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- US doubles H5N1 vaccine stockpile
In the latest report released Thursday, the U.S. government has doubled its stockpile of prepandemic H5N1 influenza vaccine and can now vaccinate 13 million people.
Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:42:16 -0500
- Resistant strains of flu virus, food microbes prevalent, researchers warn
Serious microbial threats, including drug-resistant influenza and foodborne pathogens, remain stubbornly persistent even as unpredictable new threats are emerging, researchers said this week.
Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:32:19 -0500
- FL scientists offer hope for new Hepatitis C therapies
Florida scientists have discovered a method to disrupt the production of infectious virus particles that cause hepatitis C, a blood-borne liver disease. This discovery might be a first step in developing new and more effective therapies.
Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:20:26 -0500
- U.S. issues pandemic influenza planning guide for states
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Friday issued a national pandemic influenza plan for states, with the first of three live webinars designed to assist state officials with planning activities.
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:02:00 -0500
- Overall health of elderly improves with exercise
Studies show that regular exercise can help improve the overall health of older Americans.
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:10:32 -0500