volumes quickly and less risky should a bird flu wipe out egg supplies. (USA Today -- News)
Good Results For New Vaccine Against Horse Strangle Disease Oct 9, 2009
(June 29, 2006) Australian researchers have begun a trial to test the effectiveness of a new vaccine to protect against the potentially deadly bird flu ... 30, 2006) Antibodies against the bird flu virus H5N1, derived from horses, prevent mice infected with H5N1 from dying from the virus. (Science Daily)
Americans Line Up for H1N1 Vaccine Oct 8, 2009
A few years ago it was SARS, Bird Flu, West Nile Virus, etc. I'm not going to say that this isn't dangerous, but the lack of consistent information leads me to believe it isn't such a powerful threat. (CBS News)
That's your excuse, not your problem Oct 6, 2009
Yes, Earth's climate is changing, bird flu seems imminent, wars and genocides rage -- and wouldn't you rather think about your cholesterol level. Me, too. (CNN)
* FEATURE : In Egypt, swine flu fears buried under threat of garbage Oct 4, 2009
Egypt, whose 80 million people make it the Arab worlds most populous country, is already struggling with the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu, and says it is not taking swine flu lightly. The outbreak of the disease in other countries this past spring sparked a frenzy of combative measures by the Egyptian government. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Swine flu vaccine starts shipping Tuesday: Should you get it? Oct 4, 2009
Worse, in Asia, the H5N1 influenza A strain - the so called bird flu continues to infect poultry and people who have contact with infected poultry. It's incredibly lethal, killing 60 percent of those infected. (The Palm Beach Post)
HIV ancestors plagued first mammals Sep 30, 2009
Understanding this conflict can help experts decide which viruses that cross species are likely to cause pandemics such as swine flu and which, like bird flu cross this species barrier but never cause pandemics in mammals. More Stories from this section. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
HIV’s Ancestors May Have Plagued First Mammals Sep 30, 2009
Understanding the historical conflict between complex viruses and mammal immune systems could lead to new approaches to combating existing retroviruses, such as HIV. It can also help scientists to decide which viruses that cross species are likely to cause dangerous pandemics such as swine flu (H1N1) and which, like bird flu (H5N1) and foamy viruses, cross this species barrier but then never cause pandemics in new mammal populations. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Caution: Germaphobes may be catching Sep 30, 2009
Swine flu, fish flu, bird flu, turtle flu, cricket flu, weasel flu, they're all out there, lurking, just waiting. The husband claims I crossed the line the fifteenth time I watched the You Tube video of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius demonstrating the proper way to sneeze, which is to bury your face in the crook of the arm. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
United Nations seeks $1.5 billion for swine flu Sep 25, 2009
"I am concerned WHO's communications is corrupted by the fact they push the buttons in the public's brains that will raise the most funds," said William Aldis, a retired senior WHO official who worked on the bird flu crisis. "That is incompatible with what the organization should be doing: serving the public with technically correct factual information, pure and simple.". (MSNBC -- Health)
Swine flu shows up in county testing Sep 25, 2009
Boberto wrote on Sep 23, 2009 9:21 PM:" Do you know what the difference between the bird flu and swine flu? With the bird flu you get tweetment. With swine flu you get oinkment. ". Add Your Own Comments. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Editorial Be prepared for new flu Sep 25, 2009
According to the state Health Department, H1N1 is not the same as swine flu, bird flu or seasonal flu. It s continuing to be present and affects mostly children and young adults (ages 5-24), which is much different than seasonal flu. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Helicos’s RNA mapping called a step forward Sep 24, 2009
Viruses are composed almost entirely of genetic material; cancer is principally a disease of flawed DNA. Turning off certain genes might halt the biological machinery that drives illnesses as varied as bird flu and AIDS.. The new RNA sequencing technology will be available sometime next year, Milos said. (Boston Globe)
H1N1 Pandemic Declared Sep 23, 2009
The Department of Public Health declared a pandemic due to the H1N1 virus -- the resolution enables doctors to use emergency response plans, originally drawn up several years ago in response to the bird flu. Doctors now have more authority to treat patients and protect those in the workforce by enforcing confine and requiring people with possible cases to stay home sick for up to a week. (KERO 23, CA)
Species-jumping Diseases: Better Global System Needed To Effectively Prevent, Detect, Respond To Zoonotic Infectious Diseases Sep 23, 2009
(July 9, 2008) Scientists have discovered how bird flu adapts in patients, offering a new way to monitor the disease and prevent a pandemic, according to research in the Journal of General. (June 20, 2009) A new study suggests that vaccination with 1918 H1N1 influenza virus-like particles not only protected mice and ferrets against the lethal 1918 influenza virus, but also displayed cross-reactive. (Science Daily)
Could Swine Flu Panic Be Worse Than Outbreak Itself? Sep 23, 2009
And headlines over West Nile virus, SARS, Ebola virus and the bird flu have all faded, at least for now. Often in a period of perceived crisis, people focus only on the benefit of certain precautionary measures, not the possible risks, Blumberg noted. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Pregnant women bare arms for H1N1 vaccine Sep 22, 2009
Three years ago, anticipating a pandemic caused by bird flu, the recruited Richard Beigi, an OB/GYN and infectious-disease specialist, to set up a biopreparedness program for pregnant women. One of the first drugs on the agenda was Tamiflu. (USA Today)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Sep 22, 2009
Quentin Hardy: George Bush had 30 "czars" AIDS, abstinence, bird flu, birth control, drugs, budget, health, homeless, religious studies. They come from the outside. (Fox News)
