The Truth About “Swine Flu”
The term “swine flu” elicits fear and confusion. Here’s what you need to know about the virus.
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Tag Archives: H1N1
Influenza: Epidemic Control Gone Too Far?
Several months ago, Mexico shut down completely. Public health officials, concerned about the rapid spread of a new strain of Influenza A virus, closed schools, sports venues, and stopped virtually all public gatherings. What would Ben Franklin say about such a draconian method of epidemic control?
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Influenza Pandemic
Many people fear the exceedingly rare complications of vaccines, preferring instead to risk the disease itself. What would Ben Franklin say about individuals who decline inoculation?
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H1N1: Can You Minimize Your Risk?
Leading experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Administration offer the following advice for fighting H1N1 and seasonal flus.
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