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Debate on H5N1 death rate and missed cases continues

(CIDRAP News) – Two leading voices on the potential threat of lab-modified H5N1 viruses laid out their arguments about the human H5N1 fatality rate and undetected cases today and yesterday, with one group claiming “millions” likely have …

Human trials for birdflu vaccine successful

(Viet Nam News) Six series of vaccine to prevent the H5N1 virus were produced at the Vabiotech company’s laboratory, which is run by the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE). The first and second phases of testing the H5N1 vaccine, named Fluvax, …

H5N1 bird flu infection may be more common, less deadly, than thought

(Los Angeles Times) The World Health Organization says the H5N1 bird flu kills nearly 60% of people who become infected, but a study released Thursday suggests the true fatality rate may actually be much lower. Virologists at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City examined data on blood samples collected from more  Read More »

Racial Divide Seen in Fear Over Anthrax Strike

(Global Security Newswire) ANAHEIM, Calif. — Racial and ethnic minorities in the United States are more likely than white residents to consider themselves at high risk of dying or suffering serious harm from the intentional release of anthrax, according to research survey results unveiled on Wednesday. The findings highlight the need for targeted government communications over  Read More »

Bioterror is not the biggest threat from bird flu

(New Scientist) How should we react? Not by delaying the publication of the research, for fear that it will aid supposed bioterrorists. There is surprisingly little evidence that such a threat exists. But there has long been a great deal of evidence that the threat of pandemic flu exists.

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