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Study: WMD Attack In U.S. Likely By 2013
Published December 1, 2008, 5:21 pm, CBS News
The United States can expect a terror attack using nuclear or more likely biological weapons before 2013, reports a bipartisan commission in a study briefed Tuesday to Vice President-elect Joe Biden.
Flu arrives in Greene County; annual shot is best defense
Published December 1, 2008, 4:22 pm, The Springfield News-Leader
The flu is here.
Flu season around corner
Published December 1, 2008, 2:49 pm, Standard Democrat
SIKESTON -- The flu season hasn't hit southeast Missouri yet, but those involved in health care are still urging several precautions to avoid getting the bug.
India loses bird flu-free status
Published December 1, 2008, 2:12 pm, The Hindu
NEW DELHI:Barely three weeks after India declared itself to be free from the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (Bird Flu), the deadly disease showed up in Kamrup district of Assam last week. Consequently, India has notified the World ...
Imported vegetables flood markets
Published December 1, 2008, 2:09 pm, Manila Bulletin
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Farmers' groups in this vegetable-producing province slammed yesterday the influx of imported agricultural crops which has already caused heavy losses to them and the traders.
It's time again to get yearly flu vaccine
Published December 1, 2008, 1:34 pm, El Paso Times
EL PASO -- Flu season is upon us once again. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 people -- including 20,000 children 5 and younger -- who are infected with the virus will have symptoms severe enough for hospitalization.
N.B. names Dumont hospital as central lab for epidemics
Published December 1, 2008, 1:33 pm, CBC New Brunswick
The Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospital will act as the testing centre during any future influenza pandemics or other health epidemics, Health Minister Michael Murphy announced on Monday.
Flu vaccine linked to reduced illness, impairment of academic performance among college students
Published December 1, 2008, 1:28 pm, EurekAlert!
College students who are vaccinated against influenza appear less likely to develop flu-like illnesses, require related health care visits or experience impairments in academic performance during flu season, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Where do the Patriots stand?
Published December 1, 2008, 1:05 pm, New England Cable News
(NECN) - The Patriots were coming off a big win in Miami, but Sunday was their biggest test. The Steelers came into Gillette Stadium atop their division and with the league's number one offense. The Patriots grabbed an early 7-0 lead early on, but things quickly went downhill. Pittsburgh scored 23 unanswered points in the second half, as the Pats turned the ball over five times. The Steelers ...
PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING Addressing psychological needs in disaster response
Published December 1, 2008, 12:57 pm, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
Editor's Note : CIDRAP's Promising Practices: Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Tools (www.pandemicpractices.org) online database showcases peer-reviewed practices, including useful tools to help others with their planning. This article is one of a series exploring the development of these practices.
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