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Avian Flu - Global Consequences, Local Problem
Avian flu has been in the news around the world over the last few weeks but for one small part of Canada it has become a local problem. Abbotsford, British Columbia Canada has become an area affected by the avian influenza virus.
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Avian flu has been in the news around the world over the last few weeks but for one small part of Canada it has become a local problem. Abbotsford, British Columbia Canada has become an area affected by the avian influenza virus.
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Avian Flu Pandemic
Avian influenza A virus has the potential to evolve into a strain that can effectively be spread person-to-person.
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Avian influenza A virus has the potential to evolve into a strain that can effectively be spread person-to-person.
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Avian Flu: An Overview
Poultry operations of all kinds have become more and more sophisticated.
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Poultry operations of all kinds have become more and more sophisticated.
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H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus
Avian influenza viruses are also known as bird flu viruses and can infect all types of birds, including wild birds, commercially raised poultry and pet birds of all types
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Avian influenza viruses are also known as bird flu viruses and can infect all types of birds, including wild birds, commercially raised poultry and pet birds of all types
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Swine Flu has Unexpected Origin
Accepted theory suggests the current flu outbreak should have started elsewhere as a different virus.
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Accepted theory suggests the current flu outbreak should have started elsewhere as a different virus.
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The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic
As the world worries about avian flu, they need only look to the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic to see how bad things can get.
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As the world worries about avian flu, they need only look to the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic to see how bad things can get.
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Birds and Influenza
Influenza spreads from birds to people. When it passes from human to human efficiently, it can cause a pandemic. Domestic birds are the ones to watch with the H5N1 strain
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Influenza spreads from birds to people. When it passes from human to human efficiently, it can cause a pandemic. Domestic birds are the ones to watch with the H5N1 strain
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Spanish Flu in Allegany County, Maryland
The Spanish Flu was a worldwide pandemic that affected nearly every corner of the world. Here's how it attacked a rural Maryland county.
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The Spanish Flu was a worldwide pandemic that affected nearly every corner of the world. Here's how it attacked a rural Maryland county.
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Swine Flu in Humans
The H1N1 Swine Flu virus mutated from pigs, and at some point was transmitted to humans with the possibility that the virus is a mixture of avian, swine and human viruses
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The H1N1 Swine Flu virus mutated from pigs, and at some point was transmitted to humans with the possibility that the virus is a mixture of avian, swine and human viruses
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Upside To The Bird Flu Scare
Entrepreneurs made a fortune from selling gas masks during the Anthrax menace following 9/11. Can bird flu also stimulate profitable innovations in world trade?
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Entrepreneurs made a fortune from selling gas masks during the Anthrax menace following 9/11. Can bird flu also stimulate profitable innovations in world trade?
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Dust Storms
The eastern coast of Australia suffered its worst dust storm last night in 70 years. What are the health risks of sandstorms, and what can you do to lessen their impact?
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The eastern coast of Australia suffered its worst dust storm last night in 70 years. What are the health risks of sandstorms, and what can you do to lessen their impact?
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Flu Drugs and Antivirals, Essential Facts
Influenza requires special drug chemotherapy that attacks specific viral targets and activities. Antibacterial antibiotics control bacterial infections, not influenza.
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Influenza requires special drug chemotherapy that attacks specific viral targets and activities. Antibacterial antibiotics control bacterial infections, not influenza.
choosing appropriate influenza antiviral therapies • best antivirals for use against influenza a types • swine and avian flu antivirals • neuraminidase inhibitors oseltamivir zanamivir • oseltamivir zanamivir amantidine rimatadine antivi
H1N1 Influenza A: Human, Avian & Swine Genes
Influenza A viruses are made of RNA. Human, swine and avian forms of influenza A virus strains can reassort to form novel viruses to which humans do not have immunity.
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Influenza A viruses are made of RNA. Human, swine and avian forms of influenza A virus strains can reassort to form novel viruses to which humans do not have immunity.
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New CDC Recommendations for Avoiding Swine Flu
The CDC has recommended a new set of guidelines designed to decrease exposure to seasonal influenza and swine flu. Here are the revised recommendations.
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The CDC has recommended a new set of guidelines designed to decrease exposure to seasonal influenza and swine flu. Here are the revised recommendations.
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Spanish Flu Pandemic 1918
This wild outbreak of influenza spread to almost every part of the world and millions of people lost their lives from this contagious disease.
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This wild outbreak of influenza spread to almost every part of the world and millions of people lost their lives from this contagious disease.
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Swine, Avian and Human Flu, Understanding Flu
Influenza viruses have an amazing ability to infect multiple species of animals, mutate genes and intermix RNA to become new strains and deadly variants.
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Influenza viruses have an amazing ability to infect multiple species of animals, mutate genes and intermix RNA to become new strains and deadly variants.
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What Does H1N1 Influenza Mean?
The recent outbreak of Type A H1N1 influenza has many people asking questions about the biology of influenza virus. Such as what do the letters H and N refer to?
