Flu Immune» Scientists

Will Scientists and the World find the facts that Swine Flu is Germ Warfare.?

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:05:30 +0000

Scientists Finally Create an Effective Vaccine Against Bird Flu Virus

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:59:11 +0000

So far, the public health authorities have been in a continuous alert due to the presence of H5N1, the bird flu virus which affected Asia and infected about 100 humans in the past 18 months, half of the victims not surviving the virus attack. Scientists worry about a possible global pandemic, and so they have been trying to develop an effective vaccine against H5N1. Until now millions of birds were slaughtered in Asia in the attempt of stopping the virus from transmitting itself to animals and humans. After a long wait, yesterday, a federal health spokesman said that the scientists have finally created an effective vaccine against a strain of the flu virus that is considered to be a possible spark for the beginning of a global pandemic. The vaccine has been tested on 133 volunteers within a study conducted by US universities, and has proved to be efficient, providing a powerful weapon against the flu virus. The study has been conducted at the University of Maryland at Baltimore, the University of Rochester in New York and the University of California at Los Angeles. The conclusions of the study were that two doses of the vaccine are enough to produce the right immunization to neutralize the virus. Also, a British company is working to produce an effective bird flu vaccine. The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Anthony S. Fauci declared to be very enthusiastic about the new vaccine and its immunizing properties, also declaring that he considers the tests to be a key step in the world’s attempt to stop a possible global pandemic. Another scientist, Michael T. Osterholm of the University of Minnesota was very relieved when hearing about the success registered by the new vaccine when tested, and declare that he was worried about the fact that two doses of the vaccine might not have been working, that constituting a real problem for the researchers. More testing will be needed before the vaccine will be ready to be mass produced, and also a method of distributing large quantities will have to be designed. Scientists are positive that in case of a global pandemic a lot of people will be left unvaccinated due to the existent lacks in the health system, because it is not easy to produce and distribute the vaccine effectively in a short time. So, if you want to find out more about bird flu treatment or even about bird flu info please click this link http://www. bird-flu-info-center. com/

Scientists identify antibodies effective against flu viruses

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:12:04 +0000

Investigators at Dana-Farber and two other research centers have identified a small group of lab-made proteins that can neutralize flu strains. The proteins can potentially be used to create new ways to treat seasonal influenza and pandemics such as bird flu. Read more: www.dana-farber.org

Scientists Race To Head Off Lethal Potential Of Avian Flu (Washington Post, Tuesday, August 23, 2005; Page A01) [snag for the Avian Flu Watch group]

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:23:32 +0000

Image taken on 2005-08-22 22:39:55 by Quiplash!.

How to prevent colds – Part 3

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:26:41 +0000

The common cold is caused by more than 200 identifiable viruses, and to date, even scientists don’t have enough evidence on how they are created and whether factors such as the weather, diet and exercise are the cause of getting a cold.

However, there are many ways to prevent, or minimize our chance to catch a cold, and many of these are simple daily practices.

1. Keep a practice of good hygiene

It’s true that there are many viruses and bacteria lurking in our environment in areas that we don’t expect. Keeping a good hygiene practice can keep these virus and bacteria to minimal level so to prevent these infecting us. Obvious things like washing your hands after going to the toilet, or just before a meal or a snack is important to keep the cold virus out of your body system. Keeping a clean house with plenty of light and ventilation ensures that any viruses hovering around in the air doesn’t stick around to infect us, and also make your living area more pleasant to be in.

2. Healthy eating and living

It’s no secret that healthier people will get sick less. By eating healthy and exercising you are keeping your body fit and your immune system high. Cold viruses often gets fought off by our immune systems in the early stages and by being healthy, we are keeping the virus at bay before it spreads in our body to make us feel worse. Eating the right things and balancing our diet to ensure we have sufficient intake in vitamins we need will also make sure our bodies function well to keep these virus away.

3. Drink lots of water

65% of the human body is made up of water. Deprive the body of that water means the body will become weak and prone to sickness. To ensure the body is filled with the water it requires, it is recommended we drink 2 litres of water a day. A dehydrated body will be like a body without nutrition, it’ll start to fail and our immune system will become weak for the cold virus to attack us.

4. Keep away from the virus

If you know the cold virus is spreading in the community, or in your family, then spend as little time as you can being crowded with people infect with the cold. Less exposure means less chance of catching the cold.

5. Take vitamins

If you are constantly being surrounded by people with colds, it’s worth taking extra vitamins to boost your immune system. Vitamin C is known to combat colds and flus as well as garlic capsules. One or two tablets a day will make us more protected against colds.

Using these simple precautions we will be able to prevent us from catching the cold, and stay healthy and happy to enjoy the little things in life.