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How scared should we be of H7N9?

April 26th, 2013 No comments

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 …

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5 new cases of avian flu brings total to 96 in China

April 21st, 2013 No comments

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 …

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Key things to know about this flu season

January 13th, 2013 Comments off

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 …

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Meningitis cases continue to spread

October 27th, 2012 Comments off

>>>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 …

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Meningitis outbreak toll: 284 cases, 23 deaths

October 21st, 2012 Comments off

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 …

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Officials Anticipate More Meningitis Cases

October 19th, 2012 Comments off

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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