Swine Flu is a respiratory disease, caused by a tiny spheroid virus that belongs to the Influenza A virus group (known as H1N1) that is capable of infecting humans, birds and pigs. It is contagious and can be passed from one species (eg, birds) through an intermediate animal host (eg, pigs) to a third species (eg, humans). Although, H1N1 is the same virus that causes seasonal...
Scientists bioengineer a lethal bird flu and seasonal flu mutation
Newsvine
Newsvine
Scientists have used reverse genetics to make 254 possible new viruses after mixing H5N1 bird flu and the H3N2 seasonal flu virus, and found that three of these...
US panel urges all Americans get flu shot
The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
ATLANTA - A government panel is now recommending that virtually all Americans get a flu shot each year, starting this fall. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices had gradually been expanding its recommendation...
Panel Recommends Annual Flu Vaccinations For All
WPXI
WPXI
ATLANTA -- A government panel is now recommending that virtually all Americans get a flu shot each year, starting this fall. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices had gradually been expanding its...

