The Latest Breaking News from Influenza

Charity demands urgent response plan to protect wild birds from avian influenza

The RSPB NI said it has had an outbreak at its Window On Wildlife Reserve in Belfast Lough.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Influenza vaccinations recommended as cases of respiratory illness rise across Australia

Of the nearly 58,000 cases recorded across the country, 30% occurred over the last fortnightly reporting period

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2023

Six 'zombie viruses' scientists warn are on the march thanks to climate change

Ancient viruses - not seen anywhere in the world for centuries - are at risk of wiping people out due to climate change, scientists say. Particles of the illnesses remain infectious even today in mammoth wool, Siberian mummies, prehistoric wolves an

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2023

More than 500 people hospitalised with flu in Western Australia this year, as premier urges people to get vaccinated

WA Premier Mark McGowan urges Western Australians to be vaccinated against influenza as it emerges almost 200 children under nine have needed hospital treatment for the virus this year.

ABC News · May 28, 2023

Flu is back and teaming up with COVID, RSV for winter virus 'package'

Canberrans are at risk of catching COVID, the flu and RSV as cases rise.

The Canberra Times · May 27, 2023

Flu cases jump in the Hunter, but COVID 'may be peaking'

COVID cases rise among those aged five to 16 this month.

Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2023

Bird flu: H5N1 virus in Brazil wild birds prompts animal health emergency

Health declaration to last 180 days, as world’s biggest exporter of chicken meat detects virus for first time ever

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

Novel host-directed molecules blunt SARS-CoV-2, influenza virus

Novel host-directed molecules blunt SARS-CoV-2, influenza virus

The Hindu · May 20, 2023

Brazil investigates four more suspect cases of avian flu in wild birds

Brazil is investigating another four new potential cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds, according to authorities from the state of Espirito Santo, where Brazil's first ever cases were confirmed this week.

Reuters · May 19, 2023

Should I get a flu vaccine this year? Here’s what you need to know

Health authorities recommend everyone aged six months of age or over should get the flu vaccine every year.

The New Daily · May 19, 2023