Saturday, November 28, 2009

infectious diseases

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 >>

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 >>

CT Scans Surpass X-Rays for Swine Flu: Study

In high-risk patients, scans better able to spot serious complications, researchers say more >>

Swine Flu Still Strikes Younger People Hardest

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

Health Tip: Detecting Head Lice

Carefully inspect the scalp and hair more >>

Minnesota Pig Infected With H1N1 Flu

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

Acetaminophen May Weaken Effectiveness of Kids' Vaccines

Giving analgesic to prevent fever at shot time could be counterproductive, researchers say more >>

Fewer Genital Warts Thanks to HPV Vaccine Program

Australia sees a drop in cases following free Gardasil shots, researchers say 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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