The most recent outbreak of avian flu, the strain H7N9, has killed 22 people and infected 108. The cases were thought to be contained within China until Wednesday, when a Taiwanese man was confirmed to be infected with the virus. As more cases appear, the death toll rises and so does the fear. But …
BEIJING, April 21 (UPI) — Chinese officials have confirmed five new cases of avian flu, bringing the total number of cases up to 96 with 18 deaths. Three cases of H7N9 — bird flu — were reported in Zhejiang Province, one in Jiangsu Province and one in Shanghai, the National Health and Family …
Some key things to know about the flu season: THE SITUATION: The annual flu season hit about a month early this year, and illness is now widespread in 47 states. Many cases are caused by a flu strain that tends to make people sicker. But so far experts say it’s too early to know whether this will …
>>>we’re back now with an update on the deadly outbreak of viral meningitis tied to tainted steroid injections. the cdc said today 25 people have died. the number of cases up to 344 in 18 states. there are disturbing new findings involving the massachusetts pharmacy that made the drugs. the latest …
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (AP) – An outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to steroid shots for back pain is now blamed for 284 illnesses in 16 states, and 23 deaths. The medication, made by a specialty pharmacy in Massachusetts, has been recalled. The latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control …
As federal officials continued their investigation into the deadly meningitis outbreak, health authorities warned the illness could take longer than they had thought to show up in patients, and indicated more cases could be reported before the outbreak abates. The Food and Drug Administration …
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