Q&A: why bird flu threatens free range farms (Times Online Sunday)
The first significant step towards preventing influenza was the development in 1944 of a killed-virus vaccine for influenza by Thomas Francis, Jr.. This built on work by Frank Macfarlane Burnet, who showed that the virus lost virulence when it was cultured in fertilized hen's eggs. Application of this observation by Francis allowed his group of researchers at the University of Michigan to develop the first flu vaccine, with support from the U.S. Army. The Army was deeply involved in this research due to its experience of influenza in World War I, when thousands of troops were killed by the virus in a matter of months.
Q&A: why bird flu threatens free range farms (Times Online Sunday)
What is avian flu? This is a contagious disease caused by various strains of flu viruses. It is common in birds, which suffer like humans and mainly recover, especially if the virus is a low pathogenic strain.
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Shoppers urged to support farmers over bird flu (Peterborough Today)
PEOPLE are being urged to support local farmers and buy their Christmas turkey as usual following the outbreak of bird flu in the region. (14/11/2007)
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Lakenheath urges awareness as several fall ill (Stars and Stripes)
RAF LAKENHEATH, England — A public health official has advised base personnel to keep their hands clean after the military hospital here reported a higher-than average number of gastrointestinal illnesses recently.
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EI inquiry Shows Procedural Flaws (BloodHorse)
Ignored warnings, procrastinated meetings, absent work instructions, and a lack of managerial responsibility were only some of the problems leading up to the epidemic, according to the ongoing inquiry, which opened Nov. 13.
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More culls in bird flu outbreak (BBC News)
Some 24,000 turkeys are being culled at four sites after the virulent H5N1 strain of bird flu was found in Suffolk.
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New record for flu shots (The Courier)
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) set a new record for its Mass Dispensing Flu Exercise and immunized 99,379 Arkansans against influenza last week. The shots were dispensed during a three-day mass flu vaccination clinic with 81 health units statewide participating.
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Bird flu could lead to £100 Christmas turkeys as culls take place on four farms (Evening Standard)
Bird flu could cause the price of Christmas turkeys to rocket this year, with organic birds likely to cost more than £100.
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Bird flu could lead to £100 Christmas turkeys as culls take place on four farms (Daily Mail)
Bird flu could cause the price of Christmas turkeys to rocket this year, with organic birds likely to cost more than £100. Animal health officials have now started culling birds on four farms within the restriction zone while tests are also taking place on other poultry flocks
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Farms to lock up free-range birds after avian flu is found in turkeys (Times Online)
Turkeys, ducks and geese were being culled in East Anglia last night after an outbreak of avian flu just as the poultry industry gears up for the Christmas rush.
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UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News (UPI)
Deadly bird flu found on Suffolk farm ... Patients receive HIV-infected transplants ... Warmer climate delays some spring blooms ... Tiny sun bear listed as 'vulnerable' ... Health/Science news from UPI.
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Q&A: why bird flu threatens free range farms (Times Online Sunday)
Colds and flu are often confused. Find out how to tell the difference between the common cold and the flu. The flu is preventable and treatable with the antiviral medication.
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