Pandemic Flu News 

Intercell Reports Phase II Study Results Of Its Vaccine Enhancement Patch For...
Found on 06 Jul 2010 11:59 GMT
Intercell AG (VSE: ICLL) announced the results of a Phase II clinical trial of its investigational Vaccine Enhancement Patch (VEP) system for avian H5N1 influenza. In this development program, Intercell is working under a contract with the U.S...

Pandemic Hybrid Of Bird And Human Seasonal Flu Possible Say Scientists
Found on 24 Feb 2010 09:59 GMT
An international team of scientists has created a highly pathogenic laboratory hybrid of the H5N1 bird flu and human seasonal flu viruses by swapping just one gene, and propose that a similar genetic interaction could happen in nature between the current pandemic H1N1 swine flu and H5N1 avian flu strains, highlighting the importance of continued surveillance...

Virus Hybridization Could Create Pandemic Bird Flu
Found on 23 Feb 2010 11:59 GMT
Genetic interactions between avian H5N1 influenza and human seasonal influenza viruses have the potential to create hybrid strains combining the virulence of bird flu with the pandemic ability of H1N1, according to a new study. In laboratory experiments in mice, a single gene segment from a human seasonal flu virus, H3N2, was able to convert the avian H5N1 virus into a highly pathogenic form...

NexBio Initiates Phase II Trial Of DAS181 (Fludase(R)) For Treatment Of Influ...
Found on 08 Jan 2010 09:59 GMT
NexBio, Inc. announced the initiation of a double blind placebo controlled multi-center trial in the U.S. and Mexico of DAS181 (Fludase®) for the treatment of laboratory confirmed influenza infection. DAS181 is an investigational host-targeted drug candidate that blocks entry of influenza virus into cells of the respiratory tract...

Medicago Reports Positive Phase I Results For Its Avian Flu Pandemic Vaccine
Found on 22 Dec 2009 08:59 GMT
Medicago Inc. (TSX-V: MDG) a biotechnology company focused on developing highly effective and affordable vaccines based on proprietary manufacturing technologies and Virus-Like Particles (VLPs), reported positive interim results from a Phase I human clinical trial with its H5N1 Avian Influenza vaccine candidate ("H5N1 vaccine")...

Risk of bird flu pandemic great despite efforts
Found on 21 Oct 2008 22:51 GMT
International efforts have pushed back the spread of bird flu this year, but the risk of a global influenza pandemic killing millions is as great as ever, the United Nations reported.

Avian Influenza Situation in Thailand; status of pandemic vaccine development
Found on 04 Oct 2004 01:59 GMT

Selling 'pandemic flu' through a language of fear; Traditional skepticism is ...
Byline: Peter Doshi CAMBRIDGE, MASS. - Americans consider the United States to be a country where debate flourishes. Yet with regard to avian flu, hyped sound bites predominate. When President Bush asked Congress for $7.1 billion toward "pandemic flu preparedness," even his critics replied "not

Publication: The Christian Science Monitor

Flu pandemic that could kill 50,000 is inevitable, Scots warned
A FLU pandemic that could kill between 5,000 and 50,000 people in Scotland is inevitable, the country's chief medical officer said yesterday. Amid fears a new strain of Asian bird flu could develop into a worldwide epidemic, UK and Scottish ministers have set out contingency plans to deal with the

Publication: The Scotsman

PANDEMIC FLU-A QUESTION OF 'WHEN,' NOT 'IF'
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville issued the following news release: Some 130 healthcare representatives-educators, hospital personnel and government officials from Missouri and Illinois-were on hand recently at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to discuss what proactive measures

Publication: US Fed News Service, Including US State News

Pandemic flu possibilities discussed.
Byline: James Amos Aug. 12-A panel of public safety officials and an expert on bird flu earlier this week told Pueblo residents what they know about a potential flu pandemic in the United States. While the audience of an estimated 100 people had a lot of questions, the officials had few specific

Publication: Pueblo Chieftain (Pueblo, Colorado)

Science Scan: Pandemic Flu Strains.
Byline: In Pandemic Flu, Strong Immune Response May Be Good, Or Not, , By Anette Breindl, Science Editor Two recent papers reported on strong immune responses to different flu strains; in one case, this is good news, and in the other, not so much. In a paper published online in Nature Sept. 27,

Publication: BIOWORLD Today

Local pandemic flu series begins with forum tonight.
Nov. 13-SANFORD - The Lee County Health Department will host a series of free community forums on the potential of a pandemic flu outbreak at the Cooperative Extension McSwain Building in Sanford. The first forum is set for 7-8 p.m. tonight, followed by forums on Monday and Wednesday. According

Publication: The Sanford Herald (Sanford, NC)

H1N1 Pandemic Flu Hits Pregnant Women Hard; Study underscores need for expect...
Byline: Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) - Pregnant women who get the H1N1 pandemic strain of flu are at high risk of experiencing serious complications for themselves and their unborn child, a new study finds. According to the report, there has not been much

Publication: Consumer Health News (English)

Attorneys offer advice on preparing for pandemic flu
DeWITT - The possibility of a pandemic flu is a serious health concern worldwide, but it's also a major economic issue. When a pandemic flu strikes, some 40 percent of the work force will be incapacitated, said Jeffrey Brown, an attorney with Mackenzie Hughes LLP, during a seminar Oct. 10 to help

Publication: The Business Journal - Central New York

Health experts discuss pandemic flu strategy: Preparation will be key lifesaver.
Byline: Brandy Brubaker Mar. 7-INFO : WVflu.org. Prepare for the worst but hope for the best was the theme stressed Monday as government officials, medical practitioners and emergency respondents gathered for a summit about pandemic influenza. Pandemic flu is the name an outbreak of a new virus

Publication: Dominion Post (Morgantown, WV)

Doctors: Pandemic flu coming: Local health officials are preparing.
Byline: Brandy Brubaker May 9-Many physicians believe a pandemic flu is coming, according to a new national survey, and local officials are getting ready. The survey of 656 doctors, conducted by New Jersey-based HCD Research in April, found that more than half believed avian bird flu will achieve

Publication: Dominion Post (Morgantown, WV)