Masks come in various types based on efficiency. Following are general facts about face masks, respirators, types of masks, classifications, recommendations, about face masks and the influenza virus, stockpiling information and the sources. Here … [Read more...]
Online bird flu response training offered
Saturday, May 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I found this piece by the UPI regarding a three-day training course to teach public health responders how to deal with an avian influenza outbreak. It is good to know where these resources are. Here is the article and the link to the course which you … [Read more...]
Pandemic 101 Launches Pandemic Preparedness Programs for Families and Businesses
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Here is a course which is especially focused on helping families and corporations be prepared and educated about pandemic outbreaks. Although it is a company, there are many free resources. It is good to have these practical tools we can all use … [Read more...]
FDA Approves First U.S. Vaccine for Humans Against the Avian Influenza Virus H5N1
Friday, April 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the first approval in the United States of a vaccine for humans against the H5N1 influenza virus, commonly known as avian or bird flu. Here is the report: "The vaccine could be used in the … [Read more...]
Prevent Bird Flu Virus Transmission – Wash Your Hands
Saturday, January 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Hand washing with soap goes a long way in preventing avian influenza: UN According to researches, hands are the most common mode of disease transmission, and one of the common ways people catch the flu is by rubbing their noses after their hands … [Read more...]
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