flu

WSU flu outbreak provides rare study material

By Eric Sorensen, WSU science writer PULLMAN, Wash. – Five years ago this month, one of the first U.S. outbreaks of the H1N1 virus swept through the Washington State University campus, striking some 2,000 people. A WSU math and biology professor has used a trove of data gathered at the time to gain insight into […]

Through Oct. 4: Flu vaccine outreaches held at the CUB

PULLMAN, Wash. – Health & Wellness Services will provide flu vaccines to students, faculty/staff and members of the WSU community at outreaches scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 4, at the CUB. The vaccine will not be given to those who are pregnant or under age 18.

Health and Wellness reports sharp decline in cases

PULLMAN – Staff members at Health and Wellness Services on the WSU campus have seen a sharp decline in recent days in the number of students complaining of influenza-like symptoms. The clinic had contact with 29 students complaining of influenza symptoms Wednesday (10 phone conversations with a nurse, nine patients who chose to self-care after […]

Nine cases of swine flu confirmed in Washington state

    U.S. Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection (As of May 5, 2009, 11:00 AM ET) States # of laboratory confirmed cases Deaths Alabama 4   Arizona 17   California 49   Colorado 6   Connecticut 2   Delaware 20   Florida 5   Georgia 1   Idaho 1   Illinois 82   Indiana […]

Preparing to monitor swine flu outbreak

PULLMAN — A vital part of the mission of WSU’s School for Global Animal Health is to conduct heightened surveillance for diseases that occur at the interface of humans and animals. As a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, Washington’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has prepared for heightened surveillance and testing during the […]