The Latest Breaking News from Influenza

Bird flu spreads to third property as farmers warn Australia’s egg shortage could be prolonged

Agriculture Victoria says H7N8 strain of avian influenza has been detected at a poultry farm at Euroa

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2025

Flu-fighting superfood: How mushroom fibre may help protect against influenza

The ongoing season of flu in the US is undoubtedly one of the worst-ever. The quad-demic of infections - Covid, influenza, RSV and norovirus are driving the hospital admissions like never before, overwhelming the healthcare system of the United States. As the influenza wave stretches on, building natural immunity and…

The Times of India · Feb 20, 2025

Flu outbreak kills 9 people and leaves over 100,000 sick in Thailand

Number of patients increasing by about 15,000 per week

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

What is a flu brain? The surprising effects of influenza on cognitive function

As the second wave of flu infections sweeps across the United States, it is important to take note of how the virus can impact several aspects of your well-being. The mild symptoms of influenza are fever, body ache, headache, cough, sore throat, and fatigue, and it's known to attack the…

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2025

There’s a new outbreak of bird flu in Australia. Here’s what you need to know

It comes weeks after quarantine restrictions were lifted on the last property affected by Victoria’s 2024 avian influenza outbreak – our largest on record

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2025

Bird flu case detected in Victoria's north

There has been a bird flu outbreak at a poultry farm in Victoria, days after the federal government announced it had eradicated the disease from Australia.

AAP · Feb 8, 2025

Bird Flu vs Covid vs Influenza: Which is more dangerous?

Every year the 'tripledemic' of viruses triggered by flu, Covid-19, and RSV raise infections in the United States. Spread via the same route - respiratory droplets - when people cough, sneeze, or talk, the common symptoms of these infections are also similar. In winters, it's common for respiratory infections to…

The Times of India · Feb 7, 2025

Your questions about bird flu answered

H5N1 isn’t going away anytime soon and could become a pandemic. Here are some tips to help you understand your risk

Salon · Feb 7, 2025

US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?

In recent months, Americans looking for eggs have faced empty shelves in their grocery stores. The escalating threat of avian flu has forced farmers to kill millions of chickens to prevent its spread.

The Conversation · Feb 6, 2025

Egg Prices Hit $9 A Dozen In California Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

Outbreaks of avian influenza in 7 states widely continue to disrupt the industry's egg supply.

International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025