Sunday, November 8, 2009

infectious diseases

Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can't Get It

CDC says 38 million doses now available, with 8 million more due next week more >>

Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness

Baby changing tables cleaned less often than toilet seats, study finds more >>

Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At

After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds more >>

Swine Flu Virus Dominant Strain Worldwide: WHO

Agency says pathogen continues to target younger adults, producing mild-to-moderate illness more >>

Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe

Recent reports of H1N1 in a cat or pigs are likely very rare, experts say more >>

Severe Swine Flu Can Kill Young, Old Alike

Seniors may carry some immunity, but more likely to die if hospitalized, study finds more >>

CDC Urges Patience As More Swine Flu Shots Arrive

Total should near 42 million by week's end; more health-care workers getting vaccine more >>

7 Swine Flu Facts You Need to Know Now

Hand sanitizer or soap? How many shots? What to do to protect yourself and your family from infection more >>

One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women

Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say more >>

Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia

Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies more >>

At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu

Two-thirds had chronic health problems, CDC says more >>

Flu Shot in Pregnancy Protects Baby

Vaccinating expectant moms led to bigger, healthier infants, studies show more >>

Almost 6 Million U.S. Cases of Swine Flu in First Few Months

CDC says H1N1 may be tied to 21,000 hospitalizations during that time more >>

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 >>

Health Buzz: California Invests $230 Million in Stem Cell Research and Other Health News

The 4 features that make a healthy neighborhood; 6 ways to keep from passing along H1N1 more >>

Cholesterol Drugs May Help Prevent Flu Deaths

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

Sick with H1N1? 6 Ways to Keep From Infecting Friends and Family

I got swine flu from my daughter and want to keep my other kids and in-laws from getting sick. 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 >>

Brisk Walk Can Help Leave Common Cold Behind

A stuffy head is no reason to avoid mild exercise, expert says more >>

Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency

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

HPV Vaccine No More Painful Than Other Shots

Reports that injection sting is excessive disputed in U.S. study more >>

Swine Flu Vaccine Still in Short Supply

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

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