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2009 Swine Flu Originated in Mexico
FRIDAY, July 1, 2016 -- The 2009 swine flu pandemic originated in pigs in a small region of central Mexico, a new study reports.
Researchers used genetic analysis to pinpoint the source of the H1N1 pandemic. This version of the swine flu killed more...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 1, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
H1N1 ' Swine Flu ' Vaccine Unlikely to Raise Birth Defect Risk
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2016 -- Swedish researchers report that the vaccine against the H1N1 " swine flu " strain of influenza doesn ' t seem to have a link to birth defects.
One obstetrician who reviewed the research said the findings should ease concerns...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 19, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Could Swine Flu Be Linked to Type 1 Diabetes?
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2017 -- Young people who ' ve been infected with the H1N1 swine flu virus may be at increased risk for type 1 diabetes, a new study suggests.
Researchers examined data from all the 2.28 million people aged 30 and younger in...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 13, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Have Fun at the Fair, But Don ' t Pet the Pigs
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2017 -- You go to the fair for corn dogs and cotton candy, not an infectious swine flu.
Researchers are warning that flu can spread among pigs at agricultural fairs and then make the leap to humans, which could potentially lead...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 23, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Health Highlights: June 30, 2020
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
New Swine Flu Virus Poses Hypothetical Pandemic Risk
As the world grapples with the new coronavirus pandemic, researchers have discovered a new...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 30, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
' Swine Flu ' Strain Has Passed Between Humans & Pigs Hundreds of Times
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 -- It ’s well known that some viruses make the leap from animals to humans, but a new study shows the influenza strain responsible for the 2009 H1N1 pandemic has been particularly prolific in hopping between species.
That...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Swine Coronavirus Could Jump to People, Researchers Warn
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- A coronavirus strain that has plagued the swine industry in recent years may have the ability to spread to people, researchers say.
Swine acute diarrhea syndrome coronavirus (SADS-CoV) has infected swine herds throughout...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 19, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Scientists Learn How Flu Virus Changes So Quickly
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2017 -- Scientists have pinpointed a mechanism that helps flu viruses mutate rapidly, which could lead to new ways to fight the flu.
Because flu viruses mutate quickly, flu vaccines have to be redesigned every year.
The MIT...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Tough Flu Season Ahead: Vaccine May Only Be 10 & #37; Effective
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2017 -- There ' s bad news about this year ' s flu vaccine.
The most common type of flu being seen in the United States is influenza A H3N2, the same severe strain that dominated last flu season.
And in Australia, where the winter flu...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 6, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Narcolepsy Drug Doesn ' t Raise Odds for Birth Defects: Study
This study is based on twice as many pregnancies as earlier studies, and we...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 4, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Flu Shot Could Be a Lifesaver for Folks With Chronic Ills
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 -- The U.S. flu season is expected to extend into spring, and experts say it ' s not too late to get a flu shot.
Last year ’s flu season was mild, but this season has already seen triple the number of flu-related deaths in the...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 8, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Flu Season Continues to Be Mild: CDC
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 24, 2016 -- This year's flu season continues to be a mild one, with low rates of hospitalizations and flu-related deaths, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.
However, flu activity is picking up a bit and the season isn't...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 24, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Flu Season Hasn't Peaked Yet
FRIDAY, March 18, 2016 -- This flu season continues to be the mildest in the past three years, U.S. health officials say.
But flu is still cropping up in new areas of the country, and flu season isn't over yet, the experts cautioned.
In most years,...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 18, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Pregnancy Flu Shot Protects Newborn for 8 Weeks: Study
This study shows...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 5, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Pediatricians ' Group Advises Against Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2016 -- The nasal spray flu vaccine is ineffective and should not be used in the upcoming flu season, says a leading group of U.S. pediatricians.
All children aged 6 months and older should receive a seasonal flu shot during the...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 6, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
