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More countries confirm swine flu

More countries confirm swine flu

New cases of the deadly swine flu virus have been confirmed as far afield as New Zealand and Israel, as the UN warns it cannot be contained. The US, Canada, Spain and Britain confirmed cases earlier but no deaths have been reported outsi.. Read More

Health News | 04.28.09 | No Comments

MMR vaccine

MMR vaccine

A vaccine designed to prevent MEASLES, MUMPS, and GERMAN MEASLES (rubella) that is given to all American infants at about 15 months of age. This live attenuated virus provides complete protection to more than 95 percent of those who receive.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 02.10.09 | No Comments

Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus (LCMV)

Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus (LCMV)

A virus carried by hamsters and wild or lab mice that is not harmful to adults, but that can cause birth defects in unborn children whose mothers contract the virus. LCMV was first identified in 1933 in a woman who was thought to have a for.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 01.26.09 | 1 Comment