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Ukrainian health official says 25 people killed by swine flu
KIEV (Reuters) - Twenty-five people have died from swine flu in Ukraine since the start of the flu season, Tetyana Dykhanovska, the director of the state flu center, told Reuters by phone on Thursday.
Source: Reuters: Health - January 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
The nasty swine flu bug that’s putting thousands in hospital revealed
Swine flu — officially called the H1N1 flu virus — is not only still with us, but has been the main strain of the virus circulating this flu season.
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Flu season, still worsening, now as bad as 2009 swine flu
US flu season, still worsening, is now as bad as the height of the 2009 swine flu pandemic
Source: ABC News: Health - February 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
US flu season still worsening; now as bad as 2009 swine flu
US flu season is still worsening; now as bad as the height of the 2009 swine flu epidemic
Source: ABC News: Health - February 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Flu season still getting worse; now as bad as 2009 swine flu
US flu season is still getting worse; now as bad as the height of the 2009 swine flu epidemic
Source: ABC News: Health - February 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
New deadly strain of bird flu may have emerged
“Experts are concerned about the spread of a new strain of bird flu that has already killed one woman in China,” BBC News reports.
The new strain, which has evolved from an existing bird flu virus called H10N8, has infected two people in China.
A case report in The Lancet medical journal warns that potential for a new pandemic “should not be underestimated”.
Their genetic tests of the strain suggests it has adapted to infect humans more easily.
That said, experts suggest there is currently no cause for alarm. There is no evidence that the new strain can pass between humans. Also, the woman who died of the ne...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 5, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Swine flu QA articles Medical practice Source Type: news
'Painless' flu vaccine skin patch shows promise
Conclusion
Further testing in larger trials needs to be done to be sure these initial results hold true and that the vaccine patch is safe and effective. This is the first time these flu microneedle patches have been tested on humans, and the study was relatively small, with only 100 participants.
But if the results are confirmed, this new method of delivering the flu vaccination could make a big difference. The patches could have several main advantages over traditional injections:
they may be preferred by people who dislike needles and avoid vaccination because of the fear of pain
it may be quicker and easier to admi...
Source: NHS News Feed - June 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical practice Medication Swine flu Source Type: news
The 2018 Flu Season Might Finally Be Leveling Off
(NEW YORK) — This nasty flu season, which has been worsening for months, may finally be leveling off.
Health officials on Friday said about 1 of every 13 visits to the doctor last week was for fever, cough and other symptoms of the flu. That’s no reason for health officials to celebrate yet: That level is among the highest in a decade. But it’s no worse than last week, and flu activity had been increasing each week since November.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report said the number of states reporting heavy flu patient traffic also held steady at 43.
“I thought I was going to die,...
Source: TIME: Health - February 18, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mike Stobbe, Carla K. Johnson / AP Tags: Uncategorized APH flu healthytime onetime Source Type: news
The Flu Killed 7 Children Last Week – but It’s Hitting Baby Boomers Even Harder
This year’s severe flu season brought at least seven more pediatric deaths in the past week – bringing the total to 37 so far this season.
Baby Boomers, however, are among the hardest hit, with an unusually high rate of hospitalizations this year, according to CDC officials.
“Baby Boomers have higher rates [of hospitalization] than their grandchildren right now,” CDC Influenza Division Director Dr. Dan Jernigan said during a call with reporters Friday.
During a typical flu season, elderly adults see the highest rate of hospitalizations, followed by young children. But this year, Jernigan said, adult...
Source: TIME: Health - January 26, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized CDC flu season flu season 2018 healthytime influenza medicine onetime public health Source Type: news
Study Confirms Slight Rise in Paralysis Risk After Swine Flu Shot
Less than 2 'excess' cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome found per 1 million vaccinations
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Guillain-Barre Syndrome, H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu), Immunization
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Well: Aging: Fewer Elderly Deaths in Flu Pandemics
Age has its privileges, and a new study suggests that one of them may be immunity to some flu pandemics.
Source: NYT Health - May 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: Epidemics Elderly Influenza Deaths (Fatalities) Body Swine Influenza Featured swine flu Aging Source Type: news
Swine flu pandemic of 2009 more deadly for younger adults, UCI study finds
(University of California - Irvine) As the world prepares for what may be the next pandemic strain of influenza virus, in the H7N9 bird flu, a new UC Irvine study reveals that the 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic was deadliest for people under the age of 65, while those 65 and over had greater immunity due to previous exposure to similar viruses.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - May 22, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Swine Flu's Death Toll May Be Much Higher Than Thought
Study updates estimate from 2009 pandemic to nearly 203,000 deaths worldwide
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tamiflu Saved Lives During Swine Flu Pandemic, Study Confirms
Best to start treatment within 48 hours, experts saySource: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu), Medicines
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 18, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Swine flu outbreak in Leicester leaves 17 people needing hospital treatment
Leicester Royal Infirmary is treating 14 patients, while three others are are being treated at Glenfield Hospital in the city. The H1N1 swine flu strain is one of the dominant flu strains this winter.
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 18, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
