Flu & Viruses
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Vaccines programme extended
A major new programme of vaccinations is to be established in England, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Poultry markets spread deadly flu
Chinese scientists say are closing in on the source of the country’s deadly bird flu outbreak as the first case is reported of the disease outside China’s borders. Read more
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Emergency measles campaign launched
Nearly a million children and teenagers are to be offered vaccination in England to protect them from the growing threat of measles, it was announced today. Read more
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Measles alert is Europe-wide
A Europe-wide campaign to boost childhood vaccination was launched yesterday as measles ravages parts of the UK and other regions of the continent. Read more
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Bird flu casualties rise
A mysterious bird flu outbreak in China is claiming an increasing number of casualties, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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GPs urge parents to get measles protection
Senior GPs have urged the parents to ensure their children get the MMR vaccine as measles continues to spread in South Wales, UK. Read more
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China bird flu spreads
The outbreak of a new bird flu virus in China is spreading, health officials warned yesterday. Read more
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Cancer virus that might prevent disease
The human papillomavirus has been blamed for cervical cancer – but researchers say some types of the virus might prevent the disease. Read more
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Praise for PM who took science advice
Former Prime Minister Lady Thatcher saved "thousands of lives" by accepting scientific advice which went against her political instincts, a senior scientist said yesterday. Read more
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Bird flu deaths aggravate alarm
The outbreak of a mysterious bird flu in China intensified yesterday as three new deaths were announced. Read more