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The recent outbreak of Type A H1N1 influenza has many people asking questions about the biology of influenza virus. Such as what do the letters H and N refer to?
what does h1n1 mean • how does tamiflu work • what is swine flu • how do new flu viruses form • what do the h and n mean in flu virus names
Myths and Truth about Swine Influenza
The fear of swine influenza pandemic has spread worldwide. Why is H1N1 called swine flu? Is the new type of influenza threatening lives? Is there a cure? - Read on.
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The fear of swine influenza pandemic has spread worldwide. Why is H1N1 called swine flu? Is the new type of influenza threatening lives? Is there a cure? - Read on.
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Suspending Civil Rights During Swine Flu
As the World Health Organization raises the Swine Flu pandemic threat to Level 5, discussions prohibiting group assemblies, like going to the movies, may be considered.
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As the World Health Organization raises the Swine Flu pandemic threat to Level 5, discussions prohibiting group assemblies, like going to the movies, may be considered.
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The Origins of Bird Flu
Amid current influenza fears, Asian bird flu has faded into the background, and the origin of H5N1 in Asia is still somewhat of a mystery.
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Amid current influenza fears, Asian bird flu has faded into the background, and the origin of H5N1 in Asia is still somewhat of a mystery.
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Backyard Chickens in Vancouver
With food security becoming an increasingly prevalent concern for many socially engaged Vancouverites, city council is taking steps to make hens a household staple.
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With food security becoming an increasingly prevalent concern for many socially engaged Vancouverites, city council is taking steps to make hens a household staple.
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How Influenza Is Named
Swine flu, H1N1, bird flu, H5N1, type A influenza - these are five terms used to describe the various strains of a single virus, but what is the difference?
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Swine flu, H1N1, bird flu, H5N1, type A influenza - these are five terms used to describe the various strains of a single virus, but what is the difference?
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Bird Flu - The Facts, History and Statistics
With the number of bird avian flu cases increasing each year, what you should know about this possible pandemic and precautions you can take.
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With the number of bird avian flu cases increasing each year, what you should know about this possible pandemic and precautions you can take.
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A History of Flu Viruses
Have we learned from previous pandemics? How are strategies determined? What should individuals do to prepare?
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Have we learned from previous pandemics? How are strategies determined? What should individuals do to prepare?
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A Brief Biography of Lewis Thomas
Lewis Thomas made breakthroughs in immunology in the 20th century that pioneered medications and treatments for everybody today. He also wrote prolific essays and books.
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Lewis Thomas made breakthroughs in immunology in the 20th century that pioneered medications and treatments for everybody today. He also wrote prolific essays and books.
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Science Detectives
Learn how scientists followed the clues that solved six real-life mysteries.
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Learn how scientists followed the clues that solved six real-life mysteries.
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Swine Flu Epidemic (H1N1)
The H1N1 Swine Flu first made headlines in mid-April 2009, leaving many to wonder if the world is on the verge of another pandemic.
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The H1N1 Swine Flu first made headlines in mid-April 2009, leaving many to wonder if the world is on the verge of another pandemic.
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Swine Flu is Older than You Think
Researchers have found that the Swine Flu had evolved years prior to its reported infections.
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Researchers have found that the Swine Flu had evolved years prior to its reported infections.
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Symptoms & Prevention of Influenza
The flu is a common ailment that comes around every year. Learn about this condition and how to prevent it.
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The flu is a common ailment that comes around every year. Learn about this condition and how to prevent it.
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Black-headed Gull – Common Bird of Eurasia
Though it's one of the seagulls, the Black-headed Gull doesn't go to sea: it prefers shallow waters and gentle coastlines, and tolerates humans. Most live in Europe.
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Though it's one of the seagulls, the Black-headed Gull doesn't go to sea: it prefers shallow waters and gentle coastlines, and tolerates humans. Most live in Europe.
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Common Objections to the H1N1 Vaccine
Influenza vaccination programs are designed to prevent death from the seasonal flu. Preventing H1N1 deaths sounds like a great reason for a swine flu shot.
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Influenza vaccination programs are designed to prevent death from the seasonal flu. Preventing H1N1 deaths sounds like a great reason for a swine flu shot.
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First Round of Swine Flu Questions and Answers
Hotlines at the world's two largest public health agencies dealing with the worldwide outbreak of swine flu are receiving and answering these questions.
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Hotlines at the world's two largest public health agencies dealing with the worldwide outbreak of swine flu are receiving and answering these questions.
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Flu Vaccine and Antiviral Drugs
Simply put, vaccines prevent infections and antiviral drugs are designed to stop viruses from developing.
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Simply put, vaccines prevent infections and antiviral drugs are designed to stop viruses from developing.
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Nano Silver – Ecofriendly or Biohazard?
Silver is being promoted as an environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical-based disinfectants, but research has yet to determine its impact on the environment.
