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Resistance to swine flu antiviral drugs can develop faster than expected, research finds
Booster ShotsThe pandemic H1N1 influenza virus can develop resistance to the commonly used antiviral drugs much faster than expected, federal researchers said Friday. Previous research had suggested that it would take 24 days or longer for resistance to the drugs to..... -
Bird flu: a reality check
Times Staff WriterWITH the annual flu season bearing down and fears of bird flu in the news, public health officials are girding for battle. Last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt told Americans "we're preparing" for an outbreak of bird flu in the U.S....Tags: Genes and Chromosomes, Pharmaceuticals, Human Body, U.S. Department of State, Career and Workplace
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Swine Flu: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Swine and Human Cases of Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Do any swine have the virus that has infected humans? There is no evidence at this time that swine in the United States are infected with this virus strain. Can I get this...Tags: Sneezing, Health and Safety at Work, Nose, Farms, Pharmaceuticals
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Swine flu: The basics
The recent outbreak of swine flu has many people wondering how to protect themselves from infection -- especially since there is currently no vaccine available for humans. The acting head of theTags: Fever, Ohio, California, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Viral Diseases and Infections
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Swine Flu Deaths Spur Global Epidemic Fears
MEXICO CITY (AP) - A unique strain of swine flu is the suspected killer of dozens of people in Mexico, where authorities closed schools, museums, libraries and theaters in the capital on Friday to try to contain an outbreak that has spurred concerns...Tags: Felipe Calderon, Atlanta, California, Health Organizations, Health
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Deadly Swine Flu A Concern in California, Texas
SACRAMENTO - A unique strain of swine flu is the suspected killer of dozens of people in Mexico, where authorities closed schools, museums, libraries and theaters in the capital on Friday to try to contain an outbreak that has spurred concerns of...Tags: Felipe Calderon, Health, Health Organizations, Government, Disasters and Accidents
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Connecticut Cases Update
As of Thursday night, no cases of the "H1N1" influenza virus, better known as the swine flu, have been verified in Connecticut. But number of suspected cases is growing. Three more probable cases have been identified in Connecticut, two students...Tags: Health and Safety at School, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Colleges and Universities, Health, Health Organizations
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Ochsner Prepared If Swine Flu Spreads
Ochsner and Louisiana have no reported cases of Swine Flu and Ochsner Health System is fully prepared to provide medical care and information in the event of an emergency. "Ochsner has been training for years to handle all types of emergencies, each...Tags: Emergency Planning, Symptoms, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Viral Diseases and Infections, Hospitals and Clinics
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LSU vet school research also helps people
Staff reporterBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gus Kousoulas is quick to tell a visitor that LSU's School of Veterinary Medicine is not just about treating a sick dog or horse - it's also about finding treatments for infectious diseases in humans, including swine flu. The...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, National Institutes of Health, Government Debt, Viral Diseases and Infections, Health
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H1N1: Federal Government Helps Stock Pharmacy Shelves
News ReporterThanks to a strategic national stockpile of federal antiviral drugs, Michigan has taken delivery of 250,000 courses of medicine. Friday Kent County was given 9,120 to be distributed to health care providers and pharmacies in the area. Boxes of Tamiflu...Tags: Spartan Stores Incorporated, Politics, Hospitals and Clinics, Health, Drugs and Medicines
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CDC: First Tamiflu Stockpile Shipments Arriving
Associated PressState health officials say Indiana has received a new shipment of enough antiviral medication to treat 238,000 more people if the state develops a swine flu outbreak. State health department spokeswoman Elizabeth Hart says the federal drug shipment...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Shoppers Stocking Up to Avoid H1N1 Virus
KIAHWith the number of swine flu cases on the rise, people are stocking up on products to prevent infection. These products are in such demand, some retailers are finding it hard to keep them in stock. At Kroger on Buffalo Speedway the anti-viral products...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Health, Drugs and Medicines, Swine Flu
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