Flu & Viruses
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New virus sparks global alarm
A mysterious new virus that has emerged in Asia is the greatest current health threat to the world, a global summit heard yesterday. Read more
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Humans unprotected against new bird flu
Most people probably have little innate immunity against the new bird flu virus in China, according to alarming new findings. Read more
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Heart rate key to fever danger
Heart rate is a key indicator of whether a childhood fever could represent a serious threat, according to guidance issued today. Read more
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Yellow fever booster jab abandoned
The life-saving yellow fever vaccine does not need a booster dose, experts have concluded. Read more
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World health goals elusive
Dramatic progress has been made in improving the health of the world’s poorest countries – but not as much as had been hoped, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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Scientists pin-point new flu source
The bird flu virus circulating in China has come from both chickens and pigeons, according to the latest findings from local scientists. Read more
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New flu pregnancy mental health link
Children born to mothers who suffer from flu during pregnancy face a four times increased risk of developing a serious depressive disorder, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Web plan to nail vaccine rumours
Public health workers should use new technology to pin down web-based rumours about vaccines, experts say today. Read more
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Saudi virus infectious between people
Health officials sounded alarm bells about the new Middle Eastern virus yesterday amid concern it is proving infectious between humans. Read more
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Row brews over bird flu threat
Controversial research published last night shows the threat to humans posed by repeated outbreaks of new bird flu viruses, it was claimed. Read more