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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:02:26 +0200

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Influenza Viruses killed by Ultraviolet Air Purifiers

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:02:26 +0200

A main cause of influenza is through inhalation of virus particles that are spread by sick people coughing and sneezing. During a pandemic flu one of the few ways to reduce the risk of spread to yourself or others is to trap the virus particles with a specialized air purifier that is equipped with an ultraviolet light. As the virus is drawn into the purifier the ultraviolet light kills it. Find out more about ultraviolet air purifiers ...

Bird flu vaccine production still lags: Study

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:04:22 +0200

Drug companies would need four years to meet global demand for bird flu vaccines if a pandemic broke out today, but new technology could significantly boost production by 2014, a study says.

Two-step vaccine may offer "universal" flu jab

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:35:53 +0200

H1N1 vaccine is pictured at Virchow clinical center on Oct. 26, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.

Two-Step Vaccine May Offer 'Universal' Flu Jab

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:04:36 +0200

A two-step flu vaccine using DNA to "prime" the immune system and then a traditional seasonal influenza vaccine may be able to protect against all strains of the virus -- providing a long-sought "universal" flu vaccine, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

Single shot vaccine for all flu types in offing

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:56:49 +0200

Agencies London, July 16: A 'universal' flu vaccine that protects against many strains of virus could be available within a few years, scientists have said.

Two-step vaccine promises victory in war against flu

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:21:03 +0200

In this photo illustration the H1N1 swine flu vaccination Pandemic is pictured at Virchow clinical center on Oct.

Hope for universal flu vaccine

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:09:48 +0200

A 'universal' flu vaccine that protects against many strains of the virus could be available within a few years, American scientists say.

Coming soon: 'A universal vaccine against every type of flu'

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:22:00 +0200

First Published: 15:24 IST Last Updated: 15:28 IST Coming soon: A "universal" jab that would protect against every type of flu, say scientists.

Vaccine to protect against every type of flu

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:09:12 +0200

A "universal" flu vaccine that protects against many strains of the virus could be available within a few years, American scientists have said.

Vaccine that will protect against every type of flu

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:03:15 +0200

A "universal" flu vaccine that protects against many strains of the virus could be available within a few years, scientists have said.

Universal flu vaccine that will protect against EVERY strain is just years away

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:31:05 +0200

A revolutionary flu jab that works against every major strain of the virus could be only three years away, scientists said yesterday.

a Universala flu vaccine may be only 3 years away

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:03:34 +0200

A "UNIVERSAL" flu vaccine that protects against many strains of the virus for decades may be only three years away.

'Universal' flu vaccine may be only 3 years away

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:03:17 +0200

A "UNIVERSAL" flu vaccine that protects against many strains of the virus for decades may be only three years away.

Universal flu jab: The vaccine that will protect millions against EVERY strain is just years away

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:55:32 +0200

A revolutionary flu jab that works against every major strain of the virus could be only three years away, scientists said yesterday.

Health: Hopes of 'universal' flu vaccine within three years

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:58:00 +0200

A "universal" flu vaccine that protects against many strains of the virus for decades may be only three years away.

Serum Institute launches new vaccine to fight bird flu

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:23:37 +0200

Serum Institute of India resumes research on vaccine for bird flu that experts say could be more severe than H1N1 After launching a nasal spray vaccine for H1N1 virus, the Serum Institute of India in Pune have now begun research on a vaccine for another deadly killer -- the H5N1 virus that causes avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.

Intercell Reports Phase II Study Results Of Its Vaccine Enhancement Patch For Pandemic Influenza

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 11:58:00 +0200

Intercell AG (VSE: ICLL) announced the results of a Phase II clinical trial of its investigational Vaccine Enhancement Patch (VEP) system for avian H5N1 influenza. In this development program, Intercell is working under a contract with the U.S...

