Health
Flu Study Reassures Pregnant Women, Children
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Joanne Silberner archive
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Science
Scientists Seek New Ways To Produce Flu Vaccine
November 26, 2009 One reason for the shortage of the new H1N1 flu vaccine this year is the way flu vaccines are made. A modified form of the virus is grown inside chicken eggs, but the process takes months. Now, scientists are working to create new flu vaccines that can be made much faster, using the virus' DNA.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Health
Evidence-Based Medicine: Hard For Some To Swallow
November 20, 2009 Patients often find it difficult to base medical decisions on study results.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Swine Flu: The Second Wave
FDA Reassures Doctors Skeptical Of H1N1 Vaccine
November 18, 2009 Most doctors fully support the H1N1 vaccine, but there are a few who won't back it. Because patients trust their doctors the most for medical decisions, the FDA is trying to assure these doctors of the vaccine's safety.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Swine Flu: The Second Wave
How Effective Is The New Flu Vaccine?
November 9, 2009 Some people say they won't get a flu vaccine — against seasonal flu or H1N1 — because they believe it doesn't work. It's true that the seasonal flu vaccine doesn't stop all cases of the flu in people who get it. But just how effective is the new H1N1 vaccine?
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Monday, November 02, 2009
Swine Flu: The Second Wave
Boost Your Flu IQ: Your Questions Answered
November 2, 2009 With the swine flu virus more widespread than ever and concerns about availability of the vaccine circulating, we solicited your questions about the pandemic. NPR's health editors teamed up with experts to tackle your questions.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Swine Flu: The Second Wave
Swine Flu Spread Highlights Paid-Sick-Leave Debate
October 26, 2009 Many people continue to go to work when they're sick because they don't get paid if they stay home. A bill that would require employers to offer sick leave has been on hold, stalled by the health care overhaul legislation. But the swine flu epidemic has made the issue more pressing.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Swine Flu: The Second Wave
CDC: Swine Flu Cases Widespread And Rising
October 23, 2009 The 2009 H1N1 virus has spread across the United States, with millions infected. The virus is mostly causing complications in children and young people. Overall pediatric deaths and hospitalization rates from flu are higher than usual and continue to climb.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Swine Flu: The Second Wave
Study Finds H1N1 Virus Lives Longer Than Expected
October 22, 2009 When more than 100 students at the U.S. Air Force Academy were diagnosed with swine flu, doctors had an opportunity to study the virus closely. They discovered that some cadets who had been symptom-free for more than 24 hours still had the live virus in their noses.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Swine Flu: The Second Wave
Government Keeps Close Eye On Swine Flu Vaccine
October 14, 2009 Public health officials are confident that the new H1N1 vaccine is safe. Still, as with any vaccine, they have systems in place to monitor vaccine recipients in order to spot any potential problems.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Health
Doctors Prep For Influx Of Swine Flu Cases
September 11, 2009 Health workers are anticipating overcrowded emergency rooms as swine flu ramps up this fall. Now doctors have come up with a decision tree for patients with flu-like symptoms to help them decide whether to stay home or visit the ER.
Thursday, September 03, 2009