* American said to eye JAL investment Sep 19, 2009
The carrier, privatized by the government in 1987, had a 25 percent drop in overseas passengers in June, the biggest decline since outbreaks of SARS and bird flu in 2003. The company gets more than half its airline business from international travel. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Japan Airlines Said to Hire Merrill as Financial Adviser in Partner Search Sep 19, 2009
JAL had a 25 percent drop in overseas passengers in June, the biggest decline since outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome and bird flu in 2003. To contact the reporter on this story: Takahiko Hyuga in Tokyo at. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
American Airlines Said to Plan Oneworld Group Investment in Japan Airlines Sep 19, 2009
The carrier, privatized by the government in 1987 and now Asias most-indebted airline, had a 25 percent drop in overseas passengers in June, the biggest decline since outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome and bird flu in 2003. It gets its airline business from international travel. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Adopting children from Ethiopia, China, may be delayed months due to TB testing rules Sep 18, 2009
In one study of hundreds of people stricken with bird flu around the world, half of those given Tamiflu survived, while nearly 90 percent of those not given flu medicines died ... In one study of hundreds of people stricken with bird flu around the world, half of those given Tamiflu survived, while nearly 90 percent of those not given flu medicines died. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Beautiful one day, perfect for investment the next Sep 18, 2009
If there is an event of any note, be it bird flu or swine flu or a financial crisis, the Japanese traditionally put the shutters up,'' Cairns-based Bluett says. Cairns is not the only place suffering. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New IV Drug Fights Flu as Well as Tamiflu Sep 17, 2009
A registry of 215 human cases of bird flu worldwide shows that nearly 90 percent of patients who did not receive Tamiflu or other antiviral medicines died, compared with only half of those given Tamiflu treatment. Flu Polypill Looks Promising. (CBS News)
Responsibility, death panels and doctors Sep 16, 2009
What is the difference between Bird Flu and Swine Flu. For bird flu you need tweetment and for swine flu you need oinkment. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Japan Air Stake May Give Delta or American Airlines Prize of China Access Sep 15, 2009
Overseas passengers plunged 25 percent in June, the biggest decline since outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome and bird flu in 2003. Japan Air flies to 13 cities in mainland China as well as Hong Kong, according to its Web site. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
New 'Adjuvant' Could Hold Future Of Vaccine Development Sep 15, 2009
22, 2007) A strategy to boost worldwide production of the bird flu vaccine could mean many more people receive the vaccine, boosting efforts to contain any future pandemic. The vaccine appears to be an. (Science Daily)
Study: New drug fights flu as well as Tamiflu does Sep 14, 2009
In one study of hundreds of people stricken with bird flu around the world, half of those given Tamiflu survived, while nearly 90 percent of those not given flu medicines died ... The first results from a registry of 215 human cases of bird flu around the world show that nearly 90 percent of patients who did not receive Tamiflu or any other antiviral medicine died, compared with only half of those given Tamiflu treatment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Suspected A/H1N1 flu affects 135 pupils in Zimbabwe Sep 13, 2009
The presence of the virus in the body, experts say, is an indication of the potential contraction of either bird flu or A/H1N1 flu ... He said the samples would be sent to either South Africa or Zambia to determine whether or not A/H1N1 flu or bird flu viruses were present. (Xinhuanet, China)
Flu Vaccine and Antiviral Drugs Sep 13, 2009
The reality of avian virus is real and technically avian flu or bird flu could diminish egg supplies which would lead to a shortage of influenza vaccines. Scientists are working on developing new methods that bypass the use of chicken eggs. (Suite101.com)
Studies show one dose of H1N1 vaccine may be enough Sep 11, 2009
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Researchers Seek Better Vaccine Procedure To Combat Flu Sep 10, 2009
9, 2009) As manufacturers work furiously to make a vaccine to protect against 2009 influenza A (H1N1) virus, a Rice University bioengineer is trying to improve the process for future flu seasons. The goal is to shorten the time it takes to identify targeted flu strains and manufacture the vaccines for them. (Science Daily)
U.S.: Tamiflu for the Sick, Not a Preventive Sep 9, 2009
A worker supervises the packaging of Tamifu, the drug that combats the effects of bird flu in humans in this undated company handout photo from Swiss pharmaceutical concern Roche Products. EPA. (Time.com)
Jive Software Gains Momentum in Government as User Adoption Soars 900 Percent in Less Than a Year Sep 8, 2009
A-Space, a social network for U.S. intelligence analysts and covert operatives across multiple agencies, allows analysts to monitor and share critical information on geopolitical events ranging from the Avian Bird Flu and piracy in Somalia to averting potential terrorist threats. Just over a year after its inception, A-Space is now adding 150 users a day. (PR Newswire)
Colleges Battle to Contain H1N1 Virus Sep 6, 2009
And, news reports tell that bird flu victims have been mostly children and young adults. Most HIV/AIDS victims did not get a smallpox vaccination. (CBS News)
Obama speech to students sparks new controversy Sep 5, 2009
jjennings96 wrote on Sep 4, 2009 9:29 PM:" fatman2 wrote on Sep 4, 2009 6:15 PM:Bush I and Reagan were not taking over, or trying to take over, the banking, auto, health and Utility industries. They did not have "czars".You are a liar sir. Reagan administration, in 1982, and the appointment of a drug czar. Bush II continued with a Drug Czar and then added a Cybersecurity Czar in 2001, a Regulatory Czar in 2003 along with another AIDS Czar. Bush also added a Faith-based Czar.In 2004, Bush... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
