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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.

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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

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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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Beyond COVID vaccines: what else could mRNA technology do for our health?

Many people first became familiar with the term “mRNA” when Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID vaccines were rolled out. In the simplest terms, mRNA, which stands for messenger ribonucleic acid, is a type of genetic material that gives cells in our bodies instructions to make specific proteins.

The Conversation

Slight increase in swine flu cases in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Mumbai is witnessing a rise in cases of influenza H1N1 (swine flu), the BMC health department said on Tuesday.

The Times of India

New vaccine expected to give endangered California condors protection against deadly bird flu

Wildlife officials say antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history

The Independent UK

New online dashboard released to keep Kentuckians informed about respiratory illnesses

Kentucky’s Department of Public Health has launched a new online dashboard to help make up-to-date information on both COVID-19 and influenza cases readily available.

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Gene-editing could change parts of chicken DNA to limit spread of bird flu

Scientists have tested gene-editing techniques to identify and change parts of chicken DNA that could limit spread of bird flu.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Flu outbreak, visit to the clinic & a historic gold - How Satwik-Chirag fought it out

HANGZHOU: A day before their match against the Indonesians, one-half of India's giant-killing men's doubles badminton duo was down for the count. Chirag Shetty got infected with influenza. Two days before that, after a sort of flu outbreak in the shuttlers' camp, an unwell Rohan Kapoor was forced to concede…

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Mass flu jabs urged for NSW to save 500 lives annually

Annual mass influenza vaccinations of NSW residents aged under 65 would save hundreds of lives and millions of dollars each year, a report has found.

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South Africa culls nearly 2.5M chickens in effort to contain bird flu outbreaks

The South African government says nearly 2.5 million chickens have been culled in an effort to contain outbreaks of two separate strains of avian influenza that have threatened to create a shortage of eggs for consumers

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Australian discovery of change in ‘killer T cells’ could help fight against influenza

Research led by the Doherty Institute and UNSW shows that cells are replaced as we get older by ones less able to read threat from infections

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Guidelines for seasonal flu issued

DPH issues guidelines to prevent/control seasonal flu; only Category C patients to be tested. Mild fever/cough/sore throat (Category A) need not be tested, but should be isolated at home. Category B patients should be treated with Oseltamivir, isolated at home. Category C patients need testing, Oseltamivir, hospitalisation. Masks, vaccination advised…

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France launches bird vaccination scheme, amid fears of a repeat of H5N1 outbreaks

Of all the recently emerging and potentially pandemic viruses, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus H5N1 is one of the fiercest. First detected in Hong Kong in 1997, it spread to the rest of the world with a mortality rate of 60% when transmitted from birds to humans. The…

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Flu season started early in Australia – countries in the northern hemisphere took note

Influenza is a seasonal virus that emerges and peaks in winter, so with evenings shortening in the UK, it’s time to think about flu again.

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I think I have the flu. Should I ask my GP for antivirals?

If you test positive for COVID and you’re eligible for antivirals, you’ll likely ask your GP for a script to protect you from severe disease.

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How the deadliest virus in human history paved the way for new cures

CDC approved study of the virus that caused the 1918 pandemic. Researchers wanted to recreate the virus from its genetic material. CDC installed special security measures and only one man, Terrence Tumpey, was authorised to work on it. He found the virus’s haemagglutinin and RNA polymerase genes responsible for virus'…

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Thousands of migratory birds will make NZ landfall in spring – will they bring a deadly bird flu with them?

A highly pathogenic bird flu is currently sweeping the world – and New Zealand could be better prepared for its potential arrival.

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