Swine Flu – A Global Pandemic?

Teachers can help educate students and themselves about how the body resists infections, such as the swine flu, by learning about the immune system. Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) offers lectures on immunology at http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/immunology/lectures.html as part of their Holiday Lecture Series. The HHMI scientists give presentations to an audience of students. The  Mail this [...]

With many deaths recorded in Mexico, a new strain of swine flu virus is sweeping the globe. Several nations have suspect cases reported, from as far away as Hong Kong, Canada, Israel France and New Zealand. Caused by type A influenza Swine flu, is a respiratory disease. Studies have shown that the swine flu, H1N1, [...]

The guidelines state: INFORM / THE HIGHEST LEVEL / BASIC HYGIENE SOLUTIONS Swine Flu: The current issue of the swine flu, this is caused by an Influenza A type virus. This determines the characteristics, such as shape and make up of the virus. Byotrol from Northern Environmental kills this type of virus. It is the [...]

Two weeks ago most pet owners had not even heard of the term “Swine Flu”. But now, as well as being worried about ourselves, pet owners are concerned that the new strain of flu could affect our pets. All birds and mammals can be infected with a form of influenza virus, of which there are [...]

The world is facing a serious flu threat in the form of swine flu. Currently human cases of swine flu have been reported from Mexico and the US. Swine flu was first reported in Mexico, where several people have died from the new strain of the influenza virus, so health authorities have been put on [...]

A couple of thousand years ago, makers of Kimchi (a Korean pickled cabbage side dish), long before the appearance of SARS and the Swine Flu, would never have imagined their diet staple might prevent and possibly cure these viral infections. In April ’09, The World Health Organization (WHO) raised the influenza pandemic status to phase [...]

Hey everyone, I decided it would be a great idea to post up the latest news from Google so here it is… Will the flu fade or spread? The H5N1 avian flu, which mainly affected Asia (especially Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and China), had a higher death rate among those contracting the …  Read More… Swine flu [...]

So, we have had the bird flu, now the swine flu? What will be the next illness the media blow out of all proportion and scare people silly with? Bird and Swine Flu survival guide. A great reference to own, just in case. Be prepared!  Mail this post

What is the difference between swine flu vaccine and regular flu vaccine in terms of your immunities? I am 26 going on 27 and can honestly say I've never had “THE FLU” stomach virus? yes, cold? Yes, even some respiratory infections Anyway, my point is that I have never gotten a flu shot A) because [...]

Hey everyone, I decided it would be a great idea to post up the latest news from Google so here it is… What you need to know about the ongoing Swine Flu Epidemic The best way to prevent swine flu is by active immunization or vaccination against the disease. However, and this is in answer [...]