Swine Flu Report Archive: Prevention
Maryland Recruits "Flu-Watchers"
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley announced today that the state is setting up a broad-based flu surveillance system, which will include teams of citizen Internet "flu-watchers" who will report any flu-like symptoms they might experience. The system will also utilize the...
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Michael E. Ruane
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May 8, 2009; 6:13 PM ET |
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Two Flu Shots May Be Needed This Fall
The World Health Organization says that patients might need to get two flu shots later this year, one to protect against the regular flu and the other to protect against swine flu, Bloomberg reports. The move comes after the international...
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Shankar Vedantam
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May 6, 2009; 12:42 PM ET |
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Policy for Closing Schools Draws Criticism
Resistance emerged in the Washington area today to the policy of closing schools to prevent the possible spread of swine flu, as Montgomery County school superintendent Jerry Weast complained that the ongoing shutdown of Rockville High School was not justified....
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Chris Stanford
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May 4, 2009; 8:45 PM ET |
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Antiviral Drugs -- Resources and Links
If you or someone you know is taking antiviral drugs, the Centers for Disease Control has offered guidance on potential side effects and adverse reactions. Guidelines for professionals on the appropriate administration of antiviral drugs can be found here. For...
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Shankar Vedantam
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May 4, 2009; 2:48 PM ET |
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Does Closing Schools Stop Swine Flu?
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they are re-examining whether closing schools is an effective way to halt swine flu -- especially if students at a school are infected by someone in the larger community and...
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Shankar Vedantam
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May 4, 2009; 2:28 PM ET |
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What If There's No Soap?
The District school system is urging students to vigorously and frequently wash their hands with soap. Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee and DC Health Department director Dr. Pierre Vigilance urge “lathering well above the wrists and (rubbing) your hands together...
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Michael E. Ruane
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May 1, 2009; 5:11 PM ET |
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