Influenza
H1N1 flu jab linked to small risk of nervous disorder
Mar 12, 2013 20:55 EDT
Vaccination in the United States against H1N1 "swine" flu, which swept the world in 2009-10, carried a small but tolerable risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a disorder that can cause muscle weakness or temporary paralysis, a study published, on Wednesday, said.
Cambodia orders action to stop deadly bird flu
Mar 01, 2013 15:21 EST
Phnom Penh on Friday ordered urgent action to stem the "worrying" number of bird flu deaths in Cambodia, following a surge in the number of fatalities from the virus.
Study boosts link between flu vaccine, sleep disorder
Feb 26, 2013 18:37 EST
A study in England has strengthened evidence from Scandinavia that a vaccine used to prevent pandemic flu boosted the risk of sleep disorder among teens and children, doctors said on Tuesday.
Cambodia reports eighth bird flu death, triggering fears
Feb 26, 2013 13:37 EST
A 35-year-old man has become Cambodia's eighth bird flu fatality this year, prompting concern about the spread of the virus in the country, a health official said Tuesday.
China reports year's second fatal case of bird flu
Feb 22, 2013 23:23 EST
A man in southwestern China has died of bird flu, health authorities said Saturday, becoming the second fatality from the H5N1 virus this year.
Mexico to slaughter a half million chickens over bird flu
Feb 15, 2013 17:33 EST
Mexico will slaughter 486,000 chickens after an outbreak of bird flu was detected in the central state of Guanajuato, officials said Friday.
Swine flu kills one in Western Sahara
Feb 10, 2013 15:47 EST
A fisherman has died of swine flu in the Western Sahara region, where 11 others have been tested H1N1 positive, the Moroccan health ministry said on Sunday.
China reports two human cases of bird flu: state media
Feb 10, 2013 12:43 EST
China reported two human cases of bird flu in the southwestern city of Guiyang on Sunday, with both patients in a critical condition, the official Xinhua news agency said.
Chinese genes boost peril from flu: study
Jan 29, 2013 13:27 EST
Nearly a quarter of ethnic Chinese have a tiny genetic variant that boosts sixfold their risk of falling gravely ill when infected with flu, a study published on Tuesday said.
UN agency warns of new global bird flu threat
Jan 29, 2013 09:07 EST
The UN food agency on Tuesday warned the world risked a surge in bird flu outbreaks unless countries strengthen their monitoring against dangerous animal diseases despite economic hardship.
1 in 5 infected by 2009-10 flu pandemic: study
Jan 25, 2013 08:56 EST
More than a fifth of the world's population was infected by the H1N1 virus in the 2009-2010 flu pandemic, according to new estimates released on Friday.
Two Cambodians die from bird flu: UN health agency
Jan 25, 2013 06:21 EST
Two Cambodians have died from bird flu contracted while preparing infected chicken, the World Health Organization said Friday.
Swine flu kills three in Central Europe
Jan 24, 2013 15:20 EST
Three people have died in Romania and Macedonia after being infected with the H1N1 influenza strain known as swine flu, the two countries' health ministries said Thursday.
Scientists lift freeze on controversial flu research
Jan 23, 2013 15:28 EST
Scientists who created a mutant bird flu virus said Wednesday they will resume the controversial research after taking a 12-month break to allay fears of the bug escaping the lab or falling into terrorist hands.
US flu epidemic worsens, 29 children dead
Jan 18, 2013 16:56 EST
A flu epidemic gripping the United States is more severe than usual, striking the elderly especially hard, health authorities said Friday as they also announced 29 child victims.
Flu shots pose no extra risk of pregnancy loss: study
Jan 17, 2013 15:01 EST
Pregnant women in Norway who got vaccinated against the swine flu virus that caused the 2009-2010 pandemic showed no increased risk of pregnancy loss, contrary to popular belief, says a study released Thursday.
Swine flu kills second Jordanian in week: minister
Jan 13, 2013 11:45 EST
A Jordanian woman has died of swine flu in the second such death in a week, Health Minister Abdullatif Wreikat said on Sunday.
New York declares flu emergency
Jan 13, 2013 04:56 EST
New York's governor has declared a health emergency over a flu epidemic that has hit more than 19,000 people in the state, and in an exceptional measure cleared pharmacists to immunize infants and children.
New York declares flu emergency
Jan 12, 2013 21:24 EST
New York's governor declared a health emergency over a flu epidemic that has sickened more than 19,000 people, allowing pharmacists to immunize infants and children.
Death toll rises as flu epidemic grips US
Jan 12, 2013 03:29 EST
The death toll from a flu outbreak gripping the United States has reached epidemic levels and it will be at least several weeks before the outbreak abates, health officials said Friday.
