Vaccine system remains antiquated (Omaha World-Herald) After a lethal bird flu virus emerged in Asia, U.S. officials launched an intense effort to build new defenses against a pandemic, including replacing an antiquated vaccine system, which depends on millions of chicken eggs. [News Source]

Friendly bacteria keep your skin’s defences in check. Antibacterial hand gels and soaps might exacerbate skin conditions characterised by excessive inflammation, since "friendly" bacteria living on our skin may have the vital role of keeping in check inflammation triggered by injury and unwanted bacteria. [News Source]

TIMOR-LESTE: Bird flu worries as awareness remains low (AlertNet) Source: IRIN Ask Afonso de Jesus what he knows about avian influenza (H5N1) and the answer is worrying. [News Source]