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Outbreaks, Health Alerts,
and
Risks
West Nile Virus
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Las Vegas Sun:
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Las Vegas
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San Jose Mercury News/AP:
West Nile Virus Moving Through Populated California Regions
BBC News:
West Nile Surfaces in Ireland; Two Cases Confirmed
►The
Herald:
Travelers to Southern Europe,
North America and Parts of Africa Cautioned About West Nile Virus Risk
Malaria
Belfast Telegraph:
Malaria Poses Serious Risk for World Travelers
Health Alerts,
Risks
UPI:
Seoul Cholera Case Confirmed; Southeast Asia Travelers
Cautioned
Wilmington Morning Star:
WHO Advises Full Polio Immunization for
Travelers Heading to Nigeria
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Reuters UK:
Hotel, Spa Facility Hot Tubs and Whirlpools Pose Health Risks
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Reuters:
Common Heart Defect Could Pose Problems for Scuba Divers
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Sarasota Herald-Tribune/AP:
Patrons of Logan Airport Cafe From June 30 to July 4 Offered
Hepatitis A Vaccine
International
Herald Tribune:
CDC Sets New Health Risk
Rankings for International Disease Outbreaks
SARS, Avian
Bird Flu
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Xinhuanet.com:
Researchers Say Chinese Herbal Medicine May Help SARS Patients
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Reuters: H5N1 Bird
Flu Virus Could Spread Globally
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Reuters:
SARS' Patients Antibodies Can Be Used to Treat Others
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Brisbane Courier Mail: U.S.
Researchers Developing Nasal Spray to
KO SARS
Hepatitis A
►Courier-Journal/Dow
Jones: Court Orders Chi-Chi's to Pay $2.2 Million in Hepatitis A
Outbreak Settlement
►Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: FDA Retains Ban on Mexican Green Onions Suppliers
Cited in Hepatitis A Outbreak
TOP
New Products
► NewsMedical.Net:
New Personal Facemask Said to Offer SARS Protection
In-Flight Health & Safety
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Reuters.com:
Research Suggests Shorter Flights May Not Pose Risks for Heart
Patients
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Kansas City Star/Seattle Times:
TSA Workers' Harsh On-the-Job Conditions Pose Threat to Passenger
Safety, Security
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Southwest Offers 'Kid-Friendly'
Flying Tips
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Otago Daily Times:
Air New Zealand's Wheelchair Policies Prompts Human Rights
Commission Complaint
DVT-RELATED
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Independent:
DVT Victims' Families Win Right to Take Case to House of Lords
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London Times: Brit MP Accuses Airlines of Not Cooperating on WHO
DVT Research
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Globes Online:
New Airline Seat Device Takes Aim at Preventing
DVT
► Seven.com.au:
Efficacy of DVT Compression Stockings Is Questioned
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icWales.com:
Welsh MP Criticizes Airlines Over DVT Risk in Nonstop,
18-Hour Flights
► Silicon Valley/San Jose
Business Journal: Two-Dozen DVT Lawsuits Consolidated in CA
► International
Herald Tribune: NTSB Says Airplane Emergency Slides Fail to
Function in One-Third of All Evacuations
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ABC.com:
Song Offers New In-Flight Fitness Program
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Reuters: Pilots Union Wants Increased Awareness, Member Training
for Radiation Risks for High-Altitude Flying
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KCRA-TV:
Airlines' 'Peanut Policies' Pose Problems for
Allergic Flyers
TOP
General
Safety & Security
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Cincinnati
Post:
Highway Pollution Poses Health Risks
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VOANews.com:
Lightning Safety Tips
Healthy Habits,
Reminders, and Resources
► The
Detroit News:
How-Tos for a Healthy Vacation
Healthy Eating to Go
►Ocala
Star-Banner/New York Times: New Book Offers Tips on Avoiding
Dietary Pitfalls on Road Trips
Food Safety
►Scripps
Howard: Scientists Warn About Shellfish Contamination
Staying Fit on the Fly
►MSNBC.com/WebMD:
Travelers Seek Health-Oriented Vacations
►Tucson
Citizen:
Vacation Workouts Energize Getaways
Smoking
Bans
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Guardian UK: Brits Drawing
Up Plans to Phase In Smoking Ban
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San Francisco Chronicle/AP:
California Senate Nixes Beach Smoking Bans
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Minnesota
Daily: Minneapolis Bars, Restaurants to Be Smoke-Free by March
31, 2005
Rest & Relaxation
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World Leisure News: Study Says Rollercoaster Rides Can Be
Stressful
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