Inovio Biomedical H5N1 Avian Influenza DNA Vaccine Receives Korean Approval To Begin Clinical Trials

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 08:58:00 +0100

Inovio Biomedical Corporation (NYSE Amex: INO), a leader in DNA vaccine design, development and delivery, announced that its affiliate VGX International Inc. (Korean Stock Exchange: 011000) has received approval in Korea to begin a Phase I clinical trial in healthy volunteers for Inovio's SynCon? preventive DNA vaccine (VGX-3400) targeting H5N1 avian influenza...

Medicago Reports Positive Phase I Results For Its Avian Flu Pandemic Vaccine

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:58:00 +0100

Medicago Inc. (TSX-V: MDG) a biotechnology company focused on developing highly effective and affordable vaccines based on proprietary manufacturing technologies and Virus-Like Particles (VLPs), reported positive interim results from a Phase I human clinical trial with its H5N1 Avian Influenza vaccine candidate ("H5N1 vaccine")...

The quest for a swine flu vaccine

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:09:55 +0200

Vials containing samples of the swine flu virus are making their way from the US to a government laboratory north of London. The race for a vaccine is on.

Avian Influenza Situation in Thailand - Status of pandemic vaccine development

Mon, 4 Oct 2004 01:58:01 +0200

Scientists modifies smallpox vaccine to fight H5N1 bird flu

Scientists modifies smallpox vaccine to fight H5N1 bird flu HONG KONG, March 1 (Xinhua) -- A team of scientists from the University of Hong Kong and the United States on Sunday said they have developed a new vaccine strategy against the H5N1 bird flu virus by genetically modifying a smallpox ...

US controls bird flu vaccines over bioweapon fears

When Indonesia's health minister stopped sending bird flu viruses to a research laboratory in the U.S. for fear Washington could use them to make biological weapons, Defense Secretary Robert Gates laughed and called it the nuttiest thing he'd ever heard. Yet deep inside an 86-page supplement to ...

U.S. fears bird flu vaccines may become bioweapons

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- When Indonesia's health minister stopped sending bird flu viruses to a research laboratory in the U.S. for fear Washington could use them to make biological weapons, Defense Secretary Robert Gates laughed and called it "the nuttiest thing" he'd ever heard. Yet deep inside an ...

VOA NEWS: NEW BIRD FLU VACCINES 100 PERCENT EFFECTIVE IN ANIMAL STUDIES

The Voice of America issued the following story: By David McAlary Scientists in the United States report developing revolutionary experimental vaccines that offer hope of blocking the spread of bird flu among people. Their novel product can be made quickly and induced a strong immune response in ...

CytoDyn DNA Vaccine Shows Promise for Low-Dose Protection from Bird Flu, Reliable Supply.

SANTA FE, N.M. -- CytoDyn, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: CYDY) has completed analysis of its prospective, placebo-controlled study that used mice to compare nine variations of experimental DNA vaccines for the bird flu. Mice are the standard animal model for pre-clinical studies of human flu vaccines. Three ...

Novartis gets $54.8 million bird flu contract: FIRM AIMS TO MAKE VACCINE GO FURTHER.

Byline: Steve Johnson Jan. 18--The Bay Area branch of global pharmaceutical giant Novartis won a $54.8 million contract Wednesday to make a compound to boost the effectiveness of bird-flu vaccines. The Swiss-based company's Emeryville operation, the former Chiron before it was purchased by Novartis ...

COLD-fX : "Impressive" concludes leading American cold/flu experts in new U.S. scientific report

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:02:26 +0200

A major U.S. scientific review (monograph) of COLD-fX conducted by leading American cold/flu experts concludes the cold/flu remedy delivered "impressive" benefits to users.
COLD-fX is the result of intensive scientific research on a natural herb, American ginseng root. It is believed to be the first natural medicine in Canada approved to fight colds and flu by boosting the immune system. In the United States, COLD-fX is classified and regulated as a dietary supplement.
Many of the world's top athletes rely on COLD-fX to strengthen their immune systems, prepare for the rigors of training, and protect themselves against everyday stresses. Find out more about COLD-fX >>