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Influenza viruses H5N1: Killer Flu 
 September 2005 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Wide Angle program about "H5N1 influenza -- the powerful virus that is raging through the bird flocks of Asia -- [and that] has successfully made the leap to humans." Includes excerpts from an article about flu pandemics, and the full video, which discusses "dangers posed ... [and] the political, public health, and medical challenges the world's nations must overcome in order to fight the flu." Also includes maps and images. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/vietnam/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jan 4, 2009 Influenza (Flu)
Provides current information on specific strains of flu virus found in the United States and worldwide, and describes the vaccine being used to combat the disease. Gives recommendations on who should get a flu shot and when vaccination should occur. Weekly surveillance reports are provided annually between October and May. From the National Center for Infectious Diseases of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/flu/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Oct 14, 2004 New Dog Flu Spreads in U.S., But Death Rate Is Low
September 2005 news article about how "a new, highly contagious respiratory virus thought to affect only the greyhound racing industry is now being detected in family dogs. ... Canine flu was first discovered last year after an unusual illness began to appear at greyhound racetracks in Florida." Includes a list of "precautions to protect ... pooches from the virus." From National Geographic News. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/09/0927_050927_dog_flu.html Topics: Infectious Diseases, Pets Last updated Oct 19, 2005 |
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