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Silver is being promoted as an environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical-based disinfectants, but research has yet to determine its impact on the environment.
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President Barack Obama Biography
Barack Obama has become the first African-American President of the United States and inspires millions with his words of hope and belief in the American people.
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Barack Obama has become the first African-American President of the United States and inspires millions with his words of hope and belief in the American people.
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The Lost and Found Parrot Scam
Losing a parrot is devastating. A common email scam that claims to have found missing birds preys upon the hopes of parrot owners.
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Losing a parrot is devastating. A common email scam that claims to have found missing birds preys upon the hopes of parrot owners.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Flu Prevention
Vaccination and drug therapy are the core of the western medicinal approach to preventing influenza. In TCM, diet and herbal formulas are used to enhance immune response.
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Vaccination and drug therapy are the core of the western medicinal approach to preventing influenza. In TCM, diet and herbal formulas are used to enhance immune response.
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Urban Livestock
I'd rather be able to step out my backdoor, take a few steps and be at my own backyard chicken
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I'd rather be able to step out my backdoor, take a few steps and be at my own backyard chicken
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When to Wear the N95 Masks to Prevent H1N1 Flu?
The Center for Disease Control has come out with specific recommendations regarding how and when to wear the N95 respirators and masks.
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The Center for Disease Control has come out with specific recommendations regarding how and when to wear the N95 respirators and masks.
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Clinical Trials and the Swine Flu Vaccine
Is the fast-tracking of clinical trials for a swine flu vaccine to the so that it will be available for the peak flu season a good idea, or will it compromise safety?
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Is the fast-tracking of clinical trials for a swine flu vaccine to the so that it will be available for the peak flu season a good idea, or will it compromise safety?
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H1N1 Flu Lingo- What's an Epidemic? A Pandemic?
With much anxiety over avian flu last year, and now swine flu this year, it's helpful to know the lingo: what's an epidemic, what's a pandemic?
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With much anxiety over avian flu last year, and now swine flu this year, it's helpful to know the lingo: what's an epidemic, what's a pandemic?
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H1N1 Influenza and the Cytokine Storm
With the reopening of schools and the resurgence of 2009 H1N1 ("swine flu"), health experts worry about an unusual pattern of severity.
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With the reopening of schools and the resurgence of 2009 H1N1 ("swine flu"), health experts worry about an unusual pattern of severity.
h1n1 cytokine storm • how the immune system works • why the immune system gets out of control • functions of cytokines in immune response • biology of the immune system
Pandemics, Epidemics, Endemics, The Fundamentals
Knowledge of the how and why of the spread of infectious disease is important for control. Without this knowledge increased human disability and death may be inevitable.
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Knowledge of the how and why of the spread of infectious disease is important for control. Without this knowledge increased human disability and death may be inevitable.
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Testing for H1N1 Suspended in Many Areas
Even as students return to school and share germs, specific testing for H1N1 has been suspended. Are public health experts overlooking an emerging and ominous problem?
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Even as students return to school and share germs, specific testing for H1N1 has been suspended. Are public health experts overlooking an emerging and ominous problem?
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Toxins in Animal Products
Non-vegetarians are endangering their health by eating animal products contaminated by pesticides, antibiotics and hormones like the fear hormone - adrenaline.
meat toxins • diseases • animal products • free range • hygiene
Non-vegetarians are endangering their health by eating animal products contaminated by pesticides, antibiotics and hormones like the fear hormone - adrenaline.
meat toxins • diseases • animal products • free range • hygiene
Washable Moments-H1N1 Flu HandWashing Kids Games
Transform H1N1 handwashing into soapy fun with songs and games, and teach children a lifetime habit of hand hygiene. It's important in an era of concern over pandemics.
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Transform H1N1 handwashing into soapy fun with songs and games, and teach children a lifetime habit of hand hygiene. It's important in an era of concern over pandemics.
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Can Horses Catch Swine Flu?
Very few people can escape the news media without hearing about the H1N1 virus. But can horses catch swine flu?
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Very few people can escape the news media without hearing about the H1N1 virus. But can horses catch swine flu?
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Flu Prevention – Personal Hygiene Measures
How to reduce the spread of influenza - and reduce your chance of getting the flu - through simple measures of personal hygiene and cleanliness habits.
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How to reduce the spread of influenza - and reduce your chance of getting the flu - through simple measures of personal hygiene and cleanliness habits.
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The Best H1N1 Mobile Phone Apps for Flu Season
With so many people worried about a swine flu epidemic , mobile phone application developers have responded by creating new apps to track and diagnose flu.
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With so many people worried about a swine flu epidemic , mobile phone application developers have responded by creating new apps to track and diagnose flu.
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What is a Pandemic?
Pandemic disease isn't automatic cause for worldwide panic. Learn what a pandemic really is, plus review real-life historical outbreaks and take a look at them today.
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Pandemic disease isn't automatic cause for worldwide panic. Learn what a pandemic really is, plus review real-life historical outbreaks and take a look at them today.
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