Past experience indicates that the first dose of the vaccine offers protection from smallpox for 3 to 5 years, with decreasing immunity thereafter. If a person is vaccinated again later, immunity lasts longer. (added Nov 13, 2002)

No sooner the body fluid containing the HIV virus starts to dry, 90% to 99% of the virus present becomes disabled upon drying. HIV does not survive very long outside the body.

Some research suggests that the virus can remain active in dried blood for up to 2 months. More recent research (with chimpanzee blood) has found that the virus will remain active for at between 16 hours and 4 days.

The duration that these viruses can survive in the environment depends on temperature and humidity conditions, but they may survive up to weeks in cooler and moister conditions. According to CDC and WHO, US NIOSH certified N-95, European CE certified EN143 P2 / EN149 FFP2, or comparable national/regional particulate respirators should be worn by workers who eradicate infected poultry. Higher level particulate respirators may also be used.

For most transactions, the paperwork usually takes about 15-30 minutes. Release time from local jails is usually under an hour. The release time from county jails varies, but is typically 6-8 hours. In some situations, such as Los Angeles, it can take longer.

No, the survival numbers indicate statistical estimates (probabilities) for the median survival for other patients who received that treatment. The survival numbers should only be used as general information for three reasons: First, although oncologists who administered the treatment calculated the survival number for the patients who received the treatment, the number is based on statistical probabilities. This means that these are estimates only.

The Products have a unique chemical emulsion, and it was necessary to put it in aerosol form because of enhanced spread ability and more economical, beneficial to end users.

Recent studies have shown that HCV can survive outside the body and still transmit infection for 16 hours, but not longer than 4 days.

Yes. Anything that can minimize direct skin contact with the patient's lesions, either by covering up the lesions or by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the caregiver will decrease spread of the virus. Remember that appropriate patient care must still be provided despite whatever protection is taken to prevent smallpox transmission.

It is not surprising to find that it survives in those who have died and therefore GLOVES should be worn to prevent any contact with body secretions till the body is finally disposed off. A survey of post -mortem blood examination showed that HIV could be found in those who died depending upon the length of time between death and the examination. The syringe is a potential risk. It can remain infected for several days.

Yes. During the winter months of 2000, health workers in New York City found over-wintering mosquitoes that contained evidence of WNV.

Response: The release of funds at BSB takes at most 2 days provided all the necessary documents are availed.

Answer: That really depends on where the person is being held at. Some jurisdictions like city jails take an hour or so, and other jurisdictions like the county jails run by the local sheriff can average 2-8 hours, but can take as long as 12-24 hours. Immigration facilities usually take 6 hours, and Federal facilities take 2-3 hours. No matter how long it takes, S.C. Bail Bonds will be monitoring the process to insure an expeditious release.

Preliminary studies in some research laboratories suggest that the virus may survive in the environment for several days. The length of time that the virus survives likely depends on a number of factors. These factors could include the type of material or body fluid containing the virus and various environmental conditions such as temperature or humidity.

Who is a carrier of hepatitis B virus? Sometimes, people who are infected with HBV never recover fully from the infection; they carry the virus and can infect others for the rest of their lives. In the United States, about one million people carry HBV.

In the UK, life expectancy for children has improved and subsequently increased with the development of combination therapy. Today for example, adolescents who acquired HIV at birth have now reached their 20th birthday. Therefore, as treatment and research advances there is hope for a much improved quality of life. There is a small core of children who are "long-term non-progressors" aged between 12-16 who have yet to start on any HIV therapy.

Lobsters have special gills that allow them to survive out of water. If they are kept cool and damp, lobsters could probably survive out of water up to a week - but we wouldn't recommend eating them!

Their resistance to fasting is very big. The fifth stage nymph (previous to the adult stage) survives 6 months without food

I have personally killed released and/or escaped banded birds two years after their freedom. However, habitat, predators, available feed and the availability of water all figure into the equation.

All cans should spray in the form of a mist except the Wasp & Hornet Spray Model M604. This should come out in a powerful stream. If you have a can of another variety that seems to malfunction, and you live within the United States please call our Customer Care at 1-800-1800-1819 ext. 450. We will replace the can for you.