Masks may not help against superflu
Fri, 04 May 2007 04:33:36 GMT
By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer
WASHINGTON - If a super-flu strikes, face masks may not protect you. Even so, the government says people should consider wearing them in certain situations, just in case.
The consumer advice issued Thursday reflects the fact that the science behind it is unclear. Whether widespread use of masks will help, or harm, during the next worldwide flu outbreak is a question that researchers are studying furiously.
But it's a question the public keeps asking as the government makes preparations for the next flu pandemic. So the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came up with preliminary guidelines.
"We don't want people wearing them willy-nilly," said Dr. Michael Bell, a
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Human food eyed in pet food recall probe
Fri, 04 May 2007 10:13:32 GMT
By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID, AP Science Writer
WASHINGTON - Government inspectors are checking food makers who use protein concentrates to make sure none of the contaminated products found in pet food have reached other products, the
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Menu Foods: http://www.menufoods.com/recall/