Influenza Monitor, May 27, 2010 When writing about influenza, it can be difficult to report on cutting-edge research. One has to carefully apply terms like “breakthrough.” One also has to avoid terms like “miracle cure.” A universal flu vaccine, that can provide extended protection across a variety of recombitant influenza viruses represents the pinnacle for [...]
Influenza Monitor, May 26, 2010 The most significant failure in the global public health response to pandemic H1N1 was the lack of sufficient vaccine supplies in time for the second wave of H1N1. According to reporting from the World Health Organization (WHO) H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Task Force, global influenza vaccine production continues to fall well [...]
Influenza Monitor, May 25, 2010 With the passage of time, H1N1 has been quiet in the USA. No states have reported widespread or regional flu activity for five consecutive weeks. Doctor visits for Influenza-like Illness (ILI) are below baseline across all ten CDC regions. On the international front, H1N1 has receded across much of the [...]
Influenza Monitor, March 29, 2010 From CDC’s most recent influenza surveillance report, week ending 20 March: “Elevated ILI was seen in Regions 4, 7 and 9. Region 4 is comprised of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Region 7 is Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. And Region 9 is Arizona, [...]
Influenza Monitor, March 25, 2010 CDC is reporting ELEVATED influenza-like illness (ILI) activity in Region Four, which includes: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. “Region 4 led the nation at the beginning of the fall wave, which largely followed school openings.” Region 4 also had a higher number of case [...]
Background on Chile Earthquake USGS: Magnitude 8.8 – OFFSHORE MAULE, CHILE AMEMBASSY Santiago: Statement on February 27 Earthquake in Chile NOAA: Tsunami Warnings and Advisories PAHO: EOC Situation Report #3 – Damage and power shortages force suspension of H1N1 vaccinations
Influenza Monitor, 25 Feb 2010 Recent article in CIDRAP reports that emergency room clinicians are noting an increase in influenza-like illnesses (ILI). Key excerpts are provided below. Emergency departments see rise in flu-like illness Feb 24, 2010 (CIDRAP News), Lisa Schnirring Staff Writer Some of the nation’s emergency departments are noting increases in flu-like illness [...]
Every mom has it, a cold and flu survival kit. An arsenal of go to remedies that helps them survive cold and flu season. Tania Ruben | Health & Wellness, Parenting, Dec. 22, 2009 In our home we take a number of preventative measures. Then I have the tools I use [...]
WASHINGTON—More than 57 million Americans have become ill from the H1N1 influenza virus and nearly 11,700 have died, according to estimates released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wall Street Journal | Health, Feb. 12, 2010 While the new figures show the H1N1 pandemic virus is still spreading, they also reflect a [...]
Influenza Monitor, February 7, 2010 According to the latest influenza surveillance from CDC, no states have reported widespread flu activity for four consecutive weeks. However, pneumonia and influenza (P&I) mortality as a percentage of recorded deaths was 8.1% and is hovering above epidemic threshold (7.8%). One expert, speaking on background said the H1N1 epidemic has [...]
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