Category Archives: Flu and Cold Symptoms
Anticipate the Occurrence Pandemic of H5N1
The influenza virus is highly variable. Each year it changes. It is therefore essential to have an international monitoring system. The purpose of this monitoring is to detect the earliest possible influenza strain that escapes the vaccination or the appearance of a new strain. Such events are the cause of pandemics famous “Spanish flu” (1918-19), [...]
What is the Swine Flu ?
Swine influenza is a viral infection common in pigs, caused by the influenza virus type A. The mortality rate is low and recovery usually occurs within 7 to 10 days. The swine flu can occasionally infect humans through contact or close proximity with pigs, but it does not usually serious illness. Generally, there is no [...]
Mutation Influenza virus Type A
The new influenza virus type A (H1N1) can be transmitted to humans through consumption of pork products and pork.
The virus in question in the current outbreak of human influenza is a new strain of influenza virus H1N1. The transmission of influenza virus is usually by direct contact or close proximity with humans or animals infected. [...]
Wash Hands With Soap can Prevent the influenza Virus Type A
EFSA has no scientific evidence indicating the existence of a risk from influenza virus to consumers of pork meat, regardless of the type of pork consumed. However, even if some consumers enjoy raw meat, it has long been recommended to avoid consumption, so as to avoid any risk of food borne illness. Thorough cooking of [...]
EFSA an Institution Assigned to Investigate the Spread Virus A
EFSA role is to provide risk managers with European objective scientific advice on matters relating to health and well-being of animals, and food safety. EFSA is in close contact with the European Center for Prevention and Disease Control and with the European Commission and is ready to provide any additional scientific advice would be required.
EFSA [...]
Mutation of Influenza Virus Type A
EFSA is closely following the outbreak of new influenza virus type A (originally called “swine flu”) reported for the first time in humans in Mexico and the United States and notified to the World health. Consistent with its mandate, EFSA monitors particular aspects of the situation concerning animal health and food safety.
The virus in question [...]
Influenza A: how to manage kids back to school
As we know Influenza A is a disease caused by a new virus (called H1N1) that could affect the entire population, with increased risk of complications between 15-50 years.
Being a new virus have no defenses against it so that this epidemic has been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic as it affects more [...]