Doctor Column

Bird Flu H5N1, Asian Influenza: Wings of Worry — The Pandemic Threat of Bird Flu February 5, 2025 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Does Bird Flu have the potential to mutate into a more contagious and deadly version of itself just as SARS mutated into COVID19? Back in 2007, Gary Wong, and T Leung wrote, “Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and Avian influenza (bird flu) are the two newly emerged infections with pandemic potential that have arisen from Asia in the new millennium.” In 2020, COVID-19 fulfilled its pandemic potential, became a household word, and a deadly virus causing millions of deaths. Flu Vaccine: FDA Greenlights First At Home Nasal Flu Vaccine .. A Needle-Free Choice October 5, 2024 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Millions of Americans experience a significant fear of needles and injections. It’s estimated that ten percent of people in U. S. are affected by this phobia. If you are a trypanophobiac, FDA has some welcome news for you. Viruses 101 and the Body’s Battle Against These Relentless Invaders February 5, 2020 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD In the film, “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” several people in the fictitious small town of Mira, California visit psychiatrist, Dr. Miles Bennell. They have similar complaints: the personality of their loved ones have been hijacked by some outside force changing them eventually into emotionless, robotic humans. INFLUENZA — ‘MORE THAN A COLD’ February 21, 2016 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Most people would agree that the flu is more troublesome than a cold. Influenza (flu) is a contagious viral infection that targets your nose, throat, larynx and lungs. Flu virus droplets spread through the air when people sneeze, talk or cough. You can also contract the virus by touching a surface with the virus and then touching your nose or mouth.