Swine Flu
World conflicts increase risk of infectious diseases killing millions: panel
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board, World Bank and the World Health Organization warned that epidemic-prone viral diseases like Ebola, flu and SARS are increasingly tough to manage in a world dominated by lengthy conflicts, fragile states and forced migration. Continue reading
Denmark is building a border fence to stop African swine fever
Denmark is trying to keep out wild boars infected with African swine fever, which could potentially devastate the country where pigs outnumber humans. Continue reading
Saskatoon researcher Dr. Andrew Potter honoured with lifetime achievement award
Dr. Andrew Potter, the director and CEO of VIDO, has been recognized for years of work in health research. Continue reading
Should you be worried about H1N1 in Saskatchewan?
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
H1N1 is one of the strains targeted in this season’s flu shot, but after being labelled a “pandemic” in 2009-10, does the public need to fear the virus? Continue reading
Heat blamed for spray vaccine’s failure against swine flu
The makers of the nasal spray version of the flu vaccine say now they know why it has failed to protect young U.S. children against swine flu — fragile doses got too warm. Continue reading
Egypt’s swine flu death toll reaches 38
Egypt’s Health Ministry says the number of people killed by swine flu in the country since December has reached 38. Continue reading