Tuesday, November 24, 2009

public health

1 Way to Lighten Up About Swine Flu: Vote for the Best YouTube Flu Video

With vaccine due in October, parents will soon have to make a choice about shots. more >>

Swine Flu Now a Pandemic

The World Health Organization declared the virus a pandemic. more >>

We’re Living in a Pandemic: Now What Do We Do?

3 things parents should consider as they adjust to life in a time of influenza pandemic more >>

Is Your Computer Hazardous to Your Kids' Health?

Children under 5 are most often hurt, but some easy adjustments can keep them safe. more >>

Swine Flu Blamed in School Principal's Death

New York City closes additional schools to keep the virus from spreading. more >>

Swine Flu on Track to Be a Pandemic

New analysis says H1N1 flu's spread is similar to that in big 20th-century pandemics. more >>

An International Frenzy to Control Swine Flu

The United States has had a measured response to spread of the H1N1 virus. more >>

World Health Organization Phases of Pandemic Alert - US News and World Report

Swine Flu Outbreak: The World Reacts - US News and World Report

Swine Flu Near-Pandemic Means We're All In This Together, Can't Close Borders

No borders to close against this disease. more >>

Swine Flu Worries Could Lead to Subway Closings

Officials weigh the impact of shutting subways, like Washington's Metro, if the flu outbreak worsens. more >>

Swine Flu: At Level 5—and in Need of More Rapid Diagnosis

With a flu pandemic imminent, it's important to know who's actually infected. more >>

Schools Closed Around the Country to Fight Swine Flu

Parents need to start figuring out how to deal with school closures. more >>

Swine Flu Frenzy Has Washington Fighting Over Pork

Democrats blasted Republicans for mocking a stimulus spending proposal for pandemic flu defenses. more >>

Medical Schools Fight the War Against Disease

Epidemiologists go straight to the source, then sift their data one clue at a time. more >>

Food Safety Confusion - US News and World Report

Robert Tauxe: Progress in the Fight for Food Safety

In the midst of a massive salmonella outbreak, U.S. News speaks with a CDC food safety expert more >>

Stores Call Customers About Salmonella-Tainted Peanut Products

Retailers call people who bought suspect peanut products. more >>

Peanut Company Knew Its Plant Was Contaminated With Salmonella

With outbreak continuing, it's time to take products back to the store. more >>

New Salmonella Outbreak: Here's How to Reduce Your Risk

CDC investigates an outbreak of food poisoning illnesses caused by the bacteria. more >>

8 Traits of Teens Who Abstain From Sex

New data show teen birthrates rising in many states. Yet, most teens aren't currently sexually active. more >>

The Tobacco Settlement: Battle Against Smoking Drags On - US News and World Report

Hope College Closed After 400 Fall Sick

Health officials in Michigan suspect norovirus is to blame. School may reopen Wednesday. more >>

Keeping Medicine Out of the Water

Four steps to environmentally correct drug disposal more >>

A Tobacco State Weighs a Smoking Ban

Virginia's governor pushes for a ban in the shadow of Philip Morris. more >>

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