Stories indexed under: Influenza

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  • After epic debate, avian flu research sees light of day May 2, 2012 After a marathon debate over a pair of studies that show how the avian H5N1 influenza virus could become transmissible in mammals, and an unprecedented recommendation by a government review panel to block publication, one of the studies was finally and fully published today (May 3, 2012) in the journal Nature.
  • Nature: Kawaoka authors commentary on flu research Jan. 25, 2012 The author of an upcoming Nature paper about H5N1 argues in a Nature Comment article today that research into deadly pathogenic viruses must continue if pandemics are to be prevented.
  • Flu researchers pause for thought Jan. 20, 2012 The authors of two H5N1-related papers, to be published in Nature and Science respectively, today announce in those journals their decision to call a voluntary 60-day pause on research involving highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 viruses leading to the generation of viruses that are more transmissible in mammals.
  • Campus flu-shot clinics start Sept. 30 Sept. 29, 2011 University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will once again offer free seasonal influenza immunizations (flu shots) for all registered students, faculty and staff.
  • Pipette H1N1 flu virus used new biochemical trick to cause pandemic Aug. 5, 2010 The influenza virus, scientists well know, is a crafty, shape-shifting organism, constantly changing form to evade host immune systems and jump from one species, like birds, to another, mammals.
  • Novel compound found effective against avian influenza virus Feb. 26, 2010 A novel compound is highly effective against the pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, including some drug-resistant strains, according to new research led by a University of Wisconsin-Madison virologist.
  • Virus hybridization could create pandemic bird flu Feb. 22, 2010 Genetic interactions between avian H5N1 influenza and human seasonal influenza viruses have the potential to create hybrid strains combining the virulence of bird flu with the pandemic ability of H1N1, according to a new study.
  • Flu shot clinics to be held Jan. 22 Jan. 20, 2010 Two flu shot clinics will be held on Friday, Jan. 22, for students and employees.
  • Lab vials from Kawaoka lab Compound found to safely counter deadly bird flu Dec. 28, 2009 The specter of a drug-resistant form of the deadly H5N1 avian influenza is a nightmare to keep public-health officials awake at night.
  • Seasonal flu shots available for faculty, staff through Dec. 11 Dec. 7, 2009 Injectable seasonal flu shots will be offered to faculty and staff at a number of campus locations next week, Dec. 7-11.
  • UW-Madison students: Get an H1N1 shot Dec. 4 Dec. 2, 2009 University of Wisconsin-Madison students aged 24 and under are encouraged to come to the Southeast Recreational Facility (SERF) on Friday, Dec. 4, to get a free H1N1 flu shot in a flash.
  • UW-Madison receives $9.5 million Gates Foundation grant Nov. 19, 2009 The University of Wisconsin-Madison has received a five-year, $9.5 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to identify virus mutations that would serve as early warnings of potential pandemic influenza viruses.
  • UW-Madison launches H1N1 study with asthma sufferers Oct. 26, 2009 The School of Medicine and Public Health is one of just seven research centers conducting the first clinical trial in the nation to determine the dose of H1N1 vaccine necessary to give immunity to people with asthma.
  • UW-Madison flu outbreak enters second week Sept. 15, 2009 In week 2 of the semester (Sept. 6–12), University Health Services (UHS) evaluated 345 students with influenza-like illness (ILI). ILI cases represented 28 percent of primary care visits. Of the total cases reported since the outbreak began, 98 percent were under age 25 and 14 percent live in residence halls.
  • Student influenza cases appear at UW-Madison Sept. 3, 2009 As has been widely expected, UW-Madison officials have received reports this week that some students have come down with symptoms characteristic of influenza.
  • UW-Madison prepares for new semester with flu in mind Aug. 27, 2009 As University of Wisconsin-Madison students, faculty and staff prepare for next week's start of the 2009-10 academic year, administrators and campus health officials are finalizing plans to manage an expected re-emergence of the H1N1 influenza virus, or "swine flu."
  • Image of H1N1 virus Study suggests H1N1 virus more dangerous than suspected July 13, 2009 A new, highly detailed study of the H1N1 flu virus shows that the pathogen is more virulent than previously thought.
  • WHO raises H1N1 pandemic level, UHS offers campus guidance June 12, 2009 The World Health Organization has raised the Global Pandemic Phase to Level 6, signifying the presence of a pandemic. This change reflects the continued global spread of the novel H1N1 influenza virus. As in many other parts of the United States, H1N1 influenza cases continue to occur in communities throughout Wisconsin, including Madison and on the UW-Madison campus.
  • UW-Madison recommends against nonessential travel to Mexico April 29, 2009 Chancellor Biddy Martin has endorsed recommendations of the campus International Emergency Response Committee (IERC), advising against all university travel to Mexico until further notice. This is in alignment with the travel warning issued on April 27 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Swine flu 101: UW faculty discuss latest information today, April 29 April 29, 2009 Three of Wisconsin’s leading minds on infectious disease are teaming up today to offer medical professionals, and interested members of the public, the facts they need to know about swine flu.