Tag Archives: Public Health

Apr 30
2013

Every child to be vaccinated against flu and every pensioner against shingles – Telegraph

Posted on April 30, 2013 by The Crusader

Under plans to reduce outbreaks of disease, the Government will offer millions more vaccinations at a cost of more than £100 million. The Department of Health is planning to give a flu vaccination to every two-year-old via nasal spray from … Continue reading →

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Apr 25
2013

New bird flu strain called ‘one of most lethal’ viruses baffles scientists | Fox News

Posted on April 25, 2013 by The Crusader

A new bird flu strain that has sickened more than 100 and killed 22 in China is “one of the most lethal” of its kind, and has now spread to another country, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A … Continue reading →

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Apr 20
2013

Measles epidemic claims first death – Telegraph

Posted on April 20, 2013 by The Crusader

The measles epidemic appears to have claimed its first victim after health officials confirmed that a young man who died was suffering from the disease. via Measles epidemic claims first death – Telegraph.

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Apr 18
2013

H7N9 Bird Flu Cases In China Climb To 77 As Shanghai “Retrospectively” Adds To Total – Forbes

Posted on April 18, 2013 by The Crusader

The number of confirmed H7N9 bird flu cases in the country increased last night after Shanghai reported another six illnesses, five of them “diagnosed retrospectively,” the state-run Shanghai Daily said today. Two fatalities among the group have raised the total … Continue reading →

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Apr 17
2013

Bird Flu discovered at Suffolk poultry farm – Telegraph

Posted on April 17, 2013 by The Crusader

The outbreak was confirmed at the Bernard Matthews farm after signs of the disease were spotted over the weekend. Environment agency Defra confirmed the outbreak but said initial tests were negative for the H5 and H7 strains which are potentially … Continue reading →

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Mar 26
2013

Has DOG meat been found in our food? New takeaway horror after experts discover ‘mystery meat’ in a lamb curry | Mail Online

Posted on March 26, 2013 by The Crusader

Samples of curries and kebabs from six outlets in London were tested The meat in a lamb curry could not be identified as common animal source One burger contained no beef at all other than blood and heart Beef in … Continue reading →

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