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Avian influenza has killed millions of seabirds around the world: Antarctica could be next

Antarctica is often imagined as the last untouched wilderness. Unfortunately, avian influenza (“bird flu”) is encroaching on the icy continent. The virus has already reached the sub-Antarctic islands between the Antarctic Peninsula and South America. It’s only a matter of time before it reaches the Antarctic continent.

The Conversation

Never-before-seen antibodies can target many flu viruses

Scientists identified a new class of antibodies in human blood that are able to target multiple strains of influenza A virus in the lab.

LiveScience

Vaccinating livestock against common diseases is a form of direct climate action

Animal diseases have a devastating impact on livestock production. In 2022, for example, 131 million domestic poultry died or were culled as a result of avian influenza (also called “bird flu”).

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Alert over summer spike in COVID, respiratory illnesses

An '"unusual" spike in respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza has prompted a pre-holiday warning from a state's chief health officer.

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Flu cases continue to escalate in the Lexington area

Central Kentucky Influenza cases are on the rise. Fayette County is reporting its first flu-related death this season.

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Get Your Shots Immediately: CDC Warns Of 'Urgent Need' To Boost Vaccine Coverage As Respiratory Illnesses Surge

Low vaccination rates against influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, along with an increase in respiratory diseases, could pose a potential strain on the healthcare system, the CDC warned.

Medical Daily

Significance of an influenza A (H1N2)v case in the U.K.

UKHSA reports first human case of influenza A (H1N2)v in UK; public health agencies assess risk.

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'Long-Flu': People Hospitalized With Seasonal Influenza May Suffer Negative Health Effects Similar To Long-COVID

The study showed that patients hospitalized with flu or COVID-19 had an increased risk of death, hospital readmission and issues to multiple organs in the months following the infection.

Medical Daily

Respiratory infections, influenza cases on the rise in Kerala

Kerala sees spike in respiratory infections; doctors warn of bad turn in elderly & those with comorbidities. Cooler weather & Sabarimala pilgrimage season expected to worsen situation. COVID endemicity in 4th year; new virus variants hardly a surprise. State follows ABC guidelines for testing ILI/SARI; elderly, comorbid, pregnant women need…

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UKHSA Highlights Disparities in Flu and COVID-19 Hospital Admissions

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a strong call to action, urging eligible individuals, especially those from ethnic minority groups, to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

International Business Times UK

What Is Causing the Pneumonia Outbreak in China? Experts Say There’s Not One Answer

What are the pathogens possibly causing this uptick in respiratory illness? Let’s take a look.

Inverse

H9N2 virus spreading among children, has connection with winter: Director of Lady Harding Hospital

After the Union Health Ministry recently said that it is closely monitoring the reported outbreak of H9N2 cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children, Director of Lady Harding Hospital, Dr Subhash Giri reiterated to take precautions and said that H9N2 virus is spreading among children and it has connection…

Dynamite News

First case of swine flu in humans detected in UK – expert Q&A

A British man has contracted swine flu, the first detected human case recorded in the UK. Here’s what you need to know about the disease.

The Conversation

What are the symptoms of swine flu and how can I protect myself?

Influenza A(H1N2)v is similar to flu viruses currently circulating in pigs in the UK

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The UK has detected its first human case of a new type of swine flu. What you need to know

Symptoms of influenza A(H1N2)v were mild in the individual, who has fully recovered, health authorities said. But how they contracted the virus remains unknown.

The Conversation

How worried should we be about the pneumonia outbreak in China?

Reports of a surge in pneumonia-like illness primarily affecting children in northern China have captured our attention. The last time we heard about a mysterious respiratory outbreak leading to overcrowding in hospitals was the beginning of the COVID pandemic, so it’s not entirely surprising this has caused some alarm.

The Hindu

Centre asks States to watch cases of respiratory illness

Union Health Ministry on Sunday directed State governments to ensure that the trends of influenza like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) be closely monitored by the district and State surveillance units of Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP), particularly of children and adolescents.

The Hindu

False alarm: On the outbreak of influenza-like illness in China

The rise in flu cases in China is due to increased surveillance

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Health: New respiratory illness H9N2 in Chinese children reported; Health Ministry monitoring

There is low risk to India from both the avian influenza cases reported from China as well as the clusters of respiratory illness. Read further on Dynamite News:

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4 out of 5 Mexicans who got a flu shot this year turned down Cuban and Russian COVID-19 vaccines

Four out of five people in Mexico who got influenza shots so far this year turned down the government's recommendation they get Russian or Cuban COVID-19 boosters at the same time

The Hindu

Bengaluru also in the grip of other viral ailments

Bengaluru is facing a rise in viral infections such as fever, upper respiratory tract infections, and seasonal influenza. Dengue cases have also increased with 12,626 cases and nine deaths reported this year. Doctors are seeing 10-15 patients daily with lower and upper respiratory tract infections, viral fever, and other related…

The Independent UK

Trial to focus on finding treatments for ‘annual scourge’ of influenza

Flu can kill between 290,000 and 650,000 people globally each year, according to the World Health Organisation.

The Hindu

Pfizer and KIMS Hospital launch Center of Excellence for adult vaccination

Pfizer & KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad inaugurated a CoE for Adult Vaccination to equip HCPs & educate patients on enduring advantages of vaccinations. It will reinforce immunisation against Pneumococcal, Hepatitis A/B, HPV & Influenza. CoE symbolises commitment to protecting individuals against respiratory threats & enhancing quality of life.

The Hindu

Avian influenza viruses undergo major evolutionary changes

H5N1 virus activity has intensified globally since 2021, posing risk to humans. A study in Nature reveals a shift in the epicentre of these viruses from Asia to Africa and Europe. Analysis of 10,000 viral genomes and epidemiological data shows new strains have evolved through genetic reassortment. Findings suggest persistence…

The Conversation

Bird flu in South Africa: expert explains what's behind the chicken crisis and what must be done about it

An outbreak of avian flu – a highly contagious viral infection that affects wild birds as well as poultry – has hit poultry farms in South Africa. Two different strains are causing outbreaks in the country – A(H5N1) and influenza A(H7N6). A specialist in poultry health, Shahn Bisschop, answers some…

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