The Latest Breaking News from Influenza

Lack of bird flu testing may be hiding true spread of virus on US farms

H5N1 has been found in commercially available milk – but gaps in testing of cattle and humans are hampering effort to stop virus

The Guardian - US · May 12, 2024

Will cattle be the next evolutionary lab for flu host-switching?

Cows may serve as a potential host for influenza A virus, with implications for zoonotic transmission to humans.

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

Are we "flying blind" with bird flu?

A lack of data and surveillance of the virus is worrying some public health experts about cases going unnoticed

Salon · May 10, 2024

FDA Detects H5N1 Avian Flu In Milk Samples

FDA detects H5N1 avian influenza in milk but assures safety. USDA confirms virus in dairy cows. Efforts ongoing to track and contain the outbreak. CDC moni...

Top News · Apr 25, 2024

A Common Antibiotic Could Prevent, Treat Respiratory Illnesses Including COVID-19: Study

Antibiotic neomycin through the nasal passage triggers a robust interferon-stimulated genes (ISG) line of defense against both SARS-CoV-2 and a highly virulent strain of influenza A virus, the results of an animal study revealed.

Medical Daily · Apr 23, 2024

Flu Tops List Of Likely Pandemic Pathogens, Disease Experts Warn

Influenza ranked highest, followed by 'Disease X,' Coronavirus, SARS, and Ebola in terms of global pandemic potential.

Zenger · Apr 22, 2024

Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn

Influenza is still the biggest threat to global health as WHO raises fears about the spread of avian strain

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024

Avian flu: over 17,000 birds culled in Alappuzha

Alappuzha culls over 17,000 birds due to bird flu outbreak, tightens preventive measures to protect humans.

The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024

Big winter flu wave expected, as RSV cases quadruple and COVID eases

'What we see now is a bounce back. We've seen big increases.'

Newcastle Herald · Apr 18, 2024

Bird flu detected among chickens in Texas and Michigan

Ca-Maine Foods, largest fresh egg producer in US, temporarily halts production at one Texas facility after discovering virus

The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2024