Influenza Update 1st August 2008

Round up of todays items on Influenza related items;

Benefits of flu vaccinations overestimated UKInfluenza vaccinations for older people may not provide as much protection against pneumonia as previously thought, according to a new study.

Influenza vaccination coverage rates in five European countries ... The objectives of this survey were to identify the level of influenza vaccination coverage in five European countries between 2001 and 2007.

New horse quarantine arrangements start Australia. New quarantine arrangements for international horse transfers through Sydney Airport are now in place following last year's equine influenza.

Flu shot's help against pneumonia overrated

The role of neutrophils in the the upper and lower respiratory ... Neutrophils play a role in host defence against highly virulent and mouse-adapted strains of influenza virus.

Myanmar cooperates with UN organization in avian influenza prevention China (Xinhua) -- Myanmar is cooperating with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) in prevention against highly pathogenic avian influenza

Feature: LGU role vital to combat entry of bird flu in Basilan