Subscribe to this tag People With Swine Flu May Be Contagious Longer Than Thought
Health - September 15, 2009
New studies suggest transmission of virus may last up to a week
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Small Businesses Urged to Prepare for Swine Flu
Health - September 14, 2009
Advance planning may help to minimize disruptions, officials say
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Swine Flu Trials Continue to Point to 1-Dose Vaccine
Health - September 11, 2009
U.S. reports unusually high flu activity, most of it swine variety
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One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Offers Protection: Studies
Health - September 10, 2009
Findings could expand vaccine supply and speed immunity, experts say
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Swine Flu Burrows Into Lungs: Study
Health - September 10, 2009
Unlike seasonal flu, H1N1 goes deep into respiratory tract, researchers confirm
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New Vaccine May Work Better Against Lung Disease
Health - September 9, 2009
Different formulation seems to thwart pneumonia in high-risk group with COPD, study finds
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FDA to Require Faster Reporting of Food-Safety Problems
Health - September 8, 2009
Companies must alert agency of potential trouble within 24 hours
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U.S. Issues Swine Flu Guidelines for Day-Care Programs
Health - September 4, 2009
Vaccination, good hygiene practices are among recommendations to protect young children
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Giving Swine Flu Drug by IV Could Save Lives
Health - September 3, 2009
British case supports using Relenza in this as-yet-unapproved form, experts say
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Swine Flu Poses Risk to Kids With Neurological Conditions
Health - September 3, 2009
But U.S. officials say death rate seems no higher than with seasonal flu
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Respirator Masks Best for Swine Flu Health Workers
Health - September 3, 2009
Medical personnel should use them, but not the general public, experts say
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Keep Your Flu Shots Straight This Fall
Health - September 2, 2009
What you need to know about vaccinations for swine flu, regular flu
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Swine Flu on Campuses Boosts Call for Vaccinations
Health - August 31, 2009
Officials expect return of virus that first surfaced last spring
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Should Circumcision Become Public Health Policy?
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - August 31, 2009
The government is considering recommending circumcising all newborn boys to fight the spread of HIV.
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Study Details Swine Flu Transmission Rates
Health - August 28, 2009
Every infected person puts 1.5 other people at risk, researchers say
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Another Report Finds Swine Flu Targeting the Young
Health - August 27, 2009
But health experts emphasize that most infections are relatively benign
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U.S. Childhood Vaccine Rates Good But Could Be Better: CDC
Health - August 27, 2009
Compliance still high and stable, but more coverage needed among poor, report finds
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International Travel Raises Risk of Typhoid
Health - August 25, 2009
Drug-resistant strains most common among visitors to Indian subcontinent, CDC reports
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Swine Flu Vaccine Seems Safe in Early Trials
Health - August 21, 2009
No worrisome side effects so far, U.S. officials say; flu infections continue to be mild
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Life Expectancy in U.S. Hits a New High
Health - August 19, 2009
Deaths also at an all-time low, new government report shows
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Cervical Cancer Vaccine Seems Safe
Health - August 18, 2009
Fainting most common adverse event with Gardasil, study finds
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International Travel Health Guidebook Gets Updated
Health - August 15, 2009
New CDC Yellow Book includes information on medical tourism, exotic destinations
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It's Time for More Moms to Breast-Feed, U.S. Officials Say
Health - August 13, 2009
Experts note rates are too low when benefits are so high
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Rapid Swine Flu Test Misses Many Infections
Health - August 6, 2009
Doctors should diagnose based on symptoms and strains in circulation, experts say
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Sex Hormone Protein May Predict Type 2 Diabetes
Health - August 5, 2009
Whether it causes the disease or is simply a marker for obesity is unclear
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