Haemophilus influenza type B
Before the introduction of Hib immunisation in 1993, the bacterial infection Haemophilus influenza type B was one of the most common causes of meningitis in young children (generally under the age of 2 years), and it was also the cause of ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Chicken Soup
Scientists still haven't come up with a cure for the common cold or influenza but there is a traditional remedy, and generations of grandmothers can't be wrong. Chicken soup is said to be good not only for colds, but also for just about ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Flu (influenza) - immunisation
Influenza, or flu, is an epidemic disease that causes widespread illness every year. Influenza immunisation is recommended for people in known high-risk groups including everyone aged over 65, hospital patients and staff, some Kooris and Torres ... [... more]
Better Health |
Other health problems from flu
Many people are unsure whether they have a cold or influenza (the flu). The flu is quite different to a cold. It lasts longer and people are usually much more unwell with it. The flu is caused by a few slightly different types of influenza ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Disease Outbreak News
Please see WHO news via RSS for further information and instructions Avian influenza - situation in Viet Nam - update Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 4 Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 3 Ebola Reston in pigs and humans ... [... more]
World Health Organization |
Avian influenza frequently asked questions
What changes are needed for H5N1 to become a pandemic virus? What is the significance of limited human-to-human transmission? What are the most important warning signals that a pandemic is about to start? Avian influenza, or "bird flu", is a ... [... more]
World Health Organization |
Ten things you need to know about pandemic influenza
Avian influenza refers to a large group of different influenza viruses that primarily affect birds. On rare occasions, these bird viruses can infect other species, including pigs and humans. The vast majority of avian influenza viruses do not ... [... more]
World Health Organization |
Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A(H5N1)
Cumulative Number of Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) Reported to WHO Cumulative Number of Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) since 28 January 2004 Cumulative Number of Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza ... [... more]
World Health Organization |
Gina Kolata
Gina Kolata is an award-winning senior writer for the New York Times. The winner of numerous writing awards, she has authored several books, including the bestselling Flu: The Story of the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918 and the Search for the ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Poultry health and disease
Poultry can be affected by a variety of diseases and parasites. The two most serious diseases that must be kept out of poultry flocks are Newcastle disease and avian influenza. Although these two devastating diseases are not present in commercial ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Bird flu - Better Health Channel.
Bird flu or avian influenza is spread between wild and domesticated birds and from birds to humans. Bird flu is lethal to poultry and potentially fatal in humans. The symptoms of bird flu in humans are similar to those of regular influenza. Avian ... [... more]
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