An Ounce of Prevention -- Flu on the rise

You might wonder why there is a column on flu when it is the month of May. You are correct to question why this topic at this time — doesn’t flu information usually appear in the fall?

Vital Signs: Patterns: Shot Protects Against More Than the Flu

Pregnant women who were vaccinated against the flu were more likely to deliver regular-size babies, at a point closer to the due date, an analysis showed.

Flu activity at low levels in US, worldwide

May 11, 2012 (CIDRAP News) – US influenza activity declined overall and in most regions last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported today, while Northern Hemisphere flu activity in general continued to fall.

Flu outbreak at care home sparks urgent issue of drugs

Every resident in a Londonderry nursing home for vulnerable elderly people is being given flu prevention treatment in the wake of an outbreak of the virus. Related Stories Belfast Telegraph columnist Frances Burscough tries out a new look that’s hot off the press Drink-drive shame of Northern Ireland football star Grant McCann Belfast ratepayers demand clampdown on dog fouling Former New Zealand ...

A ‘flu shot’ for asthma and allergy?

A ‘flu shot’ for asthma and allergy? Preventing asthma and allergy with a small jab in the arm is not as far-fetched as you might think, say scientists at Wellington’s Malaghan Institute.