Happy Friday fellow biodefense enthusiasts! The Winter Olympics are already starting off with a bang as Korean health officials have confirmed 128 cases of norovirus… 2,393 more words
Flu Claims 27-Year-Old Fitness Trainer's Life
COLLEYVILLE (CBSDFW.COM) – The flu virus killed a 27-year-old man who friends say was the picture of health.
Jeremy Westerman coached health and fitness at 24-Hour Fitness, choosing a profession in personal training as a way to give back. 246 more words
Progress on 'Universal' Flu Vaccine
The United States is in the grip of a tough flu season, and the current influenza vaccine is only partially effective. However, scientists say they’re getting closer to a “universal” … 477 more words
Can my patient contract influenza more than once in a season?
It’s not common but reinfection with influenza can definitely occur, either due to the same viral strain, or due to a different one altogether.
One study reported influenza reinfection due to H1N1 in otherwise healthy patients within 12-20 days of the original infection after an apparent period of full recovery. 217 more words
5 False Alarm Alerts That Caused Absolute Chaos
Since the beginning of human communication, we’ve seen countless moments of unexpected confusion and terror arise from both purposeful and accidental alarms set off amongst large populations. 30 more words
New Machine Built To Sanitize Schools From Flu
WINTERSVILLE, OHIO (CBSDFW.COM) – The high number of flu deaths this winter have led some companies to take office sanitation to another level.
A southeastern Ohio company touts a new machine — the “Clorox 360” — to sanitize offices and classrooms. 153 more words
'flu and me
While reading and correcting a PhD thesis on ‘flu virus I thought I would check what strains I have encountered.
In February 1978 after playing a match for what was then RC Hermance (now… 379 more words
