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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…

The Conversation

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.

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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 Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - AU

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…

The Conversation

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.

The Conversation

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'…

The Conversation

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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Spanish Flu And COVID-19 Pandemic Show Similar Trends In Stillbirths

The Spanish flu led to the infection of up to a third of the world's population and the deaths of an estimated 50 to 100 million people.

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The story of how the deadliest virus to humans was revived

In August 1997, Johan Hultin requested permission to exhume a mass grave in Alaska, hoping to find the recipe for the deadliest virus ever known: the 1918 Spanish flu. Scientists routinely engineer viruses, but need nature to create them first. Jeffery Taubenberger wanted to understand why some flu strains caused…

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Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance

COVID-19 pandemic changed the way pathogen identification is done, thanks to the application of metagenome sequencing. In a recent study, scientists in Nigeria demonstrated the surveilling power of metagenomics, including its ability to help us keep track of avian influenza outbreaks.

Newcastle Herald

Winter flu and COVID cases fall, with spring in sight

'Influenza-like illness and bronchiolitis were stable.'

The Conversation

Taking an antidepressant? Mixing it with other medicines – including some cold and flu treatments – can be dangerous

In the depths of winter we are more at risk of succumbing to viral respiratory infections – from annoying sore throat, common cold and sinusitis, to the current resurgence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID.

The Independent UK

Avian flu: What are the symptoms and how common is the virus among humans?

Avian influenza has been detected in two British poultry workers as virus rages in Europe

The Conversation

What happens in our body when we encounter and fight off a virus like the flu, SARS-CoV-2 or RSV?

Respiratory viruses like influenza virus (flu), SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can make us sick by infecting our respiratory system, including the nose, upper airways and lungs.

The Guardian - UK

Experts warn about feline coronavirus after ‘thousands’ of cat deaths in Cyprus

‘Alarming’ reports of sudden rise in feline infectious peritonitis thought to point to more virulent strain

The Hindu

IISc study reveals that picolinic acid can block viruses causing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A

During their entry into host cells, the virus envelope and the host cell membrane fuse, creating a pore through which the virus’s genetic material enters the host cell, and starts replicating. IISc researchers found that picolinic acid specifically blocks this fusion.

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