The 2009 swine flu pandemic, for example, resulted from a zoonotic transmission from hogs to humans. About 25% of the human population was infected with the new variant and more than half a ...

The latest state to join the list of state-confirmed cases as of this afternoon is Florida, where Gov. Charlie Crist announced two cases of swine flu -- an 11-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl.

College students beware: your campus is a breeding ground for swine flu germs. Sept. 1, 2009 — -- Forget about good grades and securing a date for homecoming, college students heading back to ...

An epidemiologist makes the case that a rush of research to stop a swine flu outbreak led to an accidental lab release of an extinct virus. Preparing for one pandemic triggered a different one.

Pigs could play a key role in ending the flu as we know it. That’s the message behind new research testing a computer-designed vaccine that protects swine from flu—and may one day do the same ...

And if you're one of those parents who writes a vague note when you're child is sick, get ready to give more details this year. >> URZILLO: We had 59 cases of swine flu last May. >> REPORTER: If ...

And this breakthrough could also help protect against swine flu and even avian flu. Not everyone likes getting shots, especially Eric Weaver. "I don't like getting the flu shot.

The recent outbreak of swine flu (H1N1) was declared an official public health emergency by the U.S. government last wee. Caused by an influenza virus commonly found in pigs, swine ...

New research results from mouse and swine studies, describe a vaccine that protects against H1N1 swine flu and can also protect against human and bird influenza variants. Post-experiment ...