Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

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NEWS SCAN: H5N1 in Indonesia, pandemic planning, food recall response, speedy ricin test, NIH stimulus funds

Apr 14, 2009

 

Surprising diversity found in H5N1 in Asian chickens

(CIDRAP News) – H5N1 influenza viruses found in chickens seized at Vietnam's border with China in 2008 show a surprising level of genetic diversity, suggesting that the viruses are evolving rapidly and raising questions about disease surveillance and the effectiveness of prepandemic H5N1 vaccines, according to a team of Vietnamese and US scientists.

Robert Roos
 

NEWS SCAN: H5N1 in Egyptian poultry, Russia vaccinates birds, Jakarta's poultry shelters, UK flu-shot policy, TB-infected doctor

Apr 13, 2009

 

NEWS SCAN: Avian flu happenings, PCA plant fined, E coli outbreak mystery, NY pistachio plant cleared

Apr 10, 2009

 

NEWS SCAN: Vietnam avian flu funds, biolab makes Superfund list, immunization stimulus, China's healthcare plan

Vietnam yesterday received a $7.3 million pledge from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to support two avian influenza projects, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported today. The funds will be used to gather information for a transitional H5N1 vaccination strategy and to help Vietnam prepare for outbreaks.

 

NEWS SCAN: H5N1 cases, avian flu in Kentucky, E coli in wildlife, food-import safety, FDA clears malaria drug, polio appeal

Apr 8, 2009

 

Egyptian H5N1 cases prompt speculation about silent infections

(CIDRAP News) – The recent series of H5N1 avian influenza cases in Egyptian children yet very few in adults has raised concern that some Egyptians may be getting infected without getting sick, according to a Reuters news report published today.

Robert Roos
 

NEWS SCAN: Rapid H5N1 test, alleged H5N1 vaccine fraud, Japanese test prepandemic vaccines, new strategy for malaria

Apr 7, 2009

 

NEWS SCAN: Avian flu in Egypt, low-path H7 outbreaks, H5N1 and raccoons, Malaysia's pandemic exercise

Apr 6, 2009

 

NEWS SCAN: US flu update, H5N1 in Egypt, Nigerian farmer protest, intradermal flu vaccine, Tamiflu side effects, Salmonella developments

Apr 3, 2009

 

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