Avian influenza that infects poultry in close proximity to humans is a concern because of its
pandemic potential. In 2004, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3 …

… s, 68 o C (decreased by 1 o C in each subsequent cycle) for 15 s, 68C for 3 min; then 20
cycles of 95C for 15 s, 62C for 15 s, 68C for 3 min; followed by an extension at 68C for 10 min. …

Advisory committees have cautioned that influenza vaccine-induced antibody declines more
rapidly in the elderly, falling below seroprotective levels within 4 months.Weconducted a …

Background: In 2004 an outbreak of avian influenza of the H7N3 subtype occurred among
poultry in British Columbia, Canada. We report compliance with recommended protective …

To the Editor—In the 15 October 2005 issue of the Journal, Puzelli et al. reported the first
serological evidence for transmission of low-pathogenicity avian influenza (LPAI) viruses to …

Two Canadian urban areas received travelers with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
before the World Health Organization issued its alert. By July 2003, Vancouver had …

BACKGROUND: In 2004, expert groups in North America recommended annual influenza
immunization for healthy infants and toddlers aged 6–23 months with a goal of reducing high …

Background. British Columbia introduced a preadolescent hepatitis B (HB) immunization
program in 1992. This study documents trends in the reported rate of acute HB disease since …

… A woman who receives breast implant(s) will likely require additional surgery or surgeries
related to her implant(s) over her lifetime. These procedures may include treatment of capsular …

… A woman who receives breast implant(s) will likely require additional surgery or surgeries
related to her implant(s) over her lifetime. These procedures may include treatment of capstilar …