Friday, November 27, 2009

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Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Passed Person-to-Person in U.S.

Another study shows kids shed virus up to 13 days after fever starts more >>

Cholesterol Drugs May Help Prevent Flu Deaths

But expert says it could be that statins protect heart during infection more >>

Preventive Antibiotics Help Some Kids Fend Off Urinary Infections

Modest reduction may be worthwhile for those most at risk, experts say more >>

Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections

Small studies found two mutations in women who had recurring episodes more >>

1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand

Gap between supply and demand starting to close, U.S. officials say more >>

More Swine Flu Vaccine Coming Soon

22 million doses out now, and shortage should ease over coming weeks, CDC says more >>

Sebelius: There Will Be Swine Flu Vaccine for All Who Want It

But the HHS secretary admits that delays are limiting supplies so far more >>

Sperm May Play Role in Transmission of HIV

Semen isn't the only way men spread virus during sex, new research shows more >>

Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency

Action allows hospitals to better handle large numbers of patients as outbreak spreads more >>

Swine Flu Vaccine Still in Short Supply

Goal of 40 million doses by end of October won't be met, CDC says more >>

Bladder Problems May Often Be Related to Mental Health

Sexual trauma also associated with women's urinary tract symptoms, survey finds more >>

After Tonsillectomy, Short-Term Antibiotics Effective: Study

Three-day course relieves pain as well as seven-day regimen, researchers find more >>

Production Problems Plague Delivery of Swine Flu Vaccine

Despite significant shortfall, CDC says all Americans who want shot will be able to get one, eventually more >>

Rotavirus Vaccine Cutting Infection Rates Among Kids

CDC report shows drop in U.S. incidence since vaccine was introduced in 2006 more >>

Swine Flu Parties? Send Your Regrets, Experts Say

Some parents reportedly exposing healthy kids to those already sick with the H1N1 flu more >>

Worldwide Vaccine Availability Reaches All-Time High: Report

Experts urge international community to continue to push for progress more >>

Swine Flu Still Strikes Younger People Hardest

90 percent of deaths since Sept. 1 were among those under 65, CDC says more >>

Full Results of AIDS Vaccine Trial Confirm Modest Benefit

But the Thai trial also suggests shot's effects may wane with time more >>

Hospital Workers May Trigger Dangerous Outbreaks

Study finds employees who see many patients daily may be key players in spreading germs more >>

Minnesota Pig Infected With H1N1 Flu

Federal officials say there's no danger in eating pork products more >>

Take the Sting Out of Your Child's Flu Shots

Bubbles and relaxation exercises can help cut the pain, experts say more >>

11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC

And vaccine production delays mean fewer shots will be available by month's end more >>

11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC

And vaccine production delays mean fewer shots will be available by month's end more >>

Severe Swine Flu Could Lead to Blood Clots in Lungs: Study

Researchers say CT scans may be needed to spot the risk more >>

Many Hospitalized With Swine Flu Had Been Healthy

But the majority of cases still involve people with chronic problems, CDC says more >>

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