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Will bird flu spark the next pandemic?

It is rising fast as a contender amid dramatic outbreaks among mammals, and could be far deadlier than COVID-19.

Al Jazeera

New bird flu strain in mammals overseas has Australian experts worried

Millions of birds have died from a new strain of avian flu sweeping the globe, and while it has not been detected in Australia yet, experts are worried the virus also has been found in mammals.

ABC News

Bird flu infects Colorado mountain lion, black bear and skunk, all now dead

Three animals in Colorado, each of them now dead, tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza that’s sweeping across the country, state wildlife officials said in a release.

The Denver Post

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Can a Universal Flu Vaccine Actually Work? mRNA Technology Is a Budding Solution

How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges and how mRNA could offer a promising solution

Inverse

Research: New compound inhibits influenza virus replication

The host cell's molecular arsenal is used by viruses to multiply. Read full report of Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

WHO: Risk to Humans from H5N1 Bird Flu Remains Low but We Must Prepare

The recent spread to mammals of H5N1 influenza - commonly known as bird flu - needs to be monitored, but the risk to humans remains low, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. H5N1 has spread among poultry and wild birds for 25 years, Director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges, and how mRNA could offer a promising solution

To everything there is a season, and for the flu, it’s wintertime. Flu cases peak between December and February, and the flu vaccine is your best defense. Getting the vaccine means you will be less sick even if you get a breakthrough infection.

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Yes, masks reduce the risk of spreading COVID, despite a review saying they don't

The question of whether and to what extent face masks work to prevent respiratory infections such as COVID and influenza has split the scientific community for decades.

The Conversation

First case of bird flu in non avian wildlife confirmed in Durham in 2021

Nine otters and foxes have been confirmed with avian flu since 2021, with the first case a fox in Durham

Chronicle Live

People to be tested for bird flu after virus jumps to mammals in UK

208million birds gave so far died because of the outbreak, and 200 cases have now been found in UK mammals

Wales Online

Avian influenza confirmed at premises in Clackmannan

Highly-pathogenic avian influenza has been identified in Clackmannan with restrictions in place to limit the spread.

The National (Scotland)

Pregnant and misinformed

Online pregnancy support groups are teeming with vaccine misinformation. We asked experts what can be done

Salon

Seasonal flu figures see 'significant decline' in Ireland

The median age for cases was 51, while one third of cases were aged over 65 years.

Irish Mirror

Warning after teenager spends ten days in coma and nearly dies from FLU

Mum Claire is now urging people to get their flu jabs, after Jack's illness demonstrated how a person could be overwhelmed by influenza

Daily Mirror

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Glasgow Live

Can humans catch bird flu as eight swans die from disease in Glasgow park

Avian influenza, better known as bird flu, continues to cause concern across Glasgow and the rest of Scotland. But can you or your pet catch the virus? Here is everything you need to know.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida OK's lowering of COVID-19 classification

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida gave the nod Friday for the classification of COVID-19 to be lowered in spring to Category V, which includes seasonal influenza.

The Independent UK

Japan to lower COVID-19 to flu status, further easing rules

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to downgrade the legal status of COVID-19 to the equivalent of seasonal influenza in the spring, a move that would further relax mask wearing and other preventive measures as the country seeks to return to normalcy

Wales Online

7 million birds have died amid bird flu outbreak 'devastating' farms

Defra said the figures are UK-wide and showed both captive birds that died of avian influenza and those that were culled for disease control

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The Guardian - UK

‘Pandemic potential’: bird flu outbreaks fuelling chance of human spillover

Experts say record waves of avian influenza have been setting off alarms, with fears virus could adapt to spread among people

The Independent UK

Penguins to return to zoo enclosure after avian influenza all-clear

Seven penguins were put into isolation when the outbreak was identified bit have since all tested negative.

The National (Scotland)

The Waste Land by Matthew Hollis review - guided walk through loneliness and despair

OF course January is the cruellest month. As an old boss of mine used to say: “The grim reaper is on the downstroke JDQ.” Covid and influenza…

Tribune News Service

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Flu shots are important for young people, too

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 28 and consider myself fairly healthy. I have never gotten a flu shot and have never had the flu. I did receive a COVID-19 vaccine series. Do I really need a flu vaccination? My employer is recommending an influenza immunization for everyone, but I am…

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

Inverse

What is invasive strep A? The potentially dangerous condition is currently on the rise

There are ways to treat the infection and protect yourself and your family from getting it in the first place. Here’s what you need to know.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Flu season returns from 3-year hiatus

Japan has entered the influenza season nationwide, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said Wednesday.

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