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The Next Flu Pandemic Could Be Worse Than Covid If We Don't Heed History
COVID and the 1918 flu pandemic gave us playbooks on how to prepare for the next pandemic. But we aren’t using it.
Have the flu or know someone with it? Flu cases surge to highest levels in 15 years, CDC says
Influenza levels in the US are the highest they've been in 15 years amid winter weather and a second wave of the virus.
Older adults might be more resistant to bird flu infections than children, research finds
Prior exposures to specific types of seasonal influenza viruses promote cross-reactive immunity against the H5N1 avian ...
Infectious Disease Advisor18h
CDC: Vaccine Effectiveness Against COVID-19, Influenza Assessed for 2024-2025 Season
The CDC has issued interim effectiveness estimates for the 2024-2025 seasonal influenza and 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines.
WWMT1d
Sixth Michigan child dies from flu as state battles high influenza activity levels
A sixth Michigan child has died from the flu. In February, the first flu-associated pediatric death in Michigan was reported ...
In quest to construct a better flu shot, scientists zero in on tiny flu protein shaped like a mushroom
Not long after the first flu shot was introduced in 1945 by University of Michigan virologist Thomas Francis and his ...
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Delhi Battles Worst Swine Flu Outbreak: Influenza B, H1N1 Cases On The Rise, Doctors Warn Against Ignoring These Signs..
This strain causes severe bronchitis with excessive coughing, requiring nebulizers, inhalers, or oral steroids for relief, ...
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Kittitas County reports influenza-related death, offers flu prevention tips
The Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD) has confirmed a death related to influenza A in the community.
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Influenza Vaccination in Pediatric Rheumatology: Barriers and Misconceptions Remain
Barriers to influenza vaccination among pediatric rheumatology patients on immunosuppression include concerns about disease flares and vaccine efficacy.
Biosecurity Product Targets $3.2B Avian Influenza Crisis:
Since 2022, the USDA reports more than 150 million chickens and turkeys have been lost to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ...
Tri-State Livestock News5h
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Nebraska Poultry
LINCOLN –The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has detected a case of ...