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The Impact of Diseases | Disease Ecology Explained
Guest Dr. Angie Luis is here to tell Hank about what happens when wildlife spreads diseases to humans—as we know from history, it can get ugly. Joining them is Jessi, who brings some wildlife that's totally unproblematic! Learn more with...
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5 Times People Gave Animals Diseases | Reverse Zoonotics
Usually when we think about animals and disease, we think about illnesses that they transmit to us - like swine flu or Lyme disease. But illness is often a two-way street, and while animals can pass pathogens to us, we can also pass our...
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Will COVID-19 Go Away in the Summer?
COVID-19 has the potential to ebb and flow with the seasons, but because it's a novel pandemic, that doesn't mean we're off the hook this summer.
SciShow
FAQs About the New Flu
In today's news, Michael Aranda stands in for Hank to talk about this year's flu season. And no, Hank isn't out sick with the flu - he's on the road and out of the studio for a few weeks!
TED Talks
Bruce Schneier: The security mirage
The feeling of security and the reality of security don't always match, says computer-security expert Bruce Schneier. In his talk, he explains why we spend billions addressing news story risks, like the "security theater" now playing at...
TED Talks
TED: The era of personal DNA testing is here | Sebastian Kraves
From improving vaccines to modifying crops to solving crimes, DNA technology has transformed our world. Now, for the first time in history, anyone can experiment with DNA at home, in their kitchen, using a device smaller than a shoebox....
Crash Course
Disease! Crash Course World History 203
In which John Green teaches you about disease, and the effects that disease has had in human history. Disease has been with man since the beginning, and it has shaped the way humans operate in a lot of ways. John will teach you about the...
Curated Video
The Global Spread and Threat of Influenza
Influenza is a viral infection spread by fine droplets, surface contamination or contact with the infected. It was first accurately recorded by Hippocrates more than 2,500 years ago.
TLDR News
Cumming's Explosive Claims Explained: Johnson's Former Advisor Slams the Government - TLDR News
Yesterday Dominic Cummings, Johnson's Former Chief Advisor, appeared before two select committees to discuss the handling of the pandemic... and he turned up all guns blazing. So in this video we unpack the four biggest claims that...
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Common Viral Diseases in Humans
This nugget describes common viral diseases in detail with respect to their causative agents, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and methods of prevention.
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New swine flu-related virus may potentially cause another pandemic: Chinese experts
Scientists from China have found a virus with “pandemic potential” that is related to the swine flu.
Press Association
Swine flu: What are the symptoms and how can I protect myself?
According to the UKHSA, influenza A(H1N2)v is similar to flu viruses currently circulating in pigs in the UK. It is not yet known how transmissible it is. But since 2005, there have been 50 human cases reported globally. But what is...
Press Association
UK’s first human case of swine flu strain H1N2 detected
The UK’s first human case of swine flu strain H1N2, very similar to what has been circulating in pigs, has been detected, the UK Health Security Agency has said. Routine surveillance in GP surgeries picked up the case after the person...
Curated Video
World - Swine Flu
Controversy about where swine flu started in Mexico
Perote, Veracruz - 27 April 2009
1. Man wearing surgical mask walking past fence of pig farm
2. Mid of man with pigs in enclosure
Pandemic fears as swine flu kills several, sickens...
Bloomberg
Swine Flu in China Triggers Fears of New Pandemic
Jun.30 -- A strain of flu virus spreading in Chinese pigs has shown it can also infect humans, suggesting that another pathogen with pandemic potential waits in the wings behind the coronavirus.
Curated Video
WHO spokesman on 1,023 new flu cases, plus first case in Belgium
1. Wide of news conference
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Paul Garwood, Communications Officer at the World Health Organisation (WHO):
"Currently we have... as of 0600GMT this morning, 15 May, 34 countries have officially reported 7,520 cases...
Curated Video
Plane dpts with stranded Mexicans quarantined in China amid flu fears
May 5, 2009
1. Ambulance waiting outside Metropark Hotel
2. Police, wearing face masks, outside Metropark Hotel
3. Two quarantined Mexicans, wearing protective clothing and masks, walking out of hotel and getting into ambulance
4. Close...
Curated Video
SYND 11 4 76 SWINE FLU VACCINE BEING CULTURED
Swine flu vaccine being cultured in chicken eggs
1. ms fertilised eggs slide toward machine
2. various shots eggs being injected
3. ms trays of eggs stacked
4. various shots eggs passing through machines
5. vaccine extracted from...
Curated Video
Exteriors of designated hospital where Mexican being treated
1. Wide exterior Princess Margaret Hospital, Infectious Disease Centre
2. Mid of sign of Infectious Disease Centre, hospital worker wearing mask
3. Mid of windows of Infectious Disease Centre
4. Mid of entrance to Infectious Disease...
Curated Video
Trials to determine correct dosage to protect people from H1N1 flu virus
Baltimore, Maryland - 10 August 2009
1. People entering building where flu vaccine study is being conducted
2. Dr Wilbur Chen, from University of Maryland's Centre for Vaccine Development, looking at charts
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dr...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN: California declares swine flu emergency
CLEAN: California declares swine flu emergency
Curated Video
Surprise Hurdles Slowed The Last Big Vaccine Race
As dozens of children died in the H1N1 flu outbreak of 2009, unexpected glitches delayed production of a vaccine.
Bloomberg
Swine Fever Is a Big Deal in China, Says Global Agritrends' Stuart
Sep.07 -- Brett Stuart, founding partner and president at Global Agritrends, discusses the spreading of swine fever in China and how it will impact the economy. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."
Curated Video
There's no vaccine to prevent swine flu infection but U.S. health officials aim to have a key ingredient for one ready in early May.
HEADLINE: Swine flu vaccine in the works
CAPTION: U.S. scientists hope to have a key ingredient for a swine flu vaccine ready in early May. (April 29)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]
There's no vaccine to prevent swine flu infection but U.S....