influenza

WHO: Everything You Need To Know About The H7N9 Influenza Virus

The World Health Organization has released a FAQ list answering some questions relating to the H7N9 influenza A virus outbreak in China.

China Approves Flu Drug As H7N9 Death Toll Rises To Six

As of Sunday evening, China has confirmed 21 cases of human infection with H7N9 influenza virus, with six people dead.

Sanofi Pasteur, Xiamen University To Develop Universal Flu Vaccine

Sanofi Pasteur and Xiamen University in China have agreed to jointly develop a universal flu vaccine.

Four New Cases Of H7N9 Avian Influenza In China’s Jiangsu Province

Four more cases of infection with the lesser-known H7N9 avian influenza virus were reported in east China's Jiangsu Province on Tuesday.

Two Deaths From H7N9 Bird Flu In China

Three cases of human infection of H7N9 have been found in China, the Chinese National Health and Family Planning Commission said Sunday.

Takeda Submits NDA Application For Cell Culture-Based H5N1 Vaccines

Takeda Pharma has submitted New Drug Applications for cell culture-based H5N1 influenza vaccines to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan.

Flu Vaccine Candidate May Have Broad Spectrum Efficacy

Researchers have designed a new drug to safeguard against epidemic and pandemic influenza virus strains.

Scientists Identify Gene Variant Linked To Swine Flu In Han Chinese

Researchers have found a genetic variant which explains why Chinese populations may be more vulnerable to swine flu.

Pigs In China’s Guangdong Province Infected With Avian Flu

Scientists have made a startling discovery that pigs in China's Guangdong province are infected with avian influenza viruses.