http://http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/worldbirdflunews.php/ News on bird flu/avian flu from around the world http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27292Health workers in Nepal are to cull thousands of chickens following the discovery of the H5N1 strain of bird flu in the southeastern part of the Himalayan country. http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27292Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:21:00 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27296The National Business Group On Health is advocating this position as a way to reduce flu risk for health care workers and patients. http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27296Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:45:07 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27288Latin American Herald Tribune58 People Die of Flu in Mexico So Far This YearLatin American Herald Tribune2, according to the epidemiological report, the 58 deaths were caused by different strains of flu virus, the predominant one being the AH1N1 swine flu with 93 percent. The Health Secretariat said in a communique Friday that the deaths make up 2 percent ...58 Mexicans die of fluPunjab NewslineMexico: Close to 3000 confirmed of infection, 58 die of fluParda Phash58 people died from swine flu in Mexico in 2012Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.amall 5 news articles » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27288Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:48:09 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27289Mexico sees spike in swine flu after two years of low transmissionNews-Medical.net"There have been 1623 cases of all strains of flu in Mexico recorded so far for January, 90 percent of them H1N1 [swine flu]," compared to "about 1000 flu cases in Mexico during all of last year," of which roughly 250 cases were swine flu, ...Mexico Fears Second Outbreak of H1N1 as Cases ClimbFox NewsOfficials worried about Swine Flu outbreak along the borderKGBT-TVall 3 news articles » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27289Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:43:36 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27286Researchers at the University of Southampton, University of Oxford and Retroscreeen Virology Ltd have discovered a series of peptides, found on the internal structures of influenza viruses that could lead to the development of a universal vaccine for influenza, one that gives people immunity against all strains of the disease, including seasonal, avian, and swine flu... http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27286Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27246Hindustan TimesMasks, hand washing can smother flu spreadHindustan TimesStudents are seen wearing masks to prevent swine flu at a primary school in Jinjiang, in southeast China's Fujian province. Masks and hand washing can practically slash the spread of flu-like symptoms, new reseach has demonstrated. http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27246Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:13:06 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27247Universal flu vaccine might be step closerFierceVaccinesDid you get the flu last year? Unfortunately, that won't stop you getting it this year, or next year, or whenever bird flu or swine flu next strikes, because the virus mutates so rapidly. This means that the flu vaccine has to be made each year, ...HOPES SOAR OF NEW SUPER-JAB THAT COULD KILL OFF FLU FOR GOODExpress.co.ukall 3 news articles » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27247Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:40:52 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27244The Associated PressMexico health sec: Swine flu way up after low yearThe Associated PressMEXICO CITY (AP) — Swine flu is back in Mexico, the epicenter of a world pandemic three years ago that panicked people around the globe. The country registered more cases of all types of flu and more incidents of the H1N1 strain, originally called ...Swine Flu Cases Rising in MexicoFrench TribuneSwine flu cases fit 'normal' pattern, Mexican authorities sayThe Australian EyeMexico sees surge of swine flu as authorities urge calmGlobalPostall 144 news articles » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27244Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27255Researchers have found that on infecting 41 healthy volunteers with different strains of flu virus, those with higher levels of a specific type of white blood cell were less likely to develop severe illness. Now the team of researchers hopes to mimic the natural resistance shown by some of the volunteers, by creating a vaccine that boosts levels of a particular subset of the 'T-cells'. http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27255Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:59:00 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27257A group of scientists have been working on a genetically modified strain of bird flu. A federal advisory board declared Tuesday that the details of the research are a “grave concern” to public safety and should be kept under wraps. http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27257Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:42:00 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27248Visit BulgariaCity scientists in flu vaccine breakthroughDaily EchoSouthampton scientists have made a pioneering breakthrough that could lead to a universal vaccine for all strains of flu. The groundbreaking discovery could arm medics with a new weapon against season, bird and swine flu that gives people immunity ...Peptides that could lead to universal vaccine for influenza identifiedTruthDiveUniversal Flu Vaccine to Be a Reality SoonVisit BulgariaUniversal flu vaccine 'could be available in just five years'Daily MailProactive Investors USA & Canada -pharmabiz.comall 61 news articles » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27248Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:04:28 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27202DigitalJournal.comSwine flu spikes in Mexico after hiatus, but government says cases are within ...Washington PostMEXICO CITY — Swine flu is back in Mexico, the epicenter of a world pandemic three years ago that panicked people around the globe. The country registered more cases of all types of flu and more incidents of the H1N1 strain, originally called swine ...Swine flu returns to MexicoDigitalJournal.comMexican health officials keep careful eye on Swine flu spikeCBS NewsWith memories of the 2009 pandemic, Mexico braces for flu seasonLos Angeles TimesCBS Localall 29 news articles » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27202Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:43:32 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27212Some people have a natural resistance to all flu strains, according to British scientists who believe the finding will enable them to create a universal vaccine. http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27212Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:13:31 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27222On February 2 from 6pm to 8pm, the Emerging Infectious Diseases & Microbiology Discussion Group of the New York Academy of Sciences presents Dual Use Research: H5N1 Influenza Virus and Beyond, a discussion between scientists, publishers, and legal experts that will explore the myriad issues surrounding the impending publication of these two studies and measures that will need to be undertaken to ensure the security of future such research. http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27222Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:11:20 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27203Husband of swine flu fatality accuses paramedicsIrish