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Study Links Flu Antiviral to 31 Percent Lower ICU Risk in Hospitalized Children

An eight-season analysis of hospitalized children tied oseltamivir treatment to a 31 percent lower risk of intensive care admission.

Medical Daily

Vaccines Given During Pregnancy Cover a Newborn's First Months Before Any Infant Shots Begin

Antibodies transferred across the placenta protect newborns against pertussis, flu, and RSV during the weeks before infant vaccination can start.

Medical Daily

Pediatricians Urge Flu Shots for Every Child Over 6 Months After a Season That Killed 190 U.S. Children

The AAP recommends flu vaccination for all children 6 months and older, but after a severe season, coverage has stalled below half of U.S. kids.

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5 H1N1 Warning Signs Parents Should Never Miss

A fever and cough can look like an ordinary monsoon infection. But in Delhi this season, one number is making families pay closer attention: 1,344 reported H1N1 cases. That is nearly six times the 229 cases reported during the comparable period last year, according to recent reports. For most healthy…

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The First mRNA Flu Vaccine Is Approved, and What Changes for Patients Is Not Simply Another Shot Option

The FDA approved mFlusiva for adults 50 and older. Here is who qualifies, how mRNA flu shots differ, and what still stands before they become widely available.

Medical Daily

H1N1 cases in Delhi : What are the symptoms, prevention tips as cases jump 6-fold from last year

Delhi has recorded a sharp increase in H1N1 influenza cases this season. Infections have risen to 1,344 from 229 during the corresponding period last year. Doctors caution against dismissing H1N1 as routine seasonal flu, as it can become serious. Vaccination and basic precautions remain key measures for reducing severe illness.…

The Economic Times

Flu not going away? Delhi-NCR reports 1,344 H1N1 cases; doctors reveal warning signs you shouldn't ignore

Delhi-NCR is witnessing a significant surge in H1N1 influenza cases this year. Delhi alone has reported over thirteen hundred cases, a substantial increase from last year. Hospitals across Gurgaon and Faridabad are also observing more patients with flu-like symptoms. Doctors advise vigilance for persistent symptoms, especially in children and vulnerable…

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'That's what's got us worried': the illnesses on the rise as winter sets in

'There are lots of other respiratory viruses circulating.'

Newcastle Herald

Rockefeller Study Links Low Arginine to Weaker Immune Detection of Tumors and Viruses in Mice

A Rockefeller study in Cell found that arginine shortage stalls MHC class I production, weakening immune detection of tumors and viruses in mice.

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Public urged to avoid hospital unless ‘life might be in danger’ after record day for Sydney emergency departments

Winter flu season is putting pressure on the health system, with medical staff bracing for the ‘worst three weeks of the year’

The Guardian - AU

Conflicts can spread infectious diseases while making outbreaks harder to detect

The Ebola outbreak that emerged in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and crossed into neighbouring Uganda may have been killing people for weeks before the alarm was raised. When Médecins Sans Frontières investigated in May 2026, it reported that at least 55 people had died since the beginning of…

The Conversation

Scientists Created the First Detailed Map of How Influenza A Hijacks Human Cells, Uncovering a Surprising Attack Strategy

EMBL Hamburg published a landmark flu virus molecular map in Nature Microbiology July 2026. It reveals a surprising paraspeckle hijacking strategy and new potential drug targets.

Medical Daily

Bird flu has reached New Zealand – what this means and what comes next

The first detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 in New Zealand marks an important milestone, but not an unexpected one.

The Conversation

Leptospirosis Is the Monsoon Waterborne Infection Most Urban Indians Have Never Heard Of

A Fever That Looks Like Everything ElseLeptospirosis arrives disguised. The first two to five days bring high fever, severe muscle ache concentrated in the calves, headache, and red eyes, a presentation so close to dengue, malaria, or a bad viral fever that most patients and many clinicians do not think…

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H5N1 Bird Flu Returned to Utah Commercial Egg Operations Last Week, Wiping Out 1.2 Million Hens

H5N1 bird flu wiped out 1.2 million laying hens in Cache County, Utah on July 6, the first commercial poultry detection in over a month. Eggs from the flock will not enter the food supply.

Medical Daily

Idaho Mother Accused of Killing Her Twins Faces Hearing as Defense Blames Vaccines

An Idaho mother was indicted June 29 on two counts of first-degree murder after prosecutors say she suffocated her 18-month-old twins. Court date is July 14.

The Conversation

Scavenger animals are the missing link in Australia’s bird flu response. Three experts explain

Australia is racing to contain the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which is now believed to have infected seven seabirds.

The Economic Times

Americans were told bird flu caused soaring egg prices, then an investigation uncovered these text messages from US egg producers - here's what we know so far

Egg price investigation explained: US egg giants are accused of secretly coordinating to inflate prices during the bird flu crisis. Prosecutors allege executives used private messages to manipulate wholesale egg markets, even as they publicly blamed avian influenza. This alleged scheme aimed to keep prices high, leading to record profits…

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Two Non-COVID Respiratory Viruses Are Elevated Nationally This Summer: What Parents Need to Know

Parainfluenza virus and human metapneumovirus are both elevated nationally this summer per CDC surveillance data. No vaccines exist. Here's what parents need to know about both viruses.

Reason

New Study of Billions of mRNA Vaccine Shots Confirms Their Safety and Efficacy

The study also reviews the great potential of mRNA vaccines to treat influenza, RSV, cancer, and autoimmune diseases.

Medical Daily

H9N2, H5N1, and H5N2 Are All Being Monitored for Human Risk — Here Is the Honest State of Avian Flu in 2026

H9N2, H5N1, and H5N2 are all circulating in birds and monitored for human infection. Here's an honest 2026 risk assessment — and who is and isn't at meaningful risk.

Medical Daily

LA County Issues a Health Alert as 150,000 Fans Are Expected at SoFi Stadium During Pride Month

LA County issued a health advisory ahead of 150,000+ World Cup visitors converging with Pride Month at SoFi Stadium. Here's the specific infection risks and what to watch for.

Medical Daily

The Flu Outbreak at a Texas Air Force Base Grew to 222 Cases — Then the Military Quietly Reversed the Policy That Caused It

Flu cases at Lackland Air Force Base grew to 222 after the Pentagon ended mandatory flu vaccines. The military has now reinstated the requirement for recruits. Here's the full timeline.

The Economic Times

Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic influenza treatment drug

Alembic Pharmaceuticals has secured USFDA approval for its generic oseltamivir phosphate oral suspension, a key treatment for influenza. This development offers a more accessible option for patients aged two weeks and above suffering from acute, uncomplicated flu. The approval marks a significant step in providing affordable alternatives to the reference…

Newcastle Herald

Farmers act early to stay a step ahead of highly infectious H5N1 bird flu

Farmers brace for bird flu outbreak after first cases confirmed

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