Global warming to equal more insects?

History shows insect boom during past warming period.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23117270/

Chikungunya outbreak likely, say Aussie scientists

Half of mosquito species in Australia deemed efficient carriers of the disease
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23204552-5003426,00.html

Amer Public Health blog addressing flu

Our partners at the American Public Health Association host a very useful blog on the potential for influenza outbreaks and suggested preparedness and prevention methods.
Learn how to GET READY at: http://getreadyforflu.blogspot.com/

Measles on the rise in England, Wales

Case number grows from 56 in '97 to more than 700 in '07...many children unvaccinated.
More: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/feb/05/health

Positive TB test found in Minnesota cattle

Bovine TB has been found in another herd of cattle in Minnesota...Brings the total to 10 herds.
More: http://www.startribune.com/business/15277456.html

Vietnam on high alert for bird flu

More about preparedness plans leading up to Feb. 6th New Year's celebration:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/05/content_7574635.htm