Avian Influenza

September 7, 2010

Reports Of Narcolepsy In Europe Following Vaccination With Pandemrix™

MedicalNewsToday - GSK initially became aware of possible cases of narcolepsy following vaccination with the adjuvanted H1N1 pandemic vaccine Pandemrix through adverse event reports received by the Swedish Medical Products Agency, and subsequently via media reports in Finland. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/200044.php

Posted by sball at 9:24 AM

Satellite Data Reveals Why Migrating Birds Have A Small Window To Spread Bird Flu

MedicalNewsToday.com - research published in the British Ecological Society's Journal of Applied Ecology reveals why the global spread of bird flu by direct migration of wildfowl is unlikely, while also providing a new framework for quantifying the risk of avian-borne diseases. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/199996.php

Posted by sball at 9:20 AM

September 2, 2010

H5N1 virus may persist on feathers fallen from domestic ducks

Vetsweb (press release) - Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) may persist on feathers fallen from the bodies of infected domestic ducks and contribute to environmental ... http://www.vetsweb.com/news/h5n1-virus-may-persist-on-feathers-fallen-from-domestic-ducks-1406.html

Posted by sball at 12:52 PM

Experts warn deadly bird flu could return

Bangkok Post - Migratory birds and pet dogs and cats could possibly transmit avian influenza from animal to human without stringent disease surveillance, ... http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/194164/experts-warn-deadly-bird-flu-could-return

Posted by sball at 12:51 PM