I'm Dr. Joshua Schwimmer, a nephrologist and internal medicine physician in New York City. • Kidney Notes was the first active nephrology blog. (Trivia: Kidney Notes is so old that the National Library of Medicine still uses it as an example of how to formally cite blogs.) • Professionally, you can find me at Kidney.nyc. • Kidney Notes is for educational purposes only, not medical advice. Consult qualified health care professionals. See disclaimer.

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Travelers Entering Japan From Bird Flu-Affected Areas To Be Asked To Disinfect Shoes

From Mainichi Daily News:
Japan starting Tuesday will ask travelers from bird flu-affected areas to have their shoes disinfected upon arrival at the country's four major airports, including Tokyo's international gateway at Narita, a government official said.
Technorati Tags: Avian Flu, Avian Influenza, Bird Flu