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Thursday, November 13, 2008 ( change date )
A New Way To Predict Outbreaks: Replikin Peptide Concentration In H5N1 Influenza Virus Genome As A Marker For Lethal Outbreaks
WHO and CDC have stated that the predictive accuracy of their annual formulations for human influenza vaccines is "suboptimal" -- often correct less than 50% of the time, especially for seniors. Perhaps in part because we are not yet accurate in our predictions of upcoming influenza strains, approximately 36,000 people die each year of flu in the United States alone.
Medicalnewstoday.com Thursday, November 13, 2008Indonesia says teenager tests negative for bird flu (AFP)
AFP - Tests on an Indonesian girl reported to have died of bird flu proved negative for the deadly strain of the virus, the health minister said Thursday.
yahoo.com Thursday, November 13, 2008Thailand confirms second bird flu case (AFP)
AFP - Thailand has confirmed a second case of bird flu in less than a week, a senior agriculture official said Thursday.
yahoo.com Thursday, November 13, 2008Group Urges CDC to Reduce the Number of Flu Deaths
With this being one of the worst flu seasons in recent memory the Centers for Disease Control has recommended expanding vaccinations for children.
wtopnews.com Thursday, November 13, 2008Flu Outbreak at U-Md. Worst in 10 Years
More than 400 students have been diagnosed with the flu on campus, and more cases are being reported.
wtopnews.com Thursday, November 13, 2008Flu Strikes at University of Virginia
It's the biggest flu outbreak since the mid-1990s.
wtopnews.com Thursday, November 13, 2008
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