Swine Flu Should More Accurately Be Called North American Flu

Swine Flu Should More Accurately Be Called North American Flu
The Office International des Epizooties (OIE), the global organization that manages the fight against animal diseases globally, has said that the term North American Flu would be more accurate than Swine Flu.

PharmAthene Presents Data For SparVax(TM), A Novel Vaccine For The Prevention And Treatment Of Anthrax Infection

PharmAthene Presents Data For SparVax(TM), A Novel Vaccine For The Prevention And Treatment Of Anthrax Infection
PharmAthene, Inc. (NYSE Amex: PIP), a biodefense company developing medical countermeasures against biological and chemical threats, announced that results from a second Phase II study of SparVax(TM) were presented yesterday at the 12th Annual Conference on Vaccine Research, being held in Baltimore, MD, April 27-29, 2009. The conference is sponsored by the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases. David P.

Asthma Sufferers Should Be Cautious Of Swine Flu

As news of the swine flu situation develops, it is important for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions to be aware of the basic facts about influenza and how it is spread, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. "The typical influenza vaccine does not provide immunity to swine flu," said Executive Vice President Thomas B. Casale, MD, FAAAAI. "As with other influenza viruses, this virus typically attacks the respiratory tract. More at...