Vaccine Production Begins for 2007-08 Flu Season
posted by NWHRC @ 9:17 AM
Friday, April 27, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
WHO Awards $15 Million for Flu Vaccine Manufacturing
The World Health Organization (WHO) awarded up to $15 million in grants to six nations to support the establishment or expansion of domestic manufacturing capacity for influenza vaccine.
http://www.who.int
http://www.who.int
posted by NWHRC @ 9:22 AM
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Weekly Flu Report
The week of April 8-14 continued the strong decline in flu cases in the United States, with three states reporting no flu activity and the percentage of visits for influenza-like infections below the national baseline for the third week in a row.
http://www.cdc.gov
http://www.cdc.gov
posted by NWHRC @ 9:55 AM
Monday, April 23, 2007
Do you know...when to use a prescription antiviral for flu treatment versus flu prevention?
It's very simple, actually Once you feel the first symptoms of the flu—the headache, the achiness, the fever—it means you may be infected with the virus. Antivirals like oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza) will lessen the length of time you are sick with the flu and reduce your risk for complications such as pneumonia. Not only that, but you'll be less contagious. So by all means, ask your doctor for a prescription and begin taking the medication within 12-48 hours of symptom onset for optimal results.
Now, as for preventing the flu...if someone you have been around comes down with the flu, call your doctor. Explain the situation and ask for a prescription for either Tamiflu or Relenza. Studies find both can reduce your risk of getting the flu once you've been exposed.
Now, as for preventing the flu...if someone you have been around comes down with the flu, call your doctor. Explain the situation and ask for a prescription for either Tamiflu or Relenza. Studies find both can reduce your risk of getting the flu once you've been exposed.
posted by NWHRC @ 9:51 AM
Thursday, April 19, 2007
First Bird Flu Vaccine Approved
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first vaccine designed to protect against the so-called "bird" flu. But, the agency warned, the vaccine offers only a "stop-gap" measure.
http://www.fda.gov
http://www.fda.gov
posted by NWHRC @ 10:01 AM
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Weekly Flu Update
The weather might be lousy throughout much of the Midwest and northeastern U.S., but the medical indictors suggest we really are into spring. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that influenza activity continued to decrease in the United States for the week ending April 7, 2007. Just eight states reported widespread activity and 13 reported local activity.
http://www.cdc.gov
http://www.cdc.gov
posted by NWHRC @ 9:57 AM
Monday, April 16, 2007
Do you know...that there is a test for the flu?
It's how we learn how much flu is around in the country. Certain physician offices belong to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's flu surveillance network, designed to provide an early warning system of any epidemic or pandemic. But any doctor can use the test, often in his or her own office. There are more than 10 approved rapid influenza tests that can provide results in as little as 30 minutes. Some identify influenza A and B viruses and can tell the difference between the two; others can't. The tests can be done with a variety of specimens, including nasal and throat swabs. So if you're not sure whether or not you really have the flu, ask your doctor to do a test. You'll probably have to ask; not that many doctors routinely test for the flu. Most diagnose it based just on your symptoms.
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/
posted by NWHRC @ 9:55 AM
