Flu shots: 2014-15 influenza season recommendations for the northern hemisphere released
The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS), a global public health laboratory network coordinated by WHO, today released the recommended composition of influenza More...
The Flu Shot: Help choosing which one to get
They say I should do it…., I know I should do it…, and If I do it… Which one do I do? Why every year? Here’s help: Flu viruses are smart. They change and mutate each year. The big term “antigenic More...
Global flu activity remains low, influenza A(H3N2) is predominant
The latest influenza data published by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that influenza activity is on the low end as of the most recent reporting week ending Oct. 12. Influenza in the US mapImage/CDC During More...
Michigan reports first case of human H3N2v swine flu, brings national total to 17
The Michigan Departments of Community Health (MDCH) and their local and state health partners have identified a case of an H3N2 variant (H3N2v) in a child who was a swine exhibitor at the recent Berrien County More...
Indiana reports four human cases of H3N2v influenza, advises public to protect themselves at fairs this summer
Indiana health officials are encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves at county and 4H fairs around the state this summer following detection of four cases of variant influenza A (H3N2v). Photo/Agricultural More...
Outbreaks in the United States 2012: A year in review
This was an active year for outbreaks in the United States, some more common than others. In this review, I will summarize what 2012 brought us in the world of infectious disease outbreaks (this list is by no means More...
