The Latest Breaking News from Influenza

NZ’s new medicines fast-track promises quicker approvals. But what about access?

A surge in severe respiratory illness has been placing New Zealand’s hospitals under intense pressure over recent weeks. While influenza has been the main driver, rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have also contributed to the unusually high patient load.

The Conversation · Sep 2

Flu Vaccination Rules from the July 2025 Schedule Carry into This Season as CDC Cites Legal Uncertainties

CDC says July 2025 flu vaccination recommendations stay in effect for 2026-2027, citing legal uncertainties. Vaccine strains were still updated for the new season.

Medical Daily · Sep 2

What happens next with bird flu? An expert explains why monitoring matters

The lethal H5N1 strain of avian influenza is rapidly spreading along the coast of southern Australia, where it has killed thousands of wild birds and infected at least two long-nosed fur seals.

The Conversation · Aug 31

A bigger flu season: In Delhi, H1N1 cases nearly 8 times last year’s count

For many Delhi residents, illness begins this time of the year with symptoms easy to dismiss as seasonal sickness: a cough that refuses to go away, a sore throat, body aches and a high fever that lasts for days. But this year, doctors and hospitals across Delhi are seeing more…

Newslaundry · Aug 26

Delhi's LNJP Hospital readies 70-bed backup ward to handle potential surge in H1N1 cases

In response to the growing concern about H1N1, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital has launched a dedicated isolation ward for affected individuals. As the H1N1 strain of Influenza A takes precedence among respiratory pathogens in India, the hospital stands ready to enhance its medical infrastructure if the situation demands.…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

No new strain of H1N1 identified, current surge part of seasonal influenza pattern: ICMR DG

The ICMR director general stated H1N1 infections are seasonal and not a new strain. Most cases are mild and self-limiting, requiring no widespread panic. Current circulating viruses align with seasonal patterns observed in recent years. Individuals at higher risk should exercise caution and seek medical advice. Routine hygiene and avoiding…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Two Michigan Children Caught Swine Flu at the Same Agricultural Fair, and Neither Had Contact with the Other

The CDC's latest FluView reports two Michigan patients under 18 were infected with the H1N2 flu variant at the same fair, with no contact between them.

Medical Daily · Aug 25

Over 2,300 H1N1 cases among 3,000 influenza infections in Delhi; CM calls for emergency meeting

In light of increasing influenza cases, Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta convened an emergency review meeting. Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh reassured citizens that all necessary resources are available to combat the issue. The city has reported around 3,000 influenza cases this year, with 2,308 cases linked specifically to H1N1.…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Indian authorities order Covid-style measures as swine flu overwhelms hospitals

Delhi records more than 2,000 H1N1 cases, a figure doctors say is likely to be an underestimate

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Delhi H1N1 cases rise: What parents, senior citizens and children need to know about symptoms and precautions as swine flu infections surge past 1,777

H1N1 cases rise in Delhi: Delhi has recorded more than 1,777 H1N1 cases this year as seasonal influenza cases rise across the capital. Health officials have issued an advisory explaining symptoms, high-risk groups and precautions from swine flu.

The Economic Times · Aug 25