flu epidemics

Study uncovers cause of flu epidemics

harminka — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:54:11 -0600

The exchange of genetic material between two closely related strains of the influenza A virus may have caused the 1947 and 1951 human flu epidemics, according to biologists. The findings could help explain why some strains cause major pandemics and others lead to seasonal epidemics.

Incentives to Prevent Flu Epidemics

harminka — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:54:07 -0500

Recent findings from study of incentives, decision-making, and influenza epidemics may offer guidance on public health policy.

U.S. Control Strategies May Make Flu Epidemics Worse

Anastvatz — Sat, 05 May 2007 15:44:06 -0500

Regular as clockwork, the flu arrives every year.

US control strategies may make flu epidemics worse

harminka — Fri, 04 May 2007 07:30:47 -0500

Regular as clockwork, the flu arrives every year. And, according to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population on average will come down with it. About 36,000 people will die.