TimesTHE HUSBAND of a woman with swine flu told Dublin City Coroner's Court yesterday that he begged paramedics to take her to hospital the night before she died but they refused. But paramedics said that it was her husband, Ahmed Mohamed, who would not ... http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27203Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:10:03 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27207The InquisitrMexican swine flu outbreak kills 29, infects nearly 1500Channel 6 News OnlineMEXICO CITY (BNO NEWS) -- An ongoing swine flu outbreak in Mexico has left at least 29 people dead and nearly 1500 others infected, health officials confirmed on Saturday. Thousands more are also ill as the country faces several types of flu this ...Seasonal flu shot no help with swine fluUPI.comAdditional Cases of Swine Flu in Mexico [Video]The Inquisitr32 Die from Swine Flu Outbreak, Another 40 Die from Cold Weather in MexicoHispanically Speaking NewsOutcome Magazineall 10 news articles » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27207Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:35:06 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27204CBC.caMore Swine Flu Screening as Cases Increase in MexicoFox NewsGetty Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet Related Stories CDC surveys find swine flu vaccination rates highest in New England, lowest in the South 4 People Die From Swine Flu in Northern Mexico Swine flu provides test run for next epidemic, ...Mexico Ups Swine Flu Screening as Cases IncreaseABC Newsall 231 news articles » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27204Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:57:56 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27206CTV.caOlder adults may be vulnerable to new swine flu virusCTV.caIt's recognized that children ramp up flu activity in a community, and that activity generally makes its way to the elderly. "If we have a mix of broad susceptibility to an emerging swine H3N2 virus in children -- which our results suggest -- and we ...Study suggests older adults may have little defense against swine H3N2 virusesCIDRAPall 22 news articles » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27206Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:54:43 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27211The Ministry of Health of China has notified WHO of a human case of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus infection.‬‪ http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27211Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:58:00 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27208ABC NewsNo Flu Shots for Most Late-Thirtysomethings During Swine Flu OutbreakABC NewsFlu normally hits hardest in January or February, and infectious disease specialists say so far, this season has been very mild. But there are reports that nine people have died from swine flu this season in Mexico -- where the first swine flu outbreak ...and more » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27208Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:21:35 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27210ABC NewsGeneration X: How young adults deal with influenzaMedical XpressOnly about one in five young adults in their late 30s received a flu shot during the 2009-2010 swine flu epidemic, according to a University of Michigan report that details the behavior and attitudes of Generation X. But about 65 percent were at least ...How Did Generation X Respond to the H1N1 'Swine' Flu Epidemic?U.S. News & World ReportParents led the way in reacting to the H1N1 influenza epidemicMedill Reports: ChicagoMexico identifies 573 H1N1 casesVaccine News Daily (blog)Charlotte Observer -WMUR Manchesterall 101 news articles » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27210Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:04:58 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27209Telegraph.co.ukSwine flu death toll hits nine in Mexico as cases almost doubleTelegraph.co.ukNine people have died from an outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, with the number of cases almost doubling in a week. Health officials have identified 573 cases of A (H1N1), up from 333 instances on Thursday. The strain represents 90 per cent of influenza ...Swine flu wonder cure under scannerMoneycontrol.comMexico swine flu strikes againIndependent OnlineMexico death toll from swine flu hits nineHerald SunDaily Mail -TopNews Arab Emiratesall 40 news articles » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27209Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:23:15 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27168Swine flu death toll rises in MexicoIndependent OnlineMexico City - The death toll in Mexico from an outbreak of A(H1N1) swine flu has hit nine, with 573 cases detected, officials said on Sunday. The strain represents 90 percent of detected cases of influenza in the country, the health ministry said in a ...and more » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27168Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:11 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27162Daily MailNew study questions Tamiflu's effectivenessDaily MailBy Savita Verma The famous swine flu drug that triggered a race among countries for stockpiling it and which earned billions of dollars for its manufacturer may be based on sloppy clinical evidence and may not be effective, a new investigation has ...and more » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27162Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:05:51 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27161AFPTwo die of A(H1N1) swine flu in Mexico: officialAFPMEXICO CITY — An outbreak of A(H1N1) swine flu claimed the lives of two people -- 19 and 21 years old -- in Mexico's capital in the first weeks of the year, health authorities said Saturday. The health secretary of Mexico's Federal District, ...Libyan baby dies of swine flu in Greece: ministryEmirates 24/7Flu: Greece, Lybian infant dies of H1N1 virusANSAmedBaby Dies of H1N1 Flu in AthensCRIENGLISH.comGreek Reporterall 13 news articles » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27161Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:05:00 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27138Greek ReporterLibyan baby dies of swine flu in Greece: ministryEmirates 24/7A seven-month old Libyan baby girl died in an Athens childrens' hospital on Friday from swine flu after an emergency airlift from Libya, the health ministry said. The baby girl, Mohmed Khadija Ben Hussein, had been transferred on January 10 from a ...Flu: Greece, Lybian infant dies of H1N1 virusANSAmedBaby Dies of H1N1 Flu in AthensCRIENGLISH.comLibyan Baby Boy Dies Of H1N1 In Athens' HospitalGreek Reporterall 5 news articles » http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27138Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:23:48 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27153Ron Fouchier of Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands -- lead researcher of one of two teams that last year reported study results "that showed how the H5N1 [bird flu] virus can be transmitted through airborne droplets between ferrets, a model for studying influenza in humans." http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27153Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:18:24 GMThttp://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27141First flu casualty of the winterIrish IndependentSo far this winter there have been 35 cases of flu reported but none of these are for swine flu. A MAN has been sent forward to stand trial for an alleged 174 sexual offences. The Co Donegal man, who is in his 40s and cannot be named for legal reasons, ... http://www.ukbirdflunews.com/News/article.php?itemid=27141Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:58:22